“The Peaceful Path”, the Bruce passes through two wars and the Depression. A stagnant economy is stimulated by the arrival of the world’s largest nuclear power plant. The revival is further boosted by an influx of tourists drawn to the county’s natural beauty and two new national parks. Nature conservation becomes the new imperative, at forest preserves, nature reserves and bird sanctuaries. The Greenock Swamp gains protection, as does the Niagara Escarpment, through the efforts of the Bruce Trail organization. The Bruce is energized and foresees a peaceful future for all peoples, Ojibway, Métis and European.