WALTON’S GRAVEL RUNNER
A FEW TOWNS AND PLACES IN HURON COUNTY THAT WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE. PLEASE NOTE, SCENIC OR ADVENTURE ROUTES MAY RESULT IN BEING LOST. ALL DIRECTIONS ARE FROM THE TRACK.
G2G RAIL TRAIL
132 km’s of linear, multi-use green space from the 401 corridors at Guelph, Ontario to the shores of Lake Huron at Goderich, Ontario. The best part? It’s right next door to the track. Take your dogs for a walk, bike to Blyth or toss your runners on and clock in some kms. This mostly flat trail is accessible, peaceful and well-maintained. We might be biased, but the section running perpendicular to Walton Raceway is the prettiest. To access: head left/east from Gate B, take a right/south at McDonald Line and you’ll find the gates on either side of McDonald Line halfway between Walton Road and Blyth Road. @g2grailtrail
BLYTH
Just shy of 15km from the track, Blyth is your one-stop destination - it honestly has a little bit of everything. Featuring one of Huron County’s quaintest main streets filled many local shops and restaurants (Sweets and Treats, the Blyth Inn, Flame N Bricks Pizza (they deliver!) and more) plus Blyth Ultramar for fuel and a Timmie’s run. Also in Blyth: Blyth Food Market (small grocery store with LCBO), Blyth Pharmacy and BRØD Bread and Pastry (a scratch bakery and coffee house). A BLYTH MUST VISIT:
COWBELL BREWING CO.
A quick 10 minute drive from the track, this worldrenowned brewery just released a new menu - it’s their best one yet. With a beautiful patio and spacious interior, Cowbell can handle larger groups if you give them a call beforehand. And if you have to wait? Grab a Smooth Sailing Light Lager in their staging area and visit with the locals. Scenic or Adventure route: Turn right/West out of the track on Walton Road. Stay on it to Blyth. Warning this is an all GRAVEL ROAD. Turn left/ South in Blyth, on #4. At the stop sign is the “Boot”-another good eatery especially on Thursdays for wing night. @cowbellbrewing
Goderich is Huron County’s shining star. The square is historical - and locals know what the SQUARE is. Rumour has it there’s a limit to the amount of times you can drive around it. The Goderich beach is long and features an accessible boardwalk from start to finish plus multiple playgrounds. Catch the sunset from the pier and watch the ships come in. Also in Goderich: Square Brew, West Street Willies, Part II Bistro, the Den Juice Co. plus a few spots to rent bikes and paddleboards! Less excitingly, there is also a Walmart, Zehrs and Canadian Tire. Scenic or Adventure route: Head up #25, through Blyth and Auburn, all the way to #21. Turn South on #21. @goderichtourism
A BAYFIELD MUST VISIT:
SHOPBIKE COFFEE
We love their coffee, their shop and they are just all-around awesome people. Cool store, cool people, great coffee. Pick up a Shopbike hoody and fill your pockets with candy while you grab an iced coffee and stroll up and down the main street of Bayfield. Scenic or Adventure route from track : Head to Blyth on #25 and turn right on #4 to Londesboro. Turn right/west on #15 to Benmiller. Turn left left/ south towards #8. Take a right/ west on Highway 8 about 2km. Turn left/south on Orchard Line and follow to Bayfield. @shopbikecoffee HONOURABLE MENTION:
BLUESTONE WAKE PARK:
BEACH STREET STATION
Chuck recommended Beach Street Station to Kevin and Shelley Tyler at WaltonONE and she did not do them wrong. Located on the Main Beach in Goderich, the patio is unbeatable especially at sunset. Great food, cold drinks and some equally great people watching - what more could you ask for? @beachstreetstation
OFFICIAL EVENT PROGRAM / WALTONTRANSCAN.CA
Our go-to anytime we have some free time in the summer. The ultimate Huron County beach town with a main street filled with restaurants, unique shopping and ice cream. Our favourite spots to grab a bite to eat? The Albion, the Black Dog and if you’re looking for a grab & go option: Copenhagen’s tacos can’t be beat. Also in Bayfield: Foodland, LCBO, Lake Huron and a splash pad for the kids.
GODERICH
A GODERICH MUST VISIT:
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BAYFIELD
This place is HIDDEN GEM. A world-class wakeboard park with a new aqua park located in a pristine blue gravel quarry. It is worth checking out if you have some free time, and if you do, say hi to Andy for us! Rentals and lessons are available. Plug this one in Google Maps -> 37524 Telephone Road, Clinton, ON. @bluestonewakepark
