by Michael P. Gagne | Jun 21, 2018 | Municipal Spotlight
Central Elgin

As a Building Official in Central Elgin you’ll never get bored. This municipality of 12,700 spans from the shores of Lake Erie to the southern boundary of the City of London. Central Elgin offers a little bit of everything.
In Port Stanley you will see million-dollar beach homes sitting on piers to allow for changes in water levels of up to 3m. During the Summer months, the beach restaurants and shops host thousands of visitors every day.
Sparta village, settled in 1830 as a major Quaker settlement in Upper Canada has over 10 heritage designated properties. Few areas in Ontario offer more historical significance to our past.
Moving north you enter the agricultural belt of Southwestern Ontario that is home to industrial agricultural operations with large facilities.
If you are looking to challenge your skills Central Elgin is the place for you.
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