The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is located in the northwest corner of the County of Huron, which is known as Ontario's West Coast, along the shores of Lake Huron.The Township is a vibrant rural community and is one of the agriculturally productive areas of Ontario. Extending from Goderich to Amberley and inland to the well known Benmiller Inn, relax in the sun on the shores of sparkling Lake Huron, explore the picturesque countryside, experience a breathtaking sunset, and discover why this area is a vacation destination of charm, culture, beauty and endless possibilities.An oasis of quiet country or cottage life awaits you, with a strong feeling of community, and contains ideal surroundings for raising a family, working, or enjoying the relaxing atmosphere.
A vibrant and growing community, the Municipality of North Perth offers the best of rural and small urban environments. With over 12,600 residents and 300 businesses, North Perth is a desirable setting to live, work and visit.
With the amalgamation of Southampton in 1999 with the Town of Port Elgin and Saugeen Township under the banner of Saugeen Shores, many Southampton residents have become concerned that the qualities which set Southampton apart as a uniquely small-town, lakeside community will disappear.Increased residential and commercial development, combined with the lack of sympathetic municipal planning, has raised further concerns about the type of dwellings being constructed in the place of old-style buildings and changing the streetscape of the town.The Southampton Beach and Property Owners' Association was created in 2002 to address these concerns by combining the former Southampton Beach Association and the former Southampton Property Owners' Association (SPOA). The combined Association was susequently renamed the Southampton Residents' Association to better reflect its objectives and mission.Together now, with a larger and stronger membership, the group's goal is to work toward finding positive solutions with town council and other community groups to maintain what is special about Southampton but is increasingly at risk