Sauble Dunes North was previously owned by a developer and zoned for rural development
Ontario Nature has announced its successful acquisition of the 26.7-hectare (66 acre) Sauble Dunes North property.
This strategic conservation action expands Ontario Nature’s existing Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve and strengthens a vital ecological corridor in the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula, permanently protecting 77.78 hectares (192 acres) of rare coastal dune, wetland.
“Expanding the Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve permanently protects an extraordinary landscape, home to nationally rare ecosystems and species,” said Andrés Jiménez Monge, Executive Director, Ontario Nature. “This achievement reflects the trust placed in us by our members, donors, First Nations and land protection partners. By entrusting Ontario Nature with this place, they have given us both the privilege and the responsibility to keep widening the corridors of safety that biodiversity needs to endure and recover across this province.”
The protected land, located between the Sauble River and Lake Huron, now connects to adjacent natural areas including Chief’s Point Wetland, Sauble Falls Provincial Park, county forests and other protected properties.
Collectively, those protected areas form a continuous corridor within the Sauble Falls North Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI).
“Protecting Sauble Dunes North is a moment worth celebrating for Ontario’s natural heritage,” said The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature). “This landscape holds ecological importance, and securing it reflects our commitment to safeguarding the places and species that define the character of this province. From sandy shores to wetlands, this remarkable area supports rich biodiversity and strengthens a vital ecological corridor for generations to come.”
Protecting Sauble Dunes North ensures this globally rare coastal dune system — with its mosaic of forests, wetlands and swales shaped by post-glacial processes — remains intact, resilient, and functional for wildlife and future generations.
Click here to learn more about the land acquisition at Sauble Dunes North.