Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Area

The Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Area encompasses the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, with an area of 761 sq km and a population of 4,048 residents (2001 Census). The Niagara Escarpment winds close to the Georgian Bay shoreline, while the middle parts of the municipality are relatively flat and the Lake Huron shoreline has many shallow bays. The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula was created in 1999 by an amalgamation of the Village of Lion's Head, Township of St. Edmunds, Township of Lindsay and Township of Eastnor. The islands and waters off the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula are part of Fathom Five National Marine Park. Extensive portions of Northern Bruce Peninsula near Tobermory (in the former St. Edmunds Township) are designated Bruce Peninsula National Park. The two parks were established in 1987.