Wiarton boasts, and always delivers. A proud town that calls itself the Gateway to the Bruce Peninsula, Wiarton lies idyllically at the western end of Colpoy's Bay. Wiarton has a thriving main street lined with shops, both quaint and modern, an arena, a public pool, a curling club, a grocery store, a municipal dock, and a full service marina.

Howell's Fish on the western edge of Wiarton serves a huge area, people come from miles to buy fresh fish there. Building supplies are available to support the thriving construction industry that efficiently handles new builds, upgrades and renovations that keep Wiarton and the cottage coasts up to date and attractively appointed.

Home of the famous Wiarton Willie, Wiarton's huge celebration of Groundhog Day is known nationally, and brings many people to Blue Water Park and the other event centres in town every February 2nd.

And speaking of Blue Water Park, there's a museum in the old train station, a statue of Wiarton Willie, plenty of picnic tables, access to the water for paddling and swimming, a ball diamond and a playground with a massive playscape. And every summer sees the Wiarton Rotary Club Fair take over a part of the park to bring a midway and games of chance to Wiarton for the long weekend in August.

Whether you're looking for a pleasant town setting for your family to live in, or a place in the country near a thriving municipality, in and around Wiarton is a great place to start your search.