The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is a lower tier municipality in the County of Bruce, on the southern portion of the Bruce Peninsula. It was formed in January 1999 with the amalgamation of the former Township of Albemarle, Township of Amabel (Sauble Beach), Village of Hepworth and Town of Wiarton. The Town is the gateway to a natural wonderland and home to 7,500 full-time residents located in the several amalgamated urban centres and in the rural areas.