Welcome to the Municipality of Bluewater

The Municipality of Bluewater is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Ontario. It's known for its rich agricultural community, beautiful beaches and marinas, and quaint villages which include Bayfield, Brucefield, Dashwood, Hensall, Varna and Zurich.

What's happening in Bluewater?

Curious about what's happening in Bluewater? Check the community calendar for local events.

Dog Licence Renewal

The deadline to renew dog licences is February 28th. More information.

Short-term rental licensing

See our short-term rental information page for licensing information.

Animals and Pets

Budget

Building and Renovating

By-law Enforcement

Community Calendar

Council Portal

Facilities and Rentals

Garbage and Recycling

Mayoral Decisions

Projects

Property Taxes

Rec Programming

Report a Concern

Short-term Rentals

Utilities

Tenders and RFPs

News

Road Closure - Goshen Line North Jul 30, 2025
Accepting RFP- Consulting Services for Lorne Avenue, Hensall Reconstruction Jul 30, 2025
Civic Holiday Office Closure Jul 28, 2025

Events

Aug 09
Zurich Firefighter's Breakfast 7:00 am
Aug 09
Love your Greats - Bayfield Clean up 10:00 am
Aug 15
Bayfield Community Fair 4:30 pm
Aug 15
BBQ Chicken Dinner 5:00 pm