Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 9

112 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 W hat used to be a collection of small towns on and near the shores of Lake Erie has quickly become a tourist destination and a permanent escape for city slickers who work remotely, while bring surrounded by history and recreation options. The Municipality of Central Elgin has sprung to life with more people moving to this southwestern Ontario haven for its rural appeal and the ability to enjoy the great outdoors on the lake, the creeks, the trails, the beachfront, and charming villages. Central Elgin has a draw like few other places and the municipality is working hard to make sure it can support the growth in population, in business, and tourism for decades to come. Mayor of Central Elgin, Sally Martyn, is well aware of how the residents value their historical towns and outdoor recreation. She also knows the local economy is stimulated by tourism. As the Mayor attests, “Port Stanley is our AT A GLANCE CENTRAL ELGIN, ONTARIO WHAT: A growing municipality; population 14,800 WHERE: Twenty minutes outside London in southwestern Ontario WEBSITE: www.centralelgin.org CENTRAL ELGIN, ONTARIO L O V I N ’ T H E L A K E S I D E V I B E