Bruce County, Ontario was established on January 1, 1850 and named for James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine! Its county seat is Walkerton, and it has fairs in many different municipalities! You might recognize Bruce Peninsula National Park, the Bruce Trail, Niagara Escarpment, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Flowerpot Island, Point Clark Lighthouse, and Wiarton Willie, which are located in this county!