Paisley

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Working hard is easy when you’re doing it somewhere as pretty as Paisley in the municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County. Paisley’s downtown hub hosts well-cared-for Victorian storefronts on the edge of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers. The ability to work, live and eat local is of great pride to residents, retailers, and restaurateurs alike. Tourism business ventures are successful thanks to the natural camping and canoeing opportunities. And the Bruce County Rail Trail that circles Paisley, with its trestle bridges over the rivers, provides the perfect opportunity to stop for five minutes in your busy day and take in the view.

Key Facts

Location

Located only a 20-minute drive from the beaches of Saugeen Shores and close enough for a day trip to major commercial hubs such as London and Toronto, Paisley is an accessible, picturesque gem on Bruce County’s map.

Economy

Paisley was developed to make the most of the area’s natural beauty; retail stores built along two rivers that converge in the town centre add a calming influence to a shopper’s day. The tourism economy is robust thanks to boundless kayaking opportunities and trails that now boast an extensive horse camping area. Agriculture is huge in the area, setting the stage for new farming opportunities and a rural lifestyle. Stable household incomes and a steady population of working-age residents mean that catering to both locals and visitors is easy to achieve in Paisley, just as Paisley is easy on the eye. Visit the Arran-Elderslie Townfolio page to see more about their economy.

Demographics

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has a population of close to 7,000 people and just over 1,000 reside in the town of Paisley. This community is known for its eclectic downtown and beautiful scenery on the Saugeen River. Twenty-six percent of residents are employed in Trades and Transport occupations, and 36% of those work in the Agriculture, Construction and Utilities Industries.