Durham
Durham is a small rural community located in the municipality of West Grey, in Southwestern Ontario. We are within 2 hours to London and Toronto.
The rural ambience is the overall charm of West Grey. Watered by three branches of the mighty Saugeen River on its headlong rush to Lake Huron, fishing is a major pastime for locals and visitors alike. Touring West Grey in any season is a treat, but especially so in the fall as Mother Nature dresses in autumn finery. Snowmobilers enjoy the municipality's vast area for their sport each winter.
West Grey has many campgrounds and conservation areas for nature lovers. Stroll past quaint shops, housed in stone architecture in the Heritage Village of Neustadt, named by Harrowsmith magazine as one of Canada's prettiest villages, and visit the birthplace of the Right Honourable John Diefenbaker, Canada's 13th Prime Minister.
West Grey also hosts the Durham Conservation area, a recreational area with two public beaches, developed along two and a half miles of the main Saugeen River. McGowan's Falls in Durham is a picturesque spot complete with a picnic pavilion, and kayakers and canoeists are often seen practicing their sport above the Falls. It also in close proximity to both cross country and downhill skiing, for those who enjoy these winter activities.
Hospital Information
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre (Durham site) is a modern facility providing:
- 15 acute and ALC beds
- 24/7 emergency service
- Ultrasound
- Bone densitometry
- Visiting medical specialists
- Full service lab
- Electronic Medical Record
- State of the art Diagnostic Equipment including PACS
Accommodations
Provided at various picturesque Bed & Breakfasts in town or Motel Accommodation minutes outside of town.
Training Opportunities
Please contact the Distributed Education office to discuss potential training opportunities in Durham.
