Huron County (Ontario)

Huron County is on the west coast of Ontario, Canada

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See

  • 🌍 Clinton. Clinton has an historic downtown. The Library and the Town Hall have shingled roofs with colourful flower patterns. Some old churches, and commercial blocks make the town a pleasant place to visit
  • 🌍 Point Clark Lighthouse. an historic lighthouse, built in 1850. it is constructed in the "imperial style", a style not seen anywhere else in Ontario. The lighthouse is open at as a museum, and you can climb to the top to take in the (not so great) view
  • 🌍 Huron County Museum, Goderich (in Goderich, the seat of Huron County). the Huron County Museum is surprisingly good for a local museum, and contains thousands of artifacts including antique farm machinery, regimental badges, and entire steam train, and Victorian bone china
  • 🌍 Huron County Historic Gaol (in Goderich). this octagonal building served as the town jail for many years, and was the sight of the last hanging in Canada. It is now a museum and a national historic sight.
  • 🌍 Grand Bend Beach. one of the best beaches in Ontario. unfortunately it is very crowded.
  • 🌍 Menesetung Bridge, Goderich (Take the steps down from Caledonia Terrace). The old railroad bridge have been converted so that you can safely walk across and enjoy a spendid view of the nature surrounding Goderich free.

Do

  • Blyth Festival: Founded in 1975, the Blyth Centre for the Arts and Blyth Festival serves as an arts centre for Huron County in southwestern Ontario and produces a summer season of all-Canadian plays.

Eat

🌍 West Street Willy's Eatery, 42 West Street (Goderich), +1 519-524-7777. Tu-Th 8AM-8PM; F-Sa 7AM-9PM; Su 7AM-8PM. A cozy restaurant with a good, varied menu at reasonable prices. $15-25 mains.

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