Sauble Beach shoreline returned to Saugeen First Nation [Video]

Saugeen First Nation is now the rightful owners to two kilometres of valuable Sauble Beach shoreline.

“The rights of the Saugeen people have been vindicated. After generations of struggle this is a victory that belongs to our entire community,” said Saugeen First Nation Chief, Conrad Ritchie. “Our relationship with our lands and waters is central to our way of life, and Sauble beach, known to us as Chi-Gmiinh, is an integral part of our community.”

Ontario’s court of appeal dismissed an appeal by the town of South Bruce Peninsula, the Province of Ontario, and two private Sauble beach landowners, as to whether the Saugeen First Nation really does own the stretch of sandy beach, from Main Street to 6th street north, in the shoreline town.

An April 2023 court ruling transferred ownership of the stretch of sand from the town of South Bruce Peninsula to the Saugeen First Nation, after …