The art of blending culture, business and beaches.
Southampton could be described as the multi-talented poster child of the Town of Saugeen Shores in picturesque Bruce County. It seems to do and offer everything, with a rich marine heritage anchoring its architecture while also serving modern fare in its expanding list of restaurants and festivals. The backdrop draws entrepreneurs and their customers alike. If your business thinking is sparked by a healthy blend of rich history and unique culture, innovation, and tradition, then Southampton is a must-visit.
Southampton is a topographical masterpiece of beach, parkland and suburban community found within Saugeen Shores on Lake Huron. Hop in your car and drive in any direction to effortlessly reach the major touch points of your local and Greater Ontario business networks.
Local business owner networks, municipal support and a welcome mat made of fine sand serves as the foundation of a thriving local economy. Tourism, agriculture and energy/engineering opportunities are strong and varied and skilled and semi-skilled talent is easy to find in the local population of over 3,400 people.
Visit theSaugeen Shores Townfoliopage to see more about their economy.
Saugeen Shores is home to over 13,700 permanent residents, and 3,700 of them reside in the town of Southampton. Southampton is an upscale destination whether you’re here for the weekend or a lifetime. The population has steadily increased since 2001. The summer population swells with seasonal residents and tourists, but there is still year-round business opportunity here due to the proximity to other communities. Thirty-one percent of the residents are of retirement age, and 56% are of working age. Fifty-one present of Saugeen Shores residents earn an average annual household income of over $80,000.
Paint yourself a picture of the quintessential Southampton day: Start with a quality barista coffee downtown before a little art appreciation at the Southampton Arts School and Gallery. For lunch, visit one of the independent breweries, or picnic on the small inland lake behind the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. Broaden your local business network and keep the kids entertained after a great day at the Annual Marine Heritage Festival. Then, end the day with dinner on High Street, envisioning how your business idea will take off in the cultural buzz of Southampton.
Good Things:
Plenty of affordable residential, commercial and industrial space for both your ideal home and your business dream.
The Southampton BIA works closely with Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce to facilitate collaborative projects between local business owners.
Southampton is a self-proclaimed travel spot for ‘foodies’; there has been an uptick in diners looking for interesting cuisine, making a solid existing customer base for restaurateurs.
Downtown Southampton, a century-old fishing village turned retail hub, is already renowned for its successful boutiques and cafes.
Put your teens to work: Southampton’s local high school students built the Fairy Lake Rotary Pavilion over the small inland lake, showing that the next generation of this community is just as committed to hard work, collaborative thinking and making the most of the natural assets.
If you're intrigued by the possibilities of opening or expanding a business in Bruce County -
yet you aren't finding the info you need - talk to a real human being in the Bruce County Economic Development office.
We're experts at connecting people with communities and we're very helpful. We look forward to seeing you bring your
business ideas to life in Bruce County.
