Goderich Travel Guide

located at 181 Victoria Street North. This unique and imposing octagonal building served as the Huron County Jail from its opening in 1842 until 1972. The Gaol is now a National Historic Site. The Governor's House added on to the Gaol in 1900 clearly illustrates the important status of this position within rural Ontario at the time.
Flea Market at the Gaol: Sundays - May to October. Closed November to March.

Goderich makes shopping a great experience and is the regional shopping centre for Huron County. The three main shopping areas include:
The downtown "Square" is a most unique and historic outdoor shopping mall, featuring over 80 quaint specialty shops and restaurants overlooking Courthouse Park.

The Suncoast Mall is situated on Hwy. #21 at the south end of Goderich. This regional shopping centre features 21 of your favourite retail stores including Zellers and Food Basics. Phone 519-524-8300.
The Zehrs/ Wal-Mart Plaza is located on Hwy. #8 at the east end of Goderich. Shoppers delight in the selection provided by Zehrs Food Plus, Wal-mart and Canadian Tire.

Located in the wheel house of the "SS Shelter Bay," this small museum is dedicated to the men and women who made their living on Lake Huron. The Great Storm of 1913 is highlighted. Admission is included with admission to the Huron County Museum or the Huron Historic Gaol. Open July and August.

The Tiger Dunlop Heritage Trail starts right by the harbour, and takes the hiker high above the Maitland River on the Menesetung Bridge. There are superb views out over the harbour and Lake Huron to the West and the river valley to the East. For those with a more energetic frame of mind there are twelve bicycle trails, some on paved roads, some on gravel tracks, but all guaranteed to take the cyclist by quiet byways through Huron County.
Interested in hiking? Then follow our link to the Maitland Trail!

For those wishing a more leisurely stroll, Goderich offers more than a mile of boardwalk fronting the beaches of Lake Huron. Take your time to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the shore or view it from one of several parks along the embankment.

Equipment: Marine Heritage Tour - From the Boardwalk on the Waterfront and along the Bluffs.

"The Port of Goderich waterfront and harbour areas have a rich marine history dating back to the days before the first European Settlers arrived in the late 1820s.
An intriguing blend of maritime, manufacturing, and social history combines to create a special heritage chronicle. Walking the waterfront walkways will permit you to immerse yourself in the vivid memories from years ago in the very locations where these special actions took place."

Favorite thing: GODERICH FARMERS' MARKET. Outdoor farmers market selling Ontario grown fruits and vegetables, honey, maple syrup, plants and flowers, some pork products and fish, homemade baked goods, homemade preserves and handmade locally produced crafts. Each Saturday, June to October, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. South side of Courthouse Park.

Fondest memory: (519) 524-4816