Wiarton BIA
The Wiarton BIA promotes the established area as a business or shopping area. They also promote beautification to support the Wiarton business community.
View the Wiarton BIA boundary map.
In partnership with the RT07, the downtown Wiarton video was created. The video showcases all of the wonderful places, to explore, shop and dine in downtown Wiarton.
Wiarton BIA Public Notice - Have Your Say on the 2026 Proposed Budget
This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of the Wiarton BIA Establishing By-Law as it relates to budget approvals and also pursuant to the Town Procedural By-Law as it relates to public and special meetings.
A public meeting will be held at the special meeting of the Wiarton BIA on November 24, 2025. The special meeting will include the adoption of the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting as well as a budget public meeting and budget decision. This public meeting will include a 2026 budget presentation and opportunity for the membership to provide comments about the proposed budget. The public meeting will be held in the Municipal Council Chambers, 315 George Street Wiarton at 6:00 pm.
The proposed 2026 budget is in the table below.
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Account |
Description |
2026 Proposed Budget |
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1-05-63-41022 |
BIA Tax Levy |
-23,882 |
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1-05-63-47010 |
Transfer from Reserve |
-34,000 |
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Total Revenue |
-57,882 |
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1-05-63-61058 |
Marketing and Advertising |
25,320 |
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1-05-63-61060 |
Memberships |
300 |
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1-05-63-61120 |
Insurance-Policy Premiums |
1,900 |
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1-05-63-62504 |
Audit Fees |
2,000 |
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1-05-63-63630 |
Contracted Services |
15,000 |
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1-05-63-65040 |
Materials/Supplies |
180 |
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1-05-63-65090 |
Rep and Maintenance Property/Building |
13,182 |
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Total Expenditures |
57,882 |
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Written comments regarding the proposed 2026 budget will be received by the undersigned until November 21, 2025 at 4:30 pm. Please note that comments submitted will be subject to rules of procedure and may be read in whole, in part or not read at all at the public meeting. Those in attendance at the public meeting will be permitted to make verbal comments, subject to the rules of procedure.
Angie Cathrae, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
Town of South Bruce Peninsula, 315 George St, PO Box 310, Wiarton ON N0H 2T0
Telephone: 519-534-1400 ext. 122 Toll Free: 1-877-534-1400 Fax: 519-534-4862
Issued November 6, 2025
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BIA Approved Strategic Plan |
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The Wiarton BIA Board of Management has worked very hard to make a strategic plan that is achievable, modern and serves the BIA in an effective and responsible manner. The text of the Plan was approved at the Board of Management meeting on November 5, 2025. The document is being finalized and will be posted once it is in its most polished format. Below are the highlights of the Plan. mission statement “The Wiarton Business Improvement Area nurtures and enhances the vibrant, inclusive downtown ensuring it remains a premier four-season community and tourist destination.” vision statement “Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bruce Peninsula and Georgian Bay, downtown Wiarton is a place where businesses flourish, residents thrive and visitors are inspired by the unique blend of cultural offerings and community.” strategic pillars and key initiatives 1. Customer Attraction a) Targeted Marketing by promoting key sectors of the BIA b) General Marketing of Natural Assets and Recreational Opportunities c) Utilizing Data to support marketing in targeted locations d) Wayfinding for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
2. Fostering Small-Town Appeal a) Collaboration with community to encourage and promote annual cultural events in the public spaces of the downtown that inspire locals and visitors to shop
3. Beautification a) Flowers, trees, hanging baskets b) Banners and other lamp post decorations c) Collaboration with local artists and history lovers to support the enhancement of the downtown d) Maintenance above and beyond what is offered by the municipality
4. Organizational Growth and Membership Engagement a) Increased communication through a regular newsletter b) Encourage membership to be engaged in budget process and board vacancies c) Collaborative economic development efforts (ie. Spruce the Bruce, RT07, OBIA Employment Education, Data sharing etc.) d) Ensure membership includes the increased business growth of the downtown e) Improving our BIA brand image f) Employee training/skills upgrading (for example-customer service, engaging with disabilities, etc.) g) Investigating shared services (examples - window washing, bathroom cleaning, recycling/garbage)
5. Advocacy to Government a) Reduction in pollution relating to traffic (ie. vehicle noise/fumes) b) BIA boundary expansion c) Increased parking options d) Increased accessibility e) Access to public bathrooms f) Available Wi-Fi and cellphone reception/data g) Supporting diverse transportation options |
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2018 Audited Financial Statement 2019 Audited Financial Statement 2020 Audited Financial Statement 2021 Audited Financial Statement |
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| 2025 Board of Management Members | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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David Nusko (Chair) Melanie Hepburn Wendy Chen Deputy Mayor Caleb Hull (Deputy Chair) Adam Lesperance Nathan Vascotto Cory Dobbin |
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| 2026 Proposed Budget | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2026 proposed budget is in the chart below.
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| Wiarton BIA Board of Management meetings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Board of Management meets on the second Monday of January, February, April, May, September, October and November at 6:00 pm in the South Bruce Peninsula Council Chambers (315 George Street Wiarton). Meetings may be cancelled or special meetings scheduled, subject to procedure and quorum requirements. Delegations can be scheduled by contacting the Town Clerk. 519-534-1400 ext 122. Agendas are posted on the Town Community Calendar. If no meeting is scheduled, no agenda or notice will be posted. Minutes of the meetings are available for viewing. Minutes are posted in "draft" until the Board of Management formally adopts them by resolution. |
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BIA Boundary Map |
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