Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 8

150 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 Peninsula. And then there’s Sauble Beach, the second-longest freshwater beach in the world. It’s amazing how central we are to these natural assets!” Peirol adds. The municipality’s vast recreational opportunities and community focus are attracting lots of attention from residents of nearby cities like Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph who are looking to relocate to smaller towns. This has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to start working from home. “The exodus from these cities certainly began before COVID, but I think it’s really accelerated everything, with people seeking a work-life balance and community values,” says Peirol. “Walkerton fits the bill for them. They’re discovering us and we’re going full-steam ahead to meet that demand and it’s going to continue.” Satisfying that demand includes increasing housing opportunities in the area. Currently, 500