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The Port of Goderich waterfront and harbour areas have a rich marine history dating back to the days before the first European settlers arrived. 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 of yesteryear. The Waterfront Walk follows the Boardwalk from the Main Beach, through St. Christopher’s Beach to Rotary Cove.

Address: Different start points along the lakeshore – see brochure GPS: lat 43.745141, lng -81.72614 Contact: Goderich Tourism, 519-524-6600

Website: www.huroncounty.ca/museum Year round

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22. Laithwaite Apple Park, Goderich This apple orchard near Goderich has fascinated visitors for four generations with its many sculptures fashioned from cement, metal, fieldstone and found materials by George Laithwaite (1873-1956). Some of his human figures were created as satirical or political commentary on world events, whole others were based on comic strip characters. The uniqueness and diversity of these statues has made Apple Park a local landmark. Laithwaite Apple Park also offers a farm store selling seasonal products.

Address: 35563 Huron Road (Highway #8 – just east of Goderich)

Davara Studio offers a wide selection of both wheel and hand thrown pottery pieces, using an interesting combination of glazes and colours. They also have a wonderful selection of stained glass and wood creations in their bright and airy studio.

Courses in both pottery and stained glass are offered. Ask for a pottery demonstration.

Address: 197 Westmoreland St., Blyth GPS: lat 43.738300, lng -81.428021 Contact: 519-523-4355 or dtriach@ezlink.ca Year round by chance or by appointment – most Saturdays and Sunday evenings

8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily April 20 to October 14 (camping season). Day-use year round. Located just outside Benmiller, go 6 km east of Goderich on Highway #8 to County Road #1, then follow signs. Paid Day Use Admission Adults $5.00, Senior $ 4.00 Children (5-12) $2.50

Website: www.northhuron.ca

May-August: Monday 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday 11 am to 3 pm.

Admission by donation. September to May, by appointment or by chance

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Ranging in many styles and sizes, these beautiful structures have been recognized as some of the best birdhouses in the world. Most of the birdhouses are created using reclaimed wood that is decades and sometimes centuries old. Purchase plans that are outlined from start to finish or take home a one of a kind Extreme Birdhouse.

Address: 33 Queen St., Belgrave GPS: lat 43.738300, lng -81.428021 Contact: 519-357-9595

Website: www.extremebirdhouse.com Year round

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The original CNR School on Wheels Car #15089 was one of seven such railway schools used as a highly successful method of reaching and teaching the isolated children and adults of Northern Ontario early in the last Century. The School Car is also a memorial to Clinton Native Fred Sloman, the “Dean of School Car Teachers” who lived and taught in this travelling school from 1926 to 1965. 2012 is the 30th Anniversary of the School Car Museum.

Address: 76 Victoria Terrace, Clinton GPS: lat 43.605519, lng -81.537350 Contact: 519-482-3997

Year round. Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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35. Blyth Festival and Bainton Gallery, Blyth

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Blyth Festival is nationally recognized as one of the best off-thebeaten-track performing arts centres in Canada. The centre was founded in 1975 to produce theatre that reflects the culture and concerns for the people of south western Ontario and beyond. In addition to the Blyth Festival, the Centre includes an Art Gallery that showcases three professional exhibits, one non-juried community show and co-ordinates a student exhibit each season.

Address: 423 Queen St., Blyth GPS: lat 43.73667, lng -81.429226 Contact: 519-523-9300/1-877-862-5984 or info@blythfestival.com

32. Kintail School House, Kintail Catch a glimpse of everyday live in rural Huron County in this restored yellow-brick schoolhouse. Former students have worked to restore the building and recreate the one-room classroom. The School Committee runs a kitchen with good country cooking as well as a flea market.

Address: Highway 21, North of Kintail GPS: lat 43.978040, lng -81.705972 Contact: Jim Sinnett 519-529-7288 Open Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM throughout the summer

Website: www.blythfestival.com

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47. Beechwood Pottery, Huron East Award-winning potter creates hand-formed pottery in functional stoneware and fine porcelain. His carefully-crafted work is shown in solo exhibitions and featured in fine gift shops and galleries across Ontario and Quebec.

Commissions accepted for custom dinnerware, liturgical and presentation pieces.

Address: 44004 Bridge Road, RR #5 Seaforth GPS: lat 43.556382, lng -81.300618 Contact: 519-345-2181 or beechwood@cyg.net Year round. By chance or appointment

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Thursday evenings 5:30 - 8:00 PM from June 21 to August 30.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy.

Address: 56 Victoria Street (at end of Gouinlock Street) GPS: lat 43.551445, lng -81.393157 Contact: 519-527-0160 Year round. Admission free.

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Maitland Mill was built in the present day village of Gorrie by the seven Leach brothers in 1856 as a gristmill and operated until 1962. Ulike most mills, turbines were used for water power in place of a water wheel. The mill rests on conservation land and is the only remaining mill in Howick which has not been destroyed by fire, decay, or financial ruin.

Address: Mill Street East, Gorrie GPS: lat 43.870828, lng -81.108489 Contact: 519-335-3557

45. Sunshine, Morris-Turnberry Sunshine is a Huron County ghost town located along the banks of the Maitland River where a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a Methodist church once stood.

Only the cemetery, named Sunshine Corners, identifies where the hamlet once stood was home to a small number of inhabitants. Visitors today can enjoy either the Sunshine Conservation Area or stopping by the old cemetery to read the tombstones.

Address: Sunshine Cemetery - 84757 Martin Line or Sunshine CA - 41710 Cranbrook Road GPS: lat 43.783868, lng -81.335408 or lat 43.75181, lng -81.312251 Contact: Sunshine Conservation Area 519-335-3557

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Website: www.huroneast.com

43. William Wallace Garden Furniture, Fordwich Selected for the highest quality, teak and iroko hardwood constructed garden furniture are crafted and finished resulting in a combination of ‘old-world’ English styles with classic Canadian design and craftsmanship. William Wallace will also custom design articles to suit your unique needs, both indoor and outdoor. This furniture is built to last a lifetime.

Address: 62 Patrick St. Forwich GPS: lat 43.873931, lng -81.032155 Contact: 519-335-3759 or hacnwacsculptures@gmail.com

Website: www.wwallace.ca

Year round. Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

50. Van Egmond House, Egmondville

Seaforth's Main Street was designated in 1984 as a heritage Conservation District because of its distinguished late 19th century architecture. This architectural composition of two storey brick buildings is unique in its uniformity of scale and character. A recent renovation project that included many Main Street businesses won a 2012 “Bricks and Mortar” award from the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association.

GPS: lat 43.551499, lng -81.394858 Contact: 519-527-0160

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Year round. Heritage walking tour map can be downloaded at www.creativehuron.ca

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Brussels Conservation Area is a day use area with a small reservoir and picnic facilities. This property is also the site of the historic Logan Mill. A flour and gristmill was first built on this site in 1859. Recently the Brussels Optimist Club, with assistance from the Trillium Foundation, have funded the construction of new a washroom facility as well as upgrades to the picnic area and walking trails. There is also playground equipment at the site. Brussels celebrates its 140th in 2012 with a Homecoming celebration from July 27 to 29, 2012.

Address: Can be accessed by turning East off of Turnberry Street on to either Mill Street or Dunedin Drive to Albert Street GPS: lat 43.741770, lng -81.246881 Contact: 519-335-3557

2. Kirkton Library 70497 Perth Road 164 GPS: lat 43.3284, lng, -81.310765 Phone: 519-229-8854

8. Blyth Library 392 Queen Street, Blyth GPS: lat 43.735852, lng, -81.429824 Phone: 519-523-4400

3. Hensall Library 108 King Street, Hensall GPS: lat 43.434032, lng, -81.503951 Phone: 519-262-2445

9. Wingham Library 281 Edward Street, Wingham GPS: lat 43.887706, lng, -81.313047 Phone: 519-357-3312

4. Zurich Library 50 Zurich Main Street, Zurich GPS: lat 43.42099, lng -81.626545 Phone: 519-236-4965

10. Howick Library 45088 Harriston Road GPS: lat 43.884881, lng -81.049908 Phone: 519-335-6899

This Georgian manor is one of the oldest houses in Huron County, and served as the nucleus for the growth of Egmondville. The house was built in 1846 by Constant Van Egmond, the eldest son of Colonel Van Egmond, a leader of rebel military forces in the Rebellion of 1837. Today, the house is preserved to its original splendour to provide a glimpse of life in the mid-nineteenth century. Ciderfest – Saturday, September 30 10:00 AM – 4:00PM. Address: 80 Kippen Road (corner of Kippen Road and Bayfield Road) GPS: lat 43.539276, lng -81.405500 Contact: 519-522-0413 Open May to September. Thursday through Monday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission by donation

5. Bayfield Library 20 Main Street, Bayfield GPS: lat 43.564776, lng -81.70068 Phone: 519-565-2886

11. Brussels Library 402 Turnberry Street, Brussels GPS: lat 43.744328, lng -81.24991 Phone: 519-887-6448

6. Goderich Library 52 Montreal Street, Goderich GPS: lat 43.741368, lng -81.713637 Phone: 519-524-9261

12. Seaforth Library 108 Main Street S., Seaforth GPS: lat. 43.5505, lng -81.395701 Phone: 519-527-1430

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44. Hac N’Wac, Bluevale Artisan, Mark Breckenridge has been welding for the last 13 years and is now the owner of a welding and fabricating facility. Mark first started creating sculptures as gifts for friends and family in his spare time. Mark’s art is handmade with a strong focus on attention to detail. He uses a variety of materials to create distinctive and one-of-a-kind garden art, sculptures, home accents and even larger pieces such as railings.

Address: 87109 Black Line, Bluevale GPS: lat 43.868904, lng -81.239451

7. Clinton Library 27 Albert Street, Clinton GPS: lat 43.618166, lng -81.53962 Phone: 519-482-3673

46. Brussels Conservation Area, Brussels

Website: www.mvca.on.ca

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1. Exeter Library 330 Main Street, Exeter GPS: lat 43.347554, lng -81.480638 Phone: 519-235-1890

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Dr. W.C. Gouinlock donated the land for the park to the town of Seaforth in May, 1875. The War Memorial was erected at the west end of the park after World War I. The names of 40 Seaforth area men who had fought and died in that war are inscribed along with those of the 20 men who died in World War II. In the park’s bandshell was built with the same proportions and covered ceiling as the one at the CNE in Toronto. An Ontario Heritage Plaque on the founding of Seaforth is also located in the park. Twilight Tunes, live music concerts on

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42. Maitland Mill, Gorrie

40. Pioneer Cemeteries – Wroxeter

Huron County is synonymous with agriculture and one of the best ways to experience what the County offers in terms of agriculture is to visit one of the many summer Farmers’ Market.

The Howick Farmers’ Market is located outdoors at the Howick Community Centre, the market features locally produced lamb, beef, and pork, fruits and vegetables, baking, goat cheese, herbs, preserves and specialty crafts.

Address: 45088 Harriston Rd., Gorrie GPS: lat 43.88627, lng -81.035424.

Contact: 519-335-3850 Open Saturdays 9 AM to Noon, June-September

Please contact or check website for costs and availability

Open Victoria Day weekend until end of September.

Thursday to Sunday and holidays: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission by donation

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41. Howick Farmers Market, Howick

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Home on the Range, Huron County’s premiere trail riding facility offers over 100 acres of trails throughout some of the area’s most spectacular scenery. Rolling hills, beautiful forests and open meadows are just part of your experience. Their well trained horses offer an enjoyable experience for both the beginner and the advanced rider.

Address: 41073 Londesboro Road, Londesboro GPS: lat 43.672970, lng -81.420902 Contact: 519-523-9478

Website: www.frontiertown.ca

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Bush Art produces rustic cedar creations to bring beauty and pleasure to your home, garden and patio. The Wellsteads have been making arbors, bird houses, love seats, easels and rustic garden furniture since 1990. Cedar harvested from a bush on the Wellstead farm is used for these outdoor pieces. There is a show room and shop at the farm as well as “The Book Barn” which offers 10,000 titles of excellent used books.

Address: 86457 Norman Line, Wingham GPS: lat 43.899337, lng -81.384308 Contact: 519-357-3597 or bwellstead@hurontel.on.ca

Website: http://www.condorfinebooks.com/

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Website: Sunshine Conservation Area www.mvca.on.ca

38. Bush Art, Wingham

Website: www.mvca.on.ca

29. Home on the Range, Londesborough

Contact: 519-335-6770

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The Wroxeter Presbyterian Cemetery and the Wroxeter Anglican Cemetery are located a block apart and are a good place to learn about the area’s early pioneers by reading the headstones. The Wroxeter Presbyterian Cemetery, the larger of the two, was closed in the 1960’s and many of the graves were re-interred at Wroxeter Public Cemetery when the township took over in the 1960’s.

Address: located at Queen and Church Street GPS: lat 43.864530, lng -81.146050 – Wroxeter Presbyterian Cemetery GPS: lat 43.865242, lng -81.146207 – Wroxeter Anglican Cemetery Year round

Wawanosh is a large property that contains a variety of natural habitats. Both the Belgrave Creek and the Maitland River flow through the Conservation Area. The Wawanosh Nature Centre is used extensively for conservation education programs and special events. The Conservation Area is highlighted by a scenic 3 km trail loop, and a boardwalk leads through the hemlock forest to the upland hardwood or red pine plantation.

Address: 38781 Glenshill Rd., Auburn GPS: lat 43.828145, lng -81.465456 Contact: 519-335-3557

The Port Albert Fishway (PAF) was constructed at the historical mill dam in the village of Port Albert to allow the passage of spawning fish to upstream coldwater streams in the Nine Mile River Watershed. The PAF building houses a self-guided display that explains the importance of the fishway to the fishery in the watershed. Fall runs of pacific salmon (Chinook, coho, and pink) as well as rainbow and brown trout occur from mid-September until the end of November.

Address: Wellington Street, Port Albert at old bridge GPS: lat 43.878497, lng -81.715507 Contact: Ministry of Natural Resources (Clinton Office) at (519) 482-3428.

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Website: www.hacnwac.ca

Website: www.mvca.onca

37. Extreme Birdhouse, Belgrave

31. Port Albert Fishway, Port Albert

Website: www.schoolcar.ca

39. North Huron Museum and Alice Munro Literary Gardens, Wingham This community museum in Wingham features special exhibits, art and innovative events celebrating the history of the North Huron area from the paleolithic era to modern day. The Barn Dance Entertainment Museum, located in the lower level, pays tribute to Canada’s Largest Travelling Barn Dance – the longest live radio show of its kind in Canadian broadcasting. The Alice Munro Literary Gardens pay tribute to the literary achievements of Wingham native and internationally renowned author Alice Munro.

Address: 237 Josephine St. Wingham GPS: lat 43.887152, lng -81.312230 Contact: 519-357-1096 or nhmuseum@northhuron.ca

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34. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area, North Huron

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The natural beauty of Falls Reserve makes it truly exceptional.

The park's 230 acres are nearly enclosed by the winding Maitland River. Over thousands of years the river has carved its way through rock, leaving behind a rugged river valley. Wide and shallow, the river cascades over a series of low waterfalls as it flows around the park creating a unique and exciting swimming area for visitors. Pack your camera and spend a day or a weekend hiking along the trails accessible from the park.

Address: 80900 Falls Reserve Line GPS: lat 43.717584, lng -81.632240 Contact: 519-524-6429 or falls@frca.on.ca

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36. Davara Studio, Blyth

Website: www.hulletmarsh.com

Area is open year round from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

Donations appreciated

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24. Falls Reserve Conservation Area, Benmiller

Website: www.mvca.on.ca

Website: www.goderich.ca

Year Round. Brochures available at Goderich Tourism, 91 Hamilton Street, Goderich or printable pdf file at: http://www.goderich.ca/en/Heritage/resources/ MarineHeritageBrochure2011.pdf

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Clinton is home to 5 murals by artist Allen Hilgendorf that depict important events and industries in the town’s history.

A) “Clinton Millennium Mural” – 23 Albert Street at back of Town Hall B) “The Grand Parade – 1929 Old Boys Reunion” - 21 Victoria Street on South wall by Subway C) “Clinton Spring Fair”- 56 Albert Street D) “J and J Pharmacy” - 21 Victoria Street E)”Clinton Raceway” - 147 Beech Street

The Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area is a 2200 hectare site along the South Maitland River. Set in the heart of Huron County, and strategically located on the paths of two major waterfowl flyways (Atlantic and Mississippi), Hullett is one of the most spectacular wildlife habitat developments in Eastern Canada.

The forests, fields and marshes present at Hullett provide a wide diversity of wildlife species for all outdoor enthusiasts. Maps of the marked trails can be found on the website. Insects can be a nuisance during summer months - wear suitable clothing and use insect repellent.

Address: 41378 Hydro Line Road, Clinton GPS: lat 43.603529, lng -81.456993 Contact: 519-482-7011 or fohoffice@tcc.on.ca

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19. Marine Heritage Walkway, Goderich

Dr. William Dunlop (1792-1848), a physician, author, woodsman, soldier, politician, raconteur – and one of Huron County’s most colourful historical figures. As “Warden of the Forests” for the Canada Company, he assisted John Galt in opening up the Huron Tract and in 1827 founded Goderich. The site contains interpretive panels on the life of Tiger Dunlop and the settlement of Gairbraid.

Address: 81501 River Ridge Crescent, off Airport Road, then a 300 metre walk along trail to tomb GPS: lat 43.759171, lng -81.701642 Contact: Huron County Museum 519-524-2686

26. Clinton Murals, Clinton

28. Hullet Provincial Wildlife Area, Clinton

The “50 Things to See in Huron County This Summer” map is a result of a one year cultural mapping project done by the County of Huron. The project began in June, 2011 with funding assistance from the Province of Ontario with the goal to complete a comprehensive inventory of all of the cultural assets located in Huron County.

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Website: www.sharpscreekforge.ca

Juxtaposed within a peaceful farming community – where you'll see stalls brimming with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, preserves and maple syrup – stands a granite monument that honours 87 Wawanosh boys who served in the Huron Battalion. Enjoy the picturesque route that winds through this Amish and Mennonite countryside.

Address: At Belfast Road and St. Helens Line GPS: lat 43.90273, lng -81.510122 Year round

To date we have inventoried over 1,500 cultural assets in the cultural database. The number of cultural assets available to residents and visitors confirms that we have a large and vibrant cultural community in Huron County. The wide-range of cultural assets in the database including everything from parks, heritage buildings, art galleries, tractor pulls, plowing matches and everything in-between says that Huron County really does have something for everyone, whatever their interests.

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Forge was founded thirty years ago by Jim Wallace an artisan blacksmith. Jim and his fellow blacksmith’s at the forge work with iron and steel to create objects and structures that. They enjoy showing the world the remarkable things that can be done with metal, honouring the traditions of blacksmithing and wrought iron, while doing their best to keep these traditions alive and contemporary as part of the renaissance in artistic blacksmithing creating custom work.

Address: 36404B Huron Road (Highway #8) at Whys Line GPS: lat 43.691833, lng -81.634604 Contact: Jim Wallace, 519-524-8096

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33. Wawanosh Cenotaph, St. Helens

Known locally as the bridge that love built, Ball’s Bridge was built in 1885 when a smitten engineer, working on another bridge at the mouth of the Maitland River near Goderich fell in love with one of the Ball family daughters. He built Ball’s Bridge so she would never have to get her feet wet crossing the Maitland River. A designated heritage property and recognized with a Provincial Heritage Plaque, Ball’s Bridge is one of the most scenic spots in Huron County.

Address: Located on Little Lakes Road, just west of Baseline Road (County Road #8). Look for Signs GPS: lat 43.730859, lng -81.544138 Year round

The cultural database created for the project is now the cornerstone of a new Huron County website – www.creativehuron.ca. On this new site you can search the database, using multiple criteria to locate the cultural assets you’re interested in, watch videos about Huron County’s heritage or read the full report from the Cultural Mapping Project. The plan is to continue to build on the database and the website over the next year, establishing a “one-stop” place for everything arts, culture and heritage in Huron County.

Website: www.maitlandtrail.ca

23. Sharp's Creek Forge, Central Huron

30. Ball’s Bridge, Auburn

We hope you’ll take the time this summer to celebrate our local cultural by visiting some of the 50 locations on the map or by visiting www.creativehuron.ca and creating your own list of 50 things to explore in Huron County.

At the top of the bluffs leading down to Goderich Harbour, the park is located where the original log structure, Tiger Dunlop’s “castle” stood. The park suffered a lot damage and tree loss from the 2011 tornado. A number of public art projects are planned as part of the park’s revival from the storm.

Renowned chainsaw carver, Bobbie Switzer, has begun carving stumps from damaged tress into sculptures. Local artisan James Wallace of Sharp’s Creek Forge has been commissioned to create a memorial to the August 2011 tornado that should be in place in July, 2012. Home of the annual Celtic Roots Music Festival (August 10-12). Visit www.celticfestival.ca for ticket and line-up information.

Address: 168 West Street, Goderich.

GPS: lat 43.743397, lng -81.719442 Contact: Goderich Tourism, 519-524-6600 Open Year Round. Admission Free

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Woodlands Arboretum is an Audubon recognized site. The Centre consists of several areas: an arboretum, a nut grove and many nature trails. The arboretum has 120 native trees and Carolinian trees organized and planted into groups according to their leaf composition. Signs identify all the groups of trees. A 2.5 km trail is well marked with arrows and is a beautiful natural setting that offers an opportunity to see concrete examples of ecological concepts taught in science.

Address: 37858 Huron Street (Highway #8), RR #3 Clinton GPS: lat 43.632565, lng -81.574774 Contact: 519-482-7144 Year round. Admission is free. Please check in at the Pro Shop at the Golf Course

Thank you to the Project Steering Committee and to our Project Funders

18. Lion’s Harbour Park, Goderich

25. Woodlands Arboretum & Nature Centre, Clinton

Along Huron's Coast - McKnight Along Orchard Line - Laviolette Fauve Forest - Ron Walker Lake Huron Sunset - Elizabeth Van den Broeck) On Golden Hill - Madeleine Roske Orchard Hwy 21 - Tristan Eekhoff

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The Tiger Dunlop Heritage Trail starts at the CPR Station at the Goderich Harbour. It crosses North Harbour Road to the Menesetung Bridge where there is a magnificent view of the Maitland River. The Menesetung Bridge was originally built as a C.P. R. Railway bridge in 1907, it was the longest railway bridge in Ontario at the time of construction. Beyond the bridge, the trail follows the abandoned CPR line to the Tomb of Tiger Dunlop (see #21). The blue Sifto Loop starts at the North end of the bridge, turning west, and features a Designated Heritage Oak Tree.

Address: Take North Harbour Road in Goderich from Highway 21 GPS: lat 43.74944, lng -81.714666 Contact: Maitland Trail Association, 1-800-280-7637

GPS: lat 43.720683, lng -81.675477 Contact: 519-524-7763 Year round. Admission free to view sculptures

From the collection of The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol, Goderich, Ontario

20. Menesetung Bridge and Maitland Trail – Tiger Dunlop Tomb Trail, Goderich

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1. Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend Huron Country Playhouse is part of the Drayton Entertainment group of theatres that present professional productions of the finest in musicals, comedies and dramas. In 2011, the Huron Country Playhouse celebrated its landmark 40th Anniversary with an ambitious $4.0 million capital infrastructure expansion and improvement project. Visitors to the theatre this season will be among the first to experience upgrades to the front-ofhouse.

Address: RR 1, B Line, Grand Bend GPS: lat 43.311127, lng -81.727982 Contact: Box Office: 519-238-6000 or 1-877-372-9866 or boxoffice@draytonentertainment.com

Website: www.draytonentertainment.com

13. Historic Main Street, Bayfield

particularly at McNaughton Park early in the morning or late in the day. The MacNaughton - Morrison Trail Head is located at MacNaughton Park. This visually pleasing, leisure walking trail meanders along the Ausable River. For the more energetic trail walker, you can continue along the initial path all the way to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Area.

Address: Scenic Gardens: From Main Street (Hwy 4) turn East onto MacNaughton Drive, MacNaughton Park: Follow Andrew Street and turn East on Hill Street.

GPS: lat 43.356071, lng -81.481548 Contact: 519-235-0310 or info@southhuron.ca

One of four designated Heritage Districts in Huron County, the historic and wide tree-lined streets are filled with boutique shops, art galleries and fine dining establishments. On Saturday’s during July and August, members of the Bayfield Historical Society lead informative and leisurely walking tours through the village's Heritage District. Learn about the history of the area, the ghosts, the fires and the fascinating characters that helped make the village the wonderful place it is today.

Address: Bayfield Archives Room, 20 Main Street, Bayfield GPS: lat 43.564793, lng -81.700782 Contact: 519-440-6206

Website: www.southhuron.ca Year round

Website: www.bayfieldhistorical.ca

Walking tours are scheduled every Saturday in July and August at 1:00 PM. A $5.00 fee for the walking tour is used to support our Archives.

Please check website for Box Office hours and season schedule

SELECT SUMMER 2012 EVENTS July 5-8 Pluckinfest Locations throughout Clinton www.clintonkin.ca July 6-8 Goderich Festival of Arts & Crafts Former Victoria School, 135 Gibbons St. Goderich www.huronwomensshelter.com July 6-7 Bayfield Vettefest Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield www.bayfieldvettefest.com July 11-14 Kinsmen Summerfest Weekend At Goderich Beach www.goderichkinsmen.ca July 21-22 Lake Huron Shoreline Festival Throughout Huron County www.heritageandculture.on.ca

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2. Starlite Drive-In, Shipka Classic drive-in movie theatre open since 1958. See this summer’s blockbuster movies under the stars and experience a little of the nostalgia of the classic age of drive-in movies. The Starlite has 2 screens each showing a double feature. An affordable and fun night out.

Address: 36752 Crediton Road, Shipka GPS: lat 43.285141, lng -81.677497 Contact: 519-238-8344 or info@starlitedriveintheatre.com

Website: www.starlitedriveintheatre.com

Open Evenings May to September. Admission $9.50 Adult, $6.00 Youth & Senior, $2.00 Children (6-13), Children Under 6 Free. Special carload rates on Sundays. 25¢ refills on popcorn and soft drinks (same day purchase) all summer long. Please check website for movie listings.

7. Port Blake Day Park, Dashwood Spend an entire day at the beach and enjoy the gorgeous Lake Huron sunsets as evening sets in. Port Blake Day Park includes a picnic pavilion, washroom facility, BBQ pits and picnic tables, shaded and grass picnic areas above beach, making it a perfect for family and friend gatherings. Dogs are allowed on the beach but must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Address: 71155A Bluewater Highway 21 at Highway 83 (Dashwood Road) GPS: lat 43.334687, lng -81.741155 Contact: 519-235-0310 or info@southhuron.ca Open May to Thanksgiving weekend from 9:00 AM and gates close at 9:00 PM. No overnight camping. Admission fees: $4.00 per person or $10.00 per car load. Season's pass that applies to a carload $50.00

July 27-29 Brussels 140th Homecoming Throughout Brussels www.huroneast.com

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14. Pioneer Park, Bayfield In 1945, Lucy Woods Diehl, a life-long resident of Bayfield, Ontario enlisted the aid of several friends of the community to preserve this last piece of undeveloped lakefront property on the bluff overlooking the Bayfield River and Lake Huron. The original directors chose the name Pioneer Park as a tribute to the early settlers of Bayfield. Today the park hosts has benches and tables for picnics or to enjoy one of the best sunset viewpoints in the County. Staircases from the park lead down to the beach.

Address: At West ends of either Colina Street or Bayfield Terrace in Bayfield GPS: lat 43.567124, lng -81.705608 Contact: info@pioneerparkbayfield.ca

Website: www.pioneerparkbayfiled.ca Year round

3. RCAF Station Centralia Memorial, Huron Park The base was originally opened in July 1942 when No.9 Service Flying Training School re-located from Summerside, PEI. After the war, RCAF Station Centralia was reactivated in 1947 to provide accommodation and training facilities for No. 1 Radar and Communications School, based in nearby RCAF Station Clinton. In 1948, the RCAF’s School of Flying Control was formed at Centralia, where Flying Control Officers and Aircraft Control Assistants were trained. The RCAF Station Centralia closed in 1967.

Address: On Airport Line next to South Huron Water Tower GPS: lat 43.292003, lng -81.495476 Year round

8. St. Joseph Memorial Park and Historical Walkway, St. Joseph Uncover the many fascinating stories of St. Joseph, the city that never was, through narrative and pictorial signage. Settled by French-Canadians in 1846, the village of St. Joseph has a unique and colourful role in the history of Huron County. The park began with a request by Brother André, a healer and founder of the famed Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal, canonized in October 2010 as St. André. He requested that a statue of St. Joseph be placed in the park in the early 1900’s.

Address: Located on Bluewater Highway (#21) and County Road #84 GPS: lat 43.413370, lng -81.706445 Contact: stjosephmuseum@hay.net

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15. Huron Historic Gaol, Goderich Huron County’s only National Historic Site, the Huron Historic Gaol is a unique and imposing octagonal building which served as the County Jail from its opening in 1841 until 1972. Built in an octagonal shape, the central cell blocks are surrounded by exercise yards with walls that are two feet thick. Most of the building is constructed of stone quarried from the nearby Maitland River. Be sure to visit the Huron County Museum as well and take advantage of the discounted combined admission rate. Behind the Bars – visit the Gaol on Tuesday and Thursday’s from July 10 to August 23 between 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and take a special tour where you can meet characters from the past

Website: www.stjospehmuseum.ca Year round

who lived behind the bars, regular admission rates apply.

Address: 181 Victoria Street N., Goderich GPS - lat: 43.749755, lng: 81.708313 Contact: 519-524-2686

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Website: www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Open May 4 to September 2 Mon – Sat 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Sun. 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. September 4 to October 28 Sun. To Fri. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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4. Timothy Eaton’s First Store, Kirkton The place where the Eaton’s retail empire began. Brothers, Timothy and James Eaton opened a small general store in the hamlet of Kirkton in 1856, when James became postmaster there and received the contract for the mail service between Kirkton and St. Marys. Timothy Eaton moved in the winter of 1860–61 to St. Marys, where he established a bakery. In the latter year Timothy moved to Toronto where in December 1869, he opened a store, from which grew the nation-wide business that bore the Eaton’s name.

Address: Heritage Plaque is located in the park on Northeast corner of Kirkton Road (County Rd. 6) and Hwy 23.

GPS: lat 43.324173, lng -81.313484 Year round.

5. Trivitt Anglican Memorial Church, Exeter The present building is the second Anglican Church in Exeter, Ontario. The first Christ Church was built in 1860, and used until 1888, near the present day fair grounds. Thomas Trivitt, Justice of the Peace in Huron County and long time member of the Christ Church had inherited a substantial estate. He offered to build a new and larger church if it was agreed that the church be named Trivitt Memorial. The plans for the new building cost $1,500.00, and were based on a portion of Exeter Cathedral in England. The church features beautiful stained glass windows and a Bell tower that stands 92 feet high, and includes 5 floors.

Address: 388 Main Street South, Exeter GPS: lat 43.349333, lng -81.48085 Contact: 519-235-2565

Spend an afternoon and step back in time. Read and learn about the great plans of Narcisse Cantin (1870- 1940), “Father of the St. Lawrence Seaway” to turn St. Joseph into a thriving international port. View pictures, articles, maps and other original documents depicting the story of Cantin’s dream as well as historical information about St. Joseph and area.

Address: Located at Hessenland Country Inn, 72981 Bluewater Highway (#21) GPS: lat 43.421605, lng -81.706588 Contact: 519-236-7707 or toll free 1-866-543-7736

Website: www.trivittmemorial.com

16. Elizabeth’s Gallery & Goderich Co-op Gallery, Goderich These two art galleries share a building. Located in on the Square in Goderich, Elizabeth’s is Huron County’s source for fine art, custom framing, art supplies, and fine art and printing lessons.

The gallery opened in May of 1992 and houses art from local artists. The Co-op Gallery, located in the same building, was established in May 2002. Each day, a new artist is on hand to assist you in your selections. Each April, the Gallery opens its display space for local art artists, and a Gala evening makes this experience important to the artist wishing to showcase their talents.

Address: 54 Courthouse Square, Goderich (Co-op Gallery is one the lower level) GPS: lat 43.742583, lng -81.712136 Contact: Elizabeth’s, 519-524-4080 Co-op Gallery, 519-440-0523

Open by Appointment. Please call first.

Website: www.gcgallery.ca

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Elizabeth’s Gallery is open year round, Mon. to Sat. from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Goderich Co-op Gallery is open year round, Mon. to Sat. from 10:00 to 4:00 PM

10. Swiss Settlement of Zurich

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6. MacNaughton Park & Scenic Gardens, Exeter MacNaughton Park is located on the east side of Main Street at the dam on the Ausable River. Exeter's famous and rare white squirrel which can be seen in most parts of town, but

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Website: www.stjospehmuseum.ca

Zurich was founded in July of 1856, by a Swiss settler, Frederick Knell. One year after purchasing the land a post office and a general store had been established with Mr. Knell serving as both the postmaster and owner of the store. Another well known Zurich pioneer was watchmaker and photographer, George Hess, who opened a jewellery store on Goshen Street in 1867. Mr. Hess built the clockworks for Exeter Town Hall (1887) and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (1888) and made history by inventing the first electric clock in 1888. Zurich is well-known for the annual Zurich Bean Festival, Huron County’s largest community event now in its 47th year, make plans to attend on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Address: 24A Zurich-Hensall Road GPS: lat 43.421587, lng -81.622410 Year round

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August 6-10 Celtic College Goderich Goderich District Collegiate Institute, Goderich www.celticfestival.ca August 10-12 27th Annual Bayfield Antiques Show & Sale Bluewater Bayfield Complex, Bayfield Email: cluffy@tcc.on.ca

August 11 Fiddling at the Falls, Benmiller Falls Reserve Conservation Area, Benmiller www.mvca.on.ca/frca August 18 St. Joseph Breakfast in the Park St. Joseph Memorial Park, Hwy #21 www.stjosephmuseum.ca August 24 Huron County Plowing Match 43083 Canada Company Road, Southeast of Walton August 24-25 Zurich Bean Festival Throughout Village of Zurich www.zurichbeanfestival.com

August 30 – September 1 Westcoast Bluesfest Downtown & The LIvery, Goderich www.westcoastblues.ca September 1 – September 2 Taste of Huron Various Venues in downtown Goderich www.tasteofhuron.ca September 7-9 Huron Pioneer Threshers and Hobby Show, Blyth Thresher’s Campground, Blyth www.blythsteamshow.on.ca September 28 – 30 Exeter Community Celebration Baldwin and Main Street, Exeter www.trivittmemorial.com

9. St. Joseph Museum and Archives, St. Joseph

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August 5 Car and Motorcycle Show, Benmiller Falls Reserve Conservation Area www.mvca.on.ca/frca

August 10-12 Goderich Celtic Roots Festival Lions Harbour Park, Goderich www.celticfestival.ca

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August 3-5 Bonanza Weekend Blyth Festival Blyth Festival, 423 Queen Street www.blythfestival.com

September 29-30 Communitrees/Culture Days Throughout Huron County www.heritageandculture.on.ca September 30 Bannockburn Fall Hike Bannockburn Conservation Area near Brucefield www.abca.on.ca September 30 Ciderfest, Egmondville Van Egmond House, 80 Kippen Road 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Admission $2.00 September 30 Fall Colour Tour Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area, Nature Centre Rd. www.mvca.on.ca

Throughout the Summer Twilight Tunes Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM until Aug. 30 Victoria Park Bandshell, 20 GouinlockStreet, Seaforth Piping Down the Sun Friday evenings one hour prior to sunset until Aug. 24 The Cove, Goderich Behind the Bars Tues. and Thurs. 7:00 – 9:00 PM from Jul. 10 to Aug.23 Huron Historical Gaol, 181 Victoria Street N., Goderich www.huroncounty.ca/museum

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11. Explore Ice at Iceculture, Hensall Iceculture is a world leader in the ice carving industry, having created spectacular ice sculptures and environments for clients in 27 countries. They are now offering tours of the Iceculture studio where you can see and learn about this remarkable industry and company. Visitors will see how crystal clear ice blocks are manufactured, an ice sculptor at work, observe computer-controlled equipment precision ice cutting components and they will be shown interesting ice projects being developed. Finally, they will get the ‘ice experience’ in a real ice lounge built at the facility.` .Address: 81 Brock Street, Hensall GPS: lat 43.434232, lng -81.506912 Contact: 1-888-251-9967 or info@iceculture.com

Website: www.iceculture.com

Tours must be booked in advance. Please contact for availability, rates and times

12. Bannockburn Conservation Area, Brucefield

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Bannockburn Conservation Area is home to six different natural communities: wet meadow, eastern white cedar, deciduous forest, old field and mixed scrub and marsh. The trail starts with a boardwalk that is wheelchair accessible and the popular Bannockburn Fall hike is held annually each autumn. Enjoy the new self-guided Bannockburn tour – “Walk a Mile Project” and enhance your Bannockburn experience with new signs, a professionally narrated audio tour, GPS, pedometers, and more!

Address: 76249 Bannockburn Line, Brucefield GPS: lat 43.536167, lng -81.571083 Contact: 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610

Website: www.abca.on.ca

The audio tour for Bannockburn can be downloaded from this link. http://www.abca.on.ca/page.php?page=Bannock burn Walk a Mile Trail Information Project

17. Reuben R. Sallows Gallery, Goderich The gallery is home to the largest public collection of renowned Goderich photographer Reuben Sallows (1855 – 1937), whose art continues to offer insights into rural Canadian lives around the turn of the last century. During his sixty year career, his artistic skill was recognized internationally, securing him a reputation for being a “photographic genius”. The exhibit “Life on the Farm” runs from June 4 to December 31, 2012.

Address: Located on the mezzanine level of the Goderich Library, 52 Montreal Street, Goderich GPS: lat 43.742089, lng -81.712682 Contact: 519-525-5559

Website: www.sallowsgallery.ca

Harbour Park Band Concerts Sunday evenings 7:00-8:30 PM Jun. 24 to Aug.26 Lion’s Harbour Park, West Street, Goderich Picturing Huron County: An Art Bank Retrospective & Huron County Art Show Until September 2 Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich www.huroncounty.ca/museum Life on the Farm Until December 2 Reuben R. Sallows Gallery, 52 Montreal Street, Goderich www.sallowsgallery.ca

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Full event calendar can be found at www.ontarioswestcoast.ca