Migratory – Oxenden Creek, Wiarton Ontario

Wiarton, is a community in Bruce County, Ontario, at the western end of Colpoys Bay, an inlet off Georgian Bay, on the Bruce Peninsula.

The community is part of the town of South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario.

The next most important industry was fishing.

In 1906, Wiarton was awarded a federal fish hatchery, which helped maintain the fish stock in the area for many years. Fishing was at its peak in the early 20th century, but suffered from the introduction of the invasive sea lamprey to the upper Great Lakes through the Welland Canal in 1921.

By 1932, the sea lamprey had arrived in Georgian Bay, and, together with the Great Depression, it brought the decline of the fishing industry.

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Owen Sound.

It is located about 18 miles [28 km] to the southeast of Oxenden.

Owen Sound has a population of 21,800 people.

The next largest community is Collingwood.

It is located about 46 miles [74 km] to the east of Oxenden and has a population of 17,300 people.