Stops Along the Way - Midsummer 2015

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Huron County’s fairs are aliving part of the county’shistory, representing a

continuation of the earliest efforts tobring the communities together inpioneer days. This year, for instance,the Seaforth Fall Fair will mark its170th edition, Sept. 17-20.

Though most of the county’s fairsare held in the fall, Clinton andHensall are known for their springfairs, held in early June, while Zurichnow holds its fair July 24-26.

The small northern Huron villageof Dungannon gets the second half ofthe summer off to a roaring start with

its fair on Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds,just west of the village. There will bea baby show, kids’ activities, a horseshow and a beef show.

Bayfield Fair, provides lots of funactivities for the thousands who swellthe lakeside village’s population insummer. Gates open and the midwaystarts operating at 4:30 Fridayafternoon, Aug. 14, and the

fairgrounds is a hive of activity rightthrough until the fair’s closing onSunday at 5 p.m.

Friday highlights include Ribfestfrom 5-9 p.m. and a cook-offcompetition at 6 p.m., a knife andaxe-throwing demonstration and achance to watch a chain-saw artistcarve a sculpture.

Saturday the gates open at 9 a.m.

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It’s fair time!Late summer and early fall bring fairs to many county towns

Fair time brings fun to many Hurontowns and villages.

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when the western horse show beginsin the main show ring. Later there are4-H dairy and sheep clubcompetitions. At 11 a.m. there’s aparade through the streets. Elsewherepipe bands will entertain, youthbands will perform and there areplenty of activities for kids and adultsalike. At 7 p.m. Saturday evening,the Rise 2 Fame talent show will beheld at the arena auditorium and from9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music Fest will beheld.

Sunday, a miniature horse showwill kick off the morning activities at9 a.m. At noon there’ll be a heavyhorse show and at 1 and 2 p.m. therewill be demonstrations of Friesianhorses. At 1 p.m. there will be ajamboree at the auditorium. Ofcourse the midway is in operationfrom 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A full schedule is available on thewebsite http://bayfieldfallfair.ca.

Kirkton, at the southeastern cornerof the county, hosts the first of theSeptember fairs, Sept. 11-13.Highlights include a parade, ademolition derby, kids’ activities, apetting zoo and pet show, baby show,and 4-H dairy show.

Lucknow, straddling the borderbetween Huron and Bruce Counties,holds its fair Sept. 18-20.

Friday night begins with theofficial opening at 7:15 with localdignitaries followed by localentertainment and a pie and cakeauction.

Saturday morning kicks off at 9:30a.m. with a light horse show, a 4-Hbeef show and an open sheep show

followed by a poultry show at 10a.m. At 11 a.m. the fair parade willproceed down main street to thefairgrounds.

Afternoon activities includeentertainment for children and adults,a baby show, outdoor games,children’s pedal tractor pull, andlivestock shows. In the evening therewill be a youth dance and a wingnight and adult dance.

Sunday begins with a fair breakfastat 8:30 a.m. and a community churchservice at 10 a.m. with a pet show atnoon.

The website for Lucknow Fall Fairis http://www.lucknowagsociety.ca.

Next up is the Brussels Fall Fair onSept. 15 and 16. The big day isWednesday, Sept. 16 beginning witha parade from Victoria Park, at 11:30a.m., through downtown to the fair

grounds at the south end of the town. As well as livestock shows and

school and home craft displays, thefair features a family day includingclowns, face painting, a kids’ tractorpull, wiggle cars and games andcontests. The fair’s website iswww.brusselsfallfair.ca.

Seaforth’s fair, one of the county’slargest, is Sept. 17-20. There will belots of exhibits on display, fromcategories including – but not limitedto – arts and crafts, baking, fruits andvegetables, and livestock.

There will also be an antiquetractor and auto show, a bike draw,parade, lawn mower races, anddances for both the junior set andthose over 19. The fair’s website iswww.seaforthagriculturalsociety.on.ca for more details.

Finally the fair season is wrappedup in the northeast at Gorrie wherethe Howick-Turnberry Fair is heldOct. 2-4. Highlights include a saddlehorse show, animal races, a largemidway, children’s entertainment, apork auction and a garden tractor pullon Sunday. For more detailedentertainment closer to the eventcheck out their website atwww.howickagriculturalsociety.ca



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The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, Celtic Collegeand Celtic Kids Day Camps are under the leadershipof a new artistic director for the first time since their

inception more than 20 years ago.The festival, which takes place at Lions’ Harbour Park in

Goderich from Aug 7-9, brings celtic-inspired musicians,vendors and artists together in one place.

Kate Johnston, who has long been involved in theorganization of the event, was promoted to the ArtisticDirector of the show when founder Warren Robinsonstepped down.

“This will be my first time programming the lineup andI’ve decided to focus on this idea of Celtic roots,” she said.“Celtic music came from Scotland and Ireland, but it’sbecome a part of so many things here so we’re broadeningthe mandate of the show.”

The new show will focus not only on traditional celtic

music but also some bands who have been influenced bytraditional music.

“There are bands like Great Lake Swimmers, who playkind of folk music, who definitely felt the effect of celticmusic,” she said. “We still have traditional music, butwe’re looking to go a little bigger.”

The acts and the visitors come from all over Canada and


Other things to see and do:Menesetung Bridge: When theCanadian Pacific Railway line wasdiscontinued in 1988, Goderichresidents organized to save thebridge over the Maitland River.

Re-named the MenesetungBridge (the original native name forthe Maitland River) it provides aspectacular view of the river valley,Goderich harbour and Lake Huronbeyond. For more information visitour website: www.northhuron.on.ca,and check out the Attractionsfeature in the Stops Along the Waysection.Marine Heritage Walking Tour:

Dating back to the days before thefirst European settlers arrived, theGoderich waterfront and harbourareas have a rich history. Walk theMarine Heritage Walkway with signsthat are written an a casuallanguage which highlights many ofthe key paints of major interestacross the waterfront.

The Waterfront Walk fol lows the Boardwalk from the Main Beach, through St. Christopher’sBeach to Rotary Cove. The Marine Heritage Walking Tour is open year round during daylighthours with free admission.Brochures and maps are available

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When William “Tiger” Dunlop was sentinto the Huron Tract by the CanadaCompany to prepare for opening up thearea to settlers, he fell in love with thesetting of Goderich on Lake Huron at themouth of the Maitland River. He made ithis headquarters, living north of the river(his tomb is a historical site with amagnificent view of the harbour and thetown). As the political capital of the countyand the site of the largest and best harbour,

it has become the largest centre in Huron. Goderich is noted for its “wheel and

spoke” design, with streets radiating outfrom Court House Square. It is also filledwith some of the county’s most beautifulVictorian homes. A devastating tornadodestroyed large parts of Goderich in August2011, but the town has rebuilt and used thetragedy as an opportunity to look at itsdowntown and reimagine it into a newimage for the future.

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Several stages at the Celtic Roots Festival mean there’splenty of opportunity to enjoy hours of music over twodays.

Learning, enjoyingCeltic music

With Celtic College, Celtic Kids’ Campand Celtic Roots Festival, Goderich hasa full week celebrating Celtic culture

the North United States and bring agood mix of experiences, Johnstonsaid.

As far as the mechanics of theshow, things aren’t changing a lot.

“There are still five stages, one ofwhich is the main stage,” Johnstonsaid. “We’re expanding the beveragegarden as well and putting a stage inthere so that people can have a drinkand enjoy some music”

The Celtic College and KidsCamps are both moving back toGoderich District Collegiate InstituteJohnston said, which is a goodchange.

“Having them both together makesit a bit easier for people to participateand it’s a great space there,” she said.

The college teaches musical skillsand more, inspired by Celtictraditions.

One big change that Johnstonwanted to implement for her firstyear was the scheduling of concertsevery night during the Celtic college,which is held during the week priorto the Festival.

“Every night of the college, wewant to have a concert,” she said.“We want to have the teachersperform at the stage on The Squareand we want Ceili dancing performed

every night.”As far as the musical acts are

concerned, Johnston said she is veryexcited for this year’s line up.

The Outside Track is a supergroupthat she says will play a very excitingshow. Dave Gunning, who wrote thenew Hockey Night in Canada jinglefor CBC will also be performing andStratford’s Trent Sevrn, a trio ofCeltic musicians will also take thestage.

For more information or tickets,visit www.celticfestival.ca


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The law did not always show asmuch leniency with criminalsas it does today. Those darker

times in Canada’s history can beexplored at the Huron Historic Gaol.

From petty theft to murder, theGaol saw thousands of criminals,guilty of every manner of crimeimaginable, make the journey downthe long and echoing corridor to oneof several locked cells since itopened in 1841.

Built in 1839 on land donated tothe county by the Canada Company,the Gaol was designed by Torontoarchitect Thomas Young with theintent of moving away from thesmaller, overcrowded buildingdesigns that were commonplace atthe time, and towards a morehumanitarian prison design.

The Gaol features a number oflarger cells on the third floor to hold

criminals while they awaited averdict from the judge. Thecourtroom, for a time, was also onthe third floor, which continued to beused for 20 years before a newcourthouse was erected in thedowntown square.

The Gaol also included kitchen andlaundry facilities on the lower floors,and several courtyards for theinmates to use for work andexercise – not exactly a luxury hotel,but arguably more comfortable thanwhat passed for a jail previously.

Although it was intended as atemporary holding facility forcriminals, it was also used to housethe homeless, vagrants and theinsane, as they couldn’t afford tobuild separate homes for them.

Surrounded on all sides by 18 feethigh stone walls, two feet thick andtopped with loose stone, inmates

were hard pressed to attempt anescape, but that didn’t stop somefrom trying. However, most who didwere either incapacitated by the 18foot drop on the other side of thewall, or if it was during the wintermonths, they were driven back to thejail by hunger and the harsh


Opened in 1841, the Huron County Gaol is one of the oldest buildings in Huron County.

Recreating hard timeThe Huron County Historic Gaol gives a glimpse of the lives of

prisoners in the 1800s

Displays recreate the office of theGaol when it was in use.

elements.Originally, the governor, who was

the head guard at the jail, lived on thesecond floor of the Gaol with hisfamily, with only a locked steel doorbetween them and the inmates. Awall of one of the courtyards waseventually knocked down and thearea converted into the governor’snew living quarters, connecting themdirectly to the jail but with a bit moreprivacy and security.

The Gaol was shut down in 1972and declared as a national historicsite, and has become a popular tourist

stop, operating in conjunction withthe Huron County Museum.

The last of Canada’s publichangings is said to have taken placein the Gaol with the execution ofNicholas Melady Jr. in 1869. He wasfound guilty of murdering his fatherand stepmother, and although recordsshow that others were involved in thecrime, Nicholas was the only onewho received a sentence.

Then there was the infamous caseof 14-year-old Steven Truscott, whospent time in the Gaol in 1959 afterbeing sentenced to hang for murder.

Prime Minister John Diefenbakercommuted the sentence to life inprison and Truscott was releasedafter 10 years. Fifty years later, hewas found to have been wronglyconvicted.

Tours of the Gaol are availableduring their regular hours Monday toSaturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4:30p.m. or by appointment.

Also, Tuesday and Thursdayevenings until August 27, you havethe opportunity to experience aprisoner’s life in the Gaol’s “Behindthe Bars” summer program. Walk todifferent areas of the jail and meetthe different personalitiesrepresenting historical figures fromthe Gaol, based on the history thathas been pieced together fromvarious sources.

The Huron Historic Gaol is locatedat the corner of Victoria Street Northand Gloucester Terrace in Goderich.For more information about Behindthe Bars, admission prices and othersummer activities at the HuronHistoric Gaol and Huron CountyMuseum, call 519-524-6971 or visitwww.huroncounty.ca/museum.

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By Shawn Loughlin

This year, West Coast Blues inGoderich is celebrating a biganniversary, as it marks its

10th year, making it Huron County’spremiere Labour Day weekendattraction.

This year’s event will include aneight-venue Walkabout Bluesevening, a star-studded main stage“Downtown Shuffle” show and amotorcycle show and shine, whichwas held for the first time at lastyear’s event.

The weekend begins on Friday,Sept. 4 with Walkabout Blues, acome-and-go town-wide concertthroughout Goderich that will hosteight different musical acts at eightdifferent venues.

The event has expanded from pastyears, when it included seven events.Hosting musical acts for this year’sWalkabout Blues will be The Bistro,Paddy O’Neil’s, the Goderich Grilland Bar, Pat and Kevin’s, Elizabeth’sArt Gallery, West Street Willy’s,

The Park House and Joe Friday’s.Music at the venues begins at

8:30 p.m. that night and runs until theestablishments close their doors forthe night.

Walkabout Blues always comeswith a hint of competition, as a spoton the next year’s event’s main stageawaits the “winner” of WalkaboutBlues, or as organizer John Harrisonputs it “the band that kills it thebest”.

This year’s Walkabout Blues line-up has already been announced.

Paul Langille will perform at TheBistro, Pigeon Jones will play JoeFriday’s, the Conor Gains Band isplaying Paddy O’Neil’s, theGoderich Grill and Bar is playinghost to the Douglas Watson R&BReview, Chuckee Zehr is taking thestage at Pat & Kevin’s on the Square,the Doug Varty Band will perform at Elizabeth’s Art Gallery, while the Waterstreet Blues Band will play West Street Willy’s and The Woodcock Band will be at

the Park House.A wristband for Walkabout Blues

costs just $10 per person. They areincluded, however, in a $30 weekendpass for West Coast Blues, whichgains the patron entry to bothWalkabout Blues and the Saturdaynight main stage show for $30.

From 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, in downtown Goderich, WestCoast Blues will be hosting amotorcycle show and shine as well asa free concert at the Courthouse Parkbandstand.

Registration for the show and shinestarts at 1:30 p.m. and the event itselfruns from 2-4 p.m. Coinciding withthe motorcycle event will be outdoormusic provided by Stevie T andChuckee Zehr, also running from 2-4 p.m.

Headlining this year’s Saturdaynight outdoor main stage show willbe the Paul Deslauriers Band. Basedin Montreal, Deslauriers has wonmultiple Maple Blues Awards,including two in 2014, one of which

Goderich’s West Coast Bluesfest provides entertainment in various locations around The Square.

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declared him Guitarist of the Year.Supporting Deslauriers and his

band will be the Drew Nelson Band.Nelson has been making blues

music in Canada for nearly 40 yearsand is primarily known for his skillsin playing the slide guitar.

Over the years, the Juno Award-nominated Nelson has shared thestage with blues legends such as B.B.King, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy,Junior Wells, Stevie Ray Vaughan,Little Richard and others.

Nelson released his latest album,The Other Side, just last year.

Also performing on Saturdaynight’s main stage will be PaulReddick and the Weber Brothers, aswell as the Magic Moments BluesBand, which will get the night startedat 7 p.m.

Tickets for the Saturday nightconcert are $25 each in advance, butcan be bundled with a Friday nightWalkabout Blues wristband for $30.Tickets for the Saturday night showmay also be available at the door for$30 each.

Harrison says he feels West CoastBlues has no problem attracting top-notch talent because it’s aprofessional production that doesn’tcome saddled with corporatesponsors. West Coast Blues is a not-for-profit organization that simplyfocuses on providing a superiormusical experience with a strict focuson the blues.

For more information on WestCoast Blues or for tickets, visit

westcoastblues.ca. Once on the site,follow the ticket links, where passescan be purchased throughwww.ticketscene.ca or www.bettertravelling.ca.

Locally, tickets are availablethroughout Goderich at Ernie KingMusic, Wuerth Shoes, Fincher’s,104.9 The Beach, Joe Friday’s andalso at Fincher’s in Kincardine.

Downtown Goderich becomes a great place to enjoy music during Bluesfest.

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Bayfield may today be a meccafor shoppers, diners andpleasure boaters, but there’s

something in just about every cornerof the village that reminds you it’s

also a village with a fascinatinghistory. Now, thanks to guided toursoffered by the Bayfield HistoricalSociety on Saturdays at 1 p.m. duringthe summer, visitors can get a peek

into that colourful history.Starting from the Bayfield Heritage

Centre at 20 Main Street, the tourtells the story of the village’sevolution, explains the Historical

Other things to see and do:Bayfield Fair runs from the openingof the midway on Friday evening,August 14 through unti l 5 p.m.Sunday. Highlights include the Ribsand Music Fest beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 14. Localfood establishments will provide theirbest barbecued ribs.

The main fair takes place onSaturday with a parade, horseshows, petting zoo, youth talent show, 4-H achievements,concessions and displays at arenaand fairgrounds 9 a.m. to midnight.Sunday’s activities run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Beauty,eleganceand calmgrace thehistoriclakesidevillage

In the 1830s Baron de Tuyll purchasedland in the Huron tract and over the yearsthe area gave signs of commercial growth.It has since then gained recognition as aplace to live and enjoy. Boasting one ofthe most beautiful sunsets, Bayfield ishome to holidayers and boaters. It offersnot just excellent opportunities forenjoying nature, but with its many marinasand beaches is an idyllic spot for thewater lover. It is ironic therefore that a

rather shortsighted individual wrote in the1879 Belden Atlas that the harbour was“never used and never likely to be.”

Bayfield’s people are also proud of theirheritage. The Archives Room is located onmain street along with many historicbuildings, including The Albion and TheLittle Inn restored to Victorian elegance.

Many of this quaint village’s residenceshave also been maintained in their originalVictorian style.

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Revealing the unseen storiesHistoric walking tours tell fascinating tales

Bayfield’s historic walking tours reveal the secrets behind many of the village’s historic facades.


Society’s Ralph Laviolette who hasat times in the past conducted similartours. Architecturally, visitors willsee how the earliest buildings weremade of frame and how brickbuildings began being erected in the1860s. Main Street started out as amostly residential street and it’s onlyin recent decades that so many retailbusinesses popped up in formerhouses and newly-built commercialbuildings.

The tour winds its way to thelakeside Pioneer Park where, lookingdown on the harbour, the evolutionof Bayfield’s role as a port isdescribed. As pioneer settlers clearedthe nearby farmland and plantedcrops, Bayfield’s harbour became away for them to get their grain tomarket. In those days of rudimentaryroads before the coming of therailway, farmers brought their grainto town and sold it to grain

merchants who then loaded it inschooners in the harbour and shippedit off to city markets.

When the railway arrived atGoderich to the north, the shippingbusiness died but Bayfield became afishing port with as many as 12fishing boats making the harbourtheir home. There’s still acommercial fishery in Bayfield todaybut there’s been a new evolution.Beginning in the 1970s Bayfieldbecame the largest port for sailingyachts and other pleasure craft on theCanadian side of Lake Huron,helping swell the village’s off-seasonpopulation of 800 to 3,000 to 4,000.

Participants on tour will also hearghost stories and the scuttle-butt onwhich neighbours shot at each other’schickens long ago, and the history ofvarious buildings.

The scheduled guided tour costs$10 per person (with discounts forlarger groups). Included is a copy ofthe self-guided tour book whichnormally sells for $5, so that tourparticipants can follow up the tour ontheir own if they want to go back toany of the locations. If you’re notgoing to be in Bayfield on Saturdaysat 1 p.m., a tour can be arranged bycalling the Heritage Centre at 519-440-6206 or you can take the self-guided tour by purchasing the guide.Around Bayfield there are more than50 different historical plaquesallowing those out walking to learnthe village’s story.

As well, the Heritage Centre isopen Wednesday to Saturday from 1-5 p.m. and eight historical displayshave been set up inside that addinterest to a visit. The HistoricalSociety has also created 18 shortvideos which it is beginning to puton-line.

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When the 50th Zurich BeanFestival is held August 21-22, 15,000-18,000 people

can be expected to crowd Zurich’sdowntown – a far cry from thevillage’s initial celebration, August27, 1966.

Back then a group of public-spirited local citizens wanted tohighlight the major local crop, whitebeans, as well as the heritage of the French Canadian and Germansettlers of the area, just inland


Other things to see and do:Narcisse Cantin Park, St. Joseph:With a dream to create a thrivingport community, Narcisse Cantintried and failed to make his dream areality. Without the funding it wasimpossible to construct the desiredcanal in 1896.

In the park just west of Zurich, astatue of the ambitious dreamerstands which was created in 1972.

A walk through the small park willgive insight into how the settlersaround the turn of the 19th centurylived. Breakfast in the Park: August 15,supporters of Narcisse Cantin Park(see above) will be serving breakfastat the park from 7:30-10:30 a.m. andtelling the story of Cantin and thecommunity.

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Villagemaintainsits link toits Swiss,Germanheritage

As its name would attest Zurich wasoriginally settled by Swiss and Germanfamilies. The first was Frederick Knell,circa 1856. In its first few years thevillagers built churches, a town hall andschool.

Its prosperity was threatened in 1933by fire, but neighbours pitched in to savethe village. Damaged buildings wererepaired or rebuilt.

Surrounded by the rich agricultural

land of Huron, Zurich throws one bigparty each summer with its annual BeanFestival. Thousands flock to the villageduring this event to sample the bounty.

Its European background is evident inits buildings. The community centre andformer municipal office in particularcompliment the Swiss heritage, whichthough not as rich today with its diversepopulation, lends itself to the charm ofthis picturesque community.

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Feast and fun in ZurichZurich marks its 50th Bean Festival in 2015

Thousands sit downfor meals of bakedbeans and smokedpork chops.

from Lake Huron.The organizers were amazed when

nearly 3,000 people arrived that firstyear to sample a meal of bakedbeans, cold pork, coleslaw, tomatoesand bread rolls — all for the princelysum of one dollar. So many peoplearrived the committee ran out of porkby 6 p.m.

Forty women cooked and servedthe meal, which included 600 poundsof (dry) beans.

Stressing the connection with thefarms where the food was grown, abus took visitors to the nearby farmsof Charles Rau where they toured thebean fields by tractor and wagon.

There are just too many people atthe Bean Festival to be visiting farmfields these days but there’s plenty tokeep them busy anyway.

Over the five decades since, theZurich Bean Festival has built ahuge, day-long event that takes overthe entire village — centred aroundthe delicious meals created fromwhite beans grown on area farms.

Of course a lot of imagination andhard work on the part of arearesidents went along with that bean.

Carol Prang, 2015 Bean Festivalpresident explains that as each annualedition of the Festival approaches,farmers and businesspeople,homemakers and professional womenroll up their sleeves and work side byside preparing for one of Ontario’slargest food events. It takes morethan 300 volunteers to pull off a one-day festival that draws a crowd manytimes the population of the village.

Prang herself became involved 22years ago when groups her childrenwere involved in took part inorganizing various parts of the event.

Cooking for more than 3,000people, is not an everydayoccurrence. Preparations begin amonth ahead, when supplies areordered. The kitchen needs 1,800pounds of dry white beans forbaking, all donated by three localprocessors: Hensall District Co-op,Parrish and Heimbecker and W. G.Thompson. They order 3,200 smokedpork chops.

To prepare for the Saturday,August 22 event, volunteers swinginto action the previous Sunday nightwhen the first batch of 500 pounds ofdry beans are put in water to soak.

The next night those beans arecombined with the other ingredientsand the baking begins. Another batchof beans are put on to soak so they’ll

be ready to be cooked the next night.And so it goes all week. The cookedbeans are stored in the Bean Festivalkitchen’s walk-in coolers. OnSaturday, they’ll be hauled out again,reheated in the big bean cookers andserved, beginning at 11 a.m., alongwith the barbecued pork chops, to thewaiting crowds of people. Meals areserved until they run out of food.

For those who arrive early, there’salso a pancake and sausage breakfastat the Bluewater Community Centrefrom 7-10 a.m.


Hundreds of antique and classiccars are an added attraction.

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While there are plenty ofhistoric buildings andplaques on display along

Ontario’s West Coast, most datefrom the time of European settlement

in the mid-1800s. At LambtonHeritage Museum you can learnabout the region before the settlersmade their way into the area.

The museum’s Lambton Gallery

tells the early origins of the area thatis now Lambton County (which alsogenerally applies to many parts ofHuron County). It explains, forinstance, the endless battle betweenplant and wind that shape andreshape the sand dunes along LakeHuron.

Moving to human habitation,displays explain the early occupationof this area by the AttawandanIndians who lived in the regionbetween Lakes Huron and Erie morethan 400 years ago. Because theyrefused to get drawn into ongoingwars between the Huron aboriginaltribes around Georgian Bay and theIroquois south of Lake Erie, theywere known as the Neutral Indians.They were able to enforce theirneutrality because they were inpossession of the flint beds that wereused for weapons and tools.

But after the English settlers in theU.S. armed the Iroquois withmuskets, and the French fromQuebec armed the Hurons, the valueof flint was diminished and theAttawandan’s neutrality couldn’t last.The Iroquois wiped out the Hurons,

Other things to see and do:Huron Country Playhouse: One ofthe largest and longest-runningprofessional summer theatres inOntario, the Playhouse has aspecial atmosphere. It’s located on afarm near Grand Bend with twomodern theatres in buildings thatlook like barns. The large maintheatre was designed for staging Broadway musicals and

much of the season it’s home tobeloved musicals. The moreintimate Playhouse II hosts smallercomedies.The Starlite Drive-In Theatre: One ofthe few drive-in movie theatres left,the Starlite Drive-In Theatre offers avintage experience with currentmovies to all in attendance.

In the hopes of giving a retro feelwith brand new movies, The Starlite

Drive-In Theatre has a cash-onlyconcession stand and sound sentstraight into your car via a local FMradio frequency. Featured films can be found each week at thetheatre or at their websitewww.starlitedriveintheatre.com AccommodationCamping:Port Blake Day Park and Beach(see page 47 for details.)

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Each year, spring’s arrival transformsGrand Bend from a quiet residential villageto one of the meccas of the lake region forpeople seeking the pleasures of summer.Those visitors, attracted by the wide sandybeach and the air of excitement of “thestrip”, drive the local economy today.

It was Lake Huron that attracted manyof the original settlers to the area,specifically the fish that brought Quebecfamilies to the area.

One visitor in 1875 described the villageas thoroughly uninviting with its taverns,two stores and a mill. In fact in the earlyyears a miller who built a dam on the AuxSable River which flooded farmland inneighbouring townships, saw his mill anddam destroyed by rioting farmers.

Riotous behaviour in more recent timeshas usually been the result of over-exuberant vacationers welcoming thesummer.

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Telling a county’s historyLambton Heritage Museum looks at thecounty’s history back to aboriginal days

As well as the displays inside, the Lambton Museum has restored buildings.


then turned on the peacefulAttawandans, destroying them.

And so when the European settlersentered southwestern Ontario, thearea was generally occupied onlyfitfully by the nomadic Chippewapeoples who, because a particularpiece of land didn’t mean much, wereagreeable to sell their land to theBritish government. The area nowoccupied by Brooke, Enniskillen andWarwick Townships was sold for thepromise of 2 pounds, 10 shillings ayear for every man, woman and childin perpetuity, so long as thepopulation never got higher than the240 people who lived in the area atthe time.

The exhibit goes on to explain theearly years of settlement, the farmingand household tools, the mills andother early industries such ascreameries and cheese factories, thehistory of transportation includingthe railroads and the St. Clair tunnelfrom Sarnia to Port Huron under theSt. Clair River, which on itscompletion in 1891 was the longestsubmarine tunnel in the world. Ofcourse the story of the county’s rolein the early oil industry is alsofeatured.

Elsewhere, the Walden Galleryoffers the large collection of pressedglass donated to the museum by FredWalden and tells how the glass wasmade. The Lambton furniturecollection shows early Ontariofurniture and explains the differentstyles.

This year’s special exhibitexamines Lambton’s role in wars,

from the Fenian Raids from the U.S.following that country’s Civil War,through the Boer War, two WorldWars and into the peacekeeping era.Featured in the display are uniformsand soldiers’ kit from the variouseras.

Also in the special exhibits sectionis the kids’ activity area with theexhibit Discover Dinosaurs andFossils. Here the history goes backmuch farther than even the earliestLambton beginnings.

But Lambton Heritage Museum ismore than just the indoor displays.

Out back there’s a village ofbuildings moved to the site andexhibit/storage halls where largerequipment such as farm machinery,sleighs and wagons are displayed.

In this village of shady, tree-linedstreets you’ll find a blacksmith shop,a beef-ring slaughterhouse, a meetinghouse, a church, a school and ahome, all fully furnished for thetimes. The church was built in 1867,the school in 1899 and the home in1857.

The 1867 Cameron PresbyterianChurch is furnished with items fromearly local churches and has becomea popular spot for local weddings.

In pleasant weather, this areaoffers various locations for picnics,including a shelter with picnic tables.The outdoor buildings are open mid-April to mid-December.

Located eight kilometres south ofGrand Bend, the museum drawsapproximately 17,000 visitorsannually. Until October 31 it is openMonday to Friday from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. and weekends and holidaysfrom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 forseniors and students over 13 years ofage, $3 for children 4-12 and free foryounger children.

Further information on themuseum itself and special programsis available on the museum’swebsite, www.lclmg.org or you cangive them a call at 519-243-2564


The Walden Gallery (left) has an extensive pressed glass collection while Lambton County’s military history is told inthis summer’s special exhibition in the Lambton Gallery.

By Shawn Loughlin

In now its 19th year as an event,the Exeter Ram Rodeo Weekend,scheduled this year for Aug. 7-9,

has enjoyed steady growth and showsno signs of slowing that trend.

South Huron Community ServiceManager Jo-Anne Fields says thatsteady growth is somethingorganizers have been striving for, soit’s rewarding when she receivescalls from people planning theirvacation around the rodeo every year.

Organizers have attributed therapid growth of the event, in part, tothe change in weekend. The eventused to be hosted on the CivicHoliday weekend and since it hasbeen changed to the followingweekend, attendance has continued

to rise.Another aspect of the rodeo and

its importance to the community thatFields takes great pride in is the

repeat visits it creates.“From a recreation standpoint, the

economic spinoff it creates, thecurrent of people making their way toSouth Huron is great,” Fields says.“People may not have time to see allof the great things in South Huronthat weekend, but they come back,and that’s so important.”

In recent years, she says, there hasbeen a great effort to try anddiversify the weekend’s events,creating a lot of kid-friendly events,many of which are free, so they don’timpact visitors’ wallets.

Over the years, Fields says, shehas always been impressed with thenumber of people who come fromlarger city centres like Toronto andKitchener who have never seen rodeobefore. She says they always leavewith smiles on their faces.

The weekend kicks off on Friday,Aug. 7 with Family Friendly RodeoNight, which is presented by theSouth Huron Optimist Club. Theevent runs from 6-9 p.m. at the rodeo


South Huron Trail: The trail linkstogether the downtownMacNaughton Park with AusableBayfield Conservation Authority’sMorrison Dam Conservation area 2 km east of Exeter. You canaccess the trail from either end.

Morrison Dam ConservationArea was constructed in 1959 andthe man-made lake offers fishing,swimming and boating while walkingtrails around it offer interestinghikes.

For more information see ourwebsite www.northhuron.on.ca, andcheck out the Outdoor Activitiesfeature in the Stops Along the Waysection.AccommodationBed & BreakfastThe Gregory(see pages 45-46 for details.)Camping:Elliott Park(see page 47-49 for details.)

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Two earlytownsjoined toformExeter

One of the things that people passingthrough Exeter notice is the length of themain street. If Exeter seems like it has amain street long enough for two towns, it’sbecause Exeter is made up of two originalvillages, Exeter and Francestown whichwere joined in 1873.

Today Exeter is the largest centre in thesouthern part of the county and secondonly to Goderich in population. Located inthe heart of south Huron’s fertile farmland,

agriculture plays a big part in Exeter’seconomy with industries processing localfarm products and creating and sellingequipment for farm use. Exeter has alsobecome the shopping centre for thesouthern portion of the county.

The town also offers a beautiful spot tostop for a picnic or to stretch your legs atMacNaughton Park, on the east side ofmain street, beside the river in thenorthern part of the town.

A capsule history

Ridin’, ropin’ thrillsExeter rodeo excitememt, family fun, music, August 7-9

Old-west skills are on display at the Exeter Ram Rodeo Weekend.

grounds, and is free for those of allages.

Throughout the night access to therodeo grounds is free for patrons ofall ages. It includes a western-themedevent hosted by Party Perfect, moonbounce, games and the Ram RodeoOlympics for kids.

The evening concludes with oneof the weekend’s biggest annualdraws, the BX93 video dance, whichwill be held at the South HuronRecreation Centre from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Action on the dirt then begins onSaturday, Aug. 8 with slack rodeoaction taking to the ring at noon. At 2 p.m., vendors and the event’srefreshment area open and at 4 p.m.the Dodge Ram Rodeo performance,which is wheelchair accessible,begins.

During the rodeo’s intermission,which is at 4:45 p.m., vendors andthe refreshment area will be open,while a sheep scramble will takecentre stage.

At 6 p.m. there will be money upfor grabs, if you’re a kid, with thesandbox loonie search. One hundreddollars in loonies will be hidden in asandbox and watching childrensearch for the money, Fields says, iseasily one of the highlights of theweekend every year.

At 6 p.m., entertainment under thetent will begin, which will feature theShelly Rastin Band. Rastin first gotattention for her music when shesupported country music superstarKeith Urban at a festival and her starhas continued to rise since.

Sunday, Aug. 9 will begin with acountry-style brunch, which is hostedby the Exeter Legion Auxiliary. Thebreakfast will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Ram Rodeo will begin againat 2 p.m. that day, running until 4 p.m. with a sheep scramble duringintermission once again. The looniesearch will also take place again thatday.

Tickets are $15 per adult and $10per child between the ages of six and12. Family passes for two adults andthree children are available for $60,with each additional child costing$10. Kids under the age of five get infor free.



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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9Country-Style Brunch (South Huron Rec. Centre Hall) ............8:00 AM - 1:00 PMVendors & Refreshment area open ........................................................12 NOONRam Rodeo Tour - Wheelchair accessible................................................2:00 PMVendor Area, Refreshments & Entertainment...........................................2:45 PMIntermission Sheep Scramble - Hosted by Lions Club..............................2:45 PMIntermission Loonie Search in the Sandbox - Hosted by Crabby Joes .....2:45 PM

Welcome to the Municipality ofSouth Huron

The Municipality of South Huron is one of Ontario’s most productiveagricultural areas. This growing community offers an abundance ofcultural, recreational, and business opportunities.The Huron Country Playhouse Theatre is located just outside the Villageof Grand Bend. There is excellent swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing,baseball, soccer, tennis, first-class golf courses and overnight camping.The many parks and Conservation areas offer unique settings for a quietpicnic or an exhilarating hike.

Special events and attractions are scheduled throughout the summerseason including the Exeter Rodeo, being held August 7th-9th offering anexciting event of ropin’ and ridin’! It is one of the largest rodeos in Ontarioon the Ram Rodeo Tour. While attending the Exeter Rodeo, we invite youto visit the shops and stores in our beautiful downtown area andencourage you to stroll through the community to catch a glimpse of ourwell-known White Squirrels.

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By Shawn Loughlin

Anyone familiar with CanadianTire’s now-famous “icetruck” will now know a little

bit about Iceculture, Huron County’s

innovative gem, based in Hensall andnow through tours of the companythey can learn more.

The company, which grew out of ahobby in the 1980s, was

commissioned to help demonstratethe efficiency of Canadian Tire carbatteries, no matter the temperature,in a campaign launched for lastyear’s hockey season.

Iceculture was asked to build atruck frame completely out of itssignature crystal clear ice on thechassis of a GMC 2500 pickup truck.

Iceculture President Heidi Bayleydescribed it as one of the mostchallenging projects the companyhad ever undertaken. This statementmade despite the fact that Iceculturehas constructed many extremelycomplex projects over the years, likea 9,000-square foot ice maze inToronto, a Disney ice castle in NewYork City’s Times Square and anumber of ice lounges all over theworld.

The television spot can still beviewed at iceculture.com

The company was also brought infor a promotional project by theToronto Maple Leafs last Septemberto create an ice brick wall with theteam’s logo carved into the centrejust ahead of the start of the2014/2015 NHL season.

While it was the creation of crystalclear ice sculptures that first putIceculture on the map, the companyhas recently reinvented itself, makingthe Hensall location one of HuronCounty’s premier tourist attractions.

Iceculture founder Julian Bayleysays the restructuring of the companymade it “leaner and meaner” with anemphasis on tours of the facility,which he says are quite educational.

The company continues to providehigh-end ice sculptures, but afterlosing much of its American businessafter the 2008 recession, the majorityof Iceculture’s private business nowcomes from Asia and the MiddleEast.


Other things to see and do:The Garlic Box: Jackie Rowe hasturned locally-grown garlic into awhole range of tasty products. Formore information see the Foodsection of our website:www.northhuron.on.ca.

AccommodationBed & BreakfastSybille’s Garden Bed andBreakfast(see pages 45, 46 for details.)

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The whitebeancapital isknown forleading inagriculture

By the turn of the 20th century, thepolice village of Hensall, which had heldits first municipal election in 1884, wasthriving with a population of over 1,000.

In the years since it has gainedrecognition as a place rich in industry anddevelopment. The town hall was built in1914 and as with many of its ilk was thehub of community life.

A business group formed in 1982 andled a beautification program for the village

that resulted in work on a grassed areaalong the railroad, shrubs and flowerbedsin the village and a mini-park at onevillage corner. Hensall is known for itswell-maintained buildings, manicuredlawns and gardens. The pride shown by itsresidents is evident in every turn.

One of the biggest draws to the villageis its annual spring fair, a tradition for thepast 145 years. There is also a communitywide yard sale each May.

A capsule history

A cool attractionIceculture tours draw busloads to see

the art of ice sculptures

A group of visitors sees the ice lounge at Iceculture in Hensall.

The newly-designed tours are about90 minutes long and include a planttour, time in the plant’s sample icelounge and then conclude with a 40-minute presentation by Bayleyand Iceculture staff. Enhanced toursare also available, which include anice-carving demonstration by one ofIceculture’s skilled ice carvers.

“The tours have really taken off,”Bayley says. “We’re getting a lot ofbus tours, we’re doing them everyweek.”

Bayley says that the location’ssmall-scale ice lounge gives thecompany a bit of a “track record” onwhich they can build going forward.The tours also feature a throwback tothe days of childhood, where patronsare invited to slide down a 50-footice slide as part of the tour.

He says the vast majority of peoplewho embark on an Iceculture tourhave never seen an actual ice loungebefore, despite having heard aboutthem.

The tours, however, have provensuccessful and are here to stay, saysBayley.

“It’s very encouraging,” he says.

“For a long time people were tellingus that [tours and an ice lounge] werea good idea, but no one could back itup with facts and figures.”

The shift to tourism, Bayley says,is one that he had always hoped tomake, so the success of the tours isvalidation of his long-term vision.

Tours cost approximately $14 perperson, based on the size of the tourgroup.

A basic tour for between one andsix people will cost a flat rate of $60,which includes a plant tour and avisit to Iceculture’s “Experience Ice”lounge. An enhanced tour costs a flatrate of $100 and includes a videopresentation, in addition to the basetour.

The same enhanced tour, forbetween seven and 24 people wouldcost $14 per person. For over 25people, the cost would be $12 perperson and would also include ademonstration by one of Iceculture’sice carvers.

For more information on Icecultureand its tours, call 519-262-3500, toll-free at 1-888-251-9967 or online aticeculture.com


Iceculture tour members watch an ice sculptor at work.

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There are children who movearound a lot in their childhoodbecause of their parents’ work

but few can match Toby SlomanRainey and her family. Not only didthe Sloman children split their yearbetween summer vacations in Clintonand school years in Northern Ontario,but they relocated each week as theschool car they lived in was droppedoff at a different isolated siding alongthe rail line to educate children fromanother wilderness community.

Visitors of the School on WheelsRailcar Museum, just off Highway 4in the south end of Clinton, will havean opportunity this summer to gainfirst-hand knowledge of what thisunique life was like when Tea with

Toby will bring a chance to hear andmeet with Toby Sloman Rainey andhear her stories. On August 22, from1:30-2:30 p.m., Toby will make aspecial appearance at the museumwhere she spent much of herchildhood.

Visitors to the museum at anytime (it’s open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursdays to Sundays plus holidaysuntil the end of September) canglimpse how the Sloman family livedin one end of the converted railwaycar while the other end provided


Fred and Cela Sloman brought education to children in remote areas of Northern Ontario with their school car.

A very special storySchool on Wheels Museum tells of dedication of Sloman family

Other things to see and do:Clinton Raceway: Live harnessracing is held at the ClintonRaceway every Sunday starting at1:30 p.m. until September 6. Mostdays, special events are held inconjunction with the horse races toinvolve the whole family. Theperfect casual atmosphere iscoupled with a high level of racing

to create a wonderful time out. You can learn more at

the racetrack’s website atwww.clintonraceway.comAccommodationBed & Breakfast:Kildonan House Bed &Breakfast(see pages 45, 46 for details.)

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The townin theheart ofHuronCounty

Clinton, which calls itself the heart ofHuron County, has always been at thecentre of things. The county’s two majorroads, Huron Road (now Hwy. 8) andLondon Road (now Hwy. 4) intersected atthe centre of the town. Later Clinton wasthe central point for the Buffalo, Brantfordand Goderich railway, running east-westand the London, Huron and Bruce, thenorth-south “Butter and Eggs Special”.

Though the first settlers arrived in 1831

it wasn’t until the arrival of WilliamRattenbury in 1844 that the town began todevelop. Later Clinton’s transportationadvantages helped industries such as apiano factory, several knitting mills andmany other factories.

Clintonians are proud of the part thelocal air force base played in thedevelopment of radar during World War IIand a radar antennae has been set up inthe centre of town to mark the connection.

A capsule history

room for Fred Sloman to teach thechildren of northern families whowouldn’t have received an educationotherwise.

Built in 1914, the railcar is one oftwo cars which were used for thetravelling school. It was also one ofthe last wooden passenger cars builtby the Crossen Car ManufacturingCompany in Cobourg, as wood wentout of style, replaced by steel. Thecar was originally intended totransport European colonists toWestern Canada, and was even usedas a hospital car for the first fewmonths after it was built.

This is actually the second of theschool cars used by Fred Sloman andhis wife, Cela, both of whom grewup in Clinton. The first car they usedwas a coach car, which functioned asthe school for 14 years but by 1940the original school car was toocrowded for both the students and theSloman family, which now includedfive children. The car now ondisplay in Clinton was refitted fortheir use.

The railway school cars were partof an experiment between the OntarioDepartment of Education and theCanadian National and CanadianPacific Railroads. In the case of theSlomans’ school car, each week, aCN Rail “wayfreight” train movedthe school car to specially-builtsidings between Capreol and Folyet,where it would remain for five daysor so. Pupils would then be left withenough homework to last until theirschool returned to them from a fulltour of its 149-mile (240 km)schoolyard. More than 1,000 childrengraduated from this unique school,including Fred and Cela Sloman'sown five children.

Fred Sloman was inspired to teachin the north after an encounter with awounded northern Ontario soldier ata British hospital during WWI. Thesoldier was unable to write lettershome, because he had never been toschool, and therefore never learnedhow to write.

Teaching in a regular school,however, wasn’t the answer that Fredwas looking for. There were otherchildren out there he felt needed thiseducation more, and by taking thejob on the school car, he found a wayto bring it to them.

The Slomans taught a wide range

of subjects, including everyday lifeskills such as how to order from acatalogue and the basics ofagriculture, starting with where theirfood came from. Cela devoted muchtime to passing on her knowledgeand experience to the women byteaching dressmaking skills, how togarden in Northern Ontario, and a lotabout child care.

This was not the kind of schoolwhere just anyone could teach. Thefact that it was a mobile schoolcreated a number of challenges inand of itself, but for the actual

teaching, they were dealing withchildren of all different ages who,more often than not, had neverattended a day of school in theirlives.

The Slomans continued to teachuntil they retired in 1965, two yearsbefore the end of the school carprogram in 1967. Fred passed awayin 1973 at the age of 78, having spentonly two years in retirement beforesuffering a stroke, after which hespent his remaining years in ahospital bed.

His unbridled passion for teaching


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and his dedication to ensuring that nochild was ever left behind so long ashe could reach them, earned himrecognition in the Heroes of theCanadian Railway Hall of Fame in2003.

Cela Sloman was named aMember of the Order of Canada in1984.

After the cancelation of theprogram, the railcar then seemed tovanish from the face of the earth. Itwasn’t until 1982 that the car wasfound by William Stephenson, along-time friend of the Slomans, whoimmediately recognized the carnumber from a list of railcars for salein a Canadian National rail yard inToronto.

When Cela Sloman and herdaughter, Margaret, received wordthat the car had been found, theydidn’t hesitate to go and see it withtheir own eyes.

They put in a request that the car bebrought to the Town of Clinton,where Margaret and Toby continueto live until this day, and theirrequest was approved. It requiredsome repairs before it could bephysically moved from Toronto, butit eventually found its way toClinton, at which time volunteersfrom the community set to workrestoring the car.

Finally able to rest its weary axlesafter so many years of travelling thetracks, the school continues toeducate children and adults alike aspeople travel from all over to see therailcar and uncover the history of oneof humankind’s more scenic modesof transportation.

This summer there will be aspecial exhibit Toys and Games ofYesterday on display throughout theseason.

The August 22 Tea with Tobyevent will be her second appearanceat her former family home thissummer, following an earlier tea inJune. At that time she said it wascoming back to Clinton for thesummers she found hardest to adjustto as a young girl, after spending somuch time roaming the northern bushthe rest of the year. She also sharedstories of her much-admired parents.Her mother, Cela Sloman will beremembered in a special way at thetea. Visitors that day will be treatedto snacks from her cookbook.

Located along Ontario’s West Coast in the heart of Huron County and cottagecountry, Central Huron is comprised of the former Town of Clinton andTownships of Goderich and Hullett. This beautiful area has just the right mixof rural and urban setting to provide a host of opportunities for you to relaxand enjoy. Our unique diversity offers something for everyone fromshopping, recreation, entertainment, to numerous cultural activities. Just likeour name says, we are at the centre of it all.

Enjoy a leisurely day of golfing or relaxing at the beach, or a fun-filled day atthe casino. Take a ride in the country to see historic Ball’s Bridge. Visit one ofour many local farms for fresh produce and goodies or enjoy the convenienceof the CCHBIA’s Farmer’s Market every Wednesday in Library Park from 2-6 p.m. Explore another era at the Sloman School Car museum or take aninvigorating hike along our municipal trail to the trails of the Hullett WildlifeCentre. Live horse racing continues at Clinton Raceway every Sundayafternoon through to September 6th. Be sure to check our website for theseevents and more.

Just a step away, where everyone can enjoy the friendlyspirit of a peaceful community. A community away from the

hustle and bustle of the “Concrete Jungles.” Call Central Huron your home - even if only for a day!

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By Kaitlin Packer

The Clinton Raceway allowsspectators to get “up-close andpersonal” with harness racing,

says marketing manager JessicaCarnochan. “There’s a lot of othertracks where there is some distancebetween where the patrons are able tosit and the proximity of the track, so Ithink they just have a better feelingwhen they’re there,” she says.

Live horse racing is held everySunday afternoon at the racetrackfrom May 17 to September 6, startingat 1:30 p.m. Between 300-500 peopleenjoy watching races around the half-mile track each Sunday. “It can be asexpensive or inexpensive anafternoon as you want it to bebecause there’s no parking [fee] andthere’s no admission charge,” saysCarnochan. Those 18 years of age orolder can wager a minimum of $2.00or can bet on all ten races.

With the Super Sunday Showoffering games, trivia, and prizesbetween each race, there is a lot ofaction to keep people of all agesentertained. Local organizations alsohost fundraisers almost every Sundayat the track, including a kids’ day inAugust, the Annual Charity Driver’sChallenge, and Legend’s Day. “Wedefinitely like to help our localorganizations raise a little bit ofmoney with something different,something not everyone is doing,”says Carnochan. Clinton Racewayalso benefits the community throughthe opportunity it gives to residentStandardbred horse owners to racelocally as well as seasonalemployment opportunities at theraceway café.

Whether local patrons or peoplefrom outside the community, theClinton Raceway seeks to bring apositive experience to everyone whocomes, says Carnochan. “It’s a down-home kind of feeling track. We’revery customer oriented.”

Even those who have never been ata horse race are invited to join in thefun. The racetrack staff is happy tointroduce people to the event andshow them how betting works. “Ihope that people will come and that

they will know they can come in andask us questions,” says Carnochan.There is no obligation to buy anytickets and wager, however. “Theycan just come, walk in and sit downand they don’t have to do anything.We’re just happy to have them there,taking in the races.”

Because Clinton Raceway is asmaller venue than other racetracks,patrons are able to get behind-the-scenes tours. “We can take themupstairs to where the judges are and[where the] announcer is and listen to

the announcer call a race right besidethem,” says Carnochan.

Although the horseracingindustry’s future looked uncertain afew years ago because of the removalof the Slots at Racetrack program,things are looking promising now,says Carnochan. Both theStandardbred Alliance that wasformed last year between eightracetracks in southwestern Ontarioand the Horse Racing PartnershipPlan that was put in place by theOntario Ministry of Agriculture andFood provides sustainability for theindustry. Carnochan sums up thedevelopments, saying, “There is aprogram to insure that harness racinghas a spot in Clinton’s future for along time to come.”

For more information on theClinton Raceway, the racetrack’swebsite offers a list of upcomingevents and fundraisers atwww.clintonraceway.com.

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By Kaitlin Packer

The Van Egmond HouseMuseum, located at 80 KippenRoad in Egmondville, is a

reminder of the history behind HuronCounty’s settlement and of one of itsmost important and colourful earlyfamilies.

The house was constructed by

Constant Van Egmond, founder ofEgmondville, in the mid-19thcentury. From the brickwork to thefour-pillared verandah, the countrymanor suggests the Georgianarchitectural style of its time.

Constant’s father, Colonel AnthonyVan Egmond, came into possessionof the land on which the house sits as

part of his 14,000-acre land paymentfor his assistance in building a 45-mile-long road from Guelph toGoderich through the Huron Tract,bush so dense that the forest floorseldom dried out and several of theworkmen contracted malaria. Theroad, with three hotels spaced 20miles apart along the way, wasproposed by John Galt, secretary ofthe Canada Company, who offeredcash and land payment in return forColonel Van Egmond’s expertise andfinancial help. The men hoped theroad would allow the Huron Tract,consisting of over one million acresof land, to be settled more quickly.

Originally from Holland, Col. VanEgmond earned his title by helpingNapoleon during the NapoleonicWars. The Van Egmond family firstcame to Pennsylvania and then toWaterloo County before moving toHuron County once the road was

Remembering a pioneering giant

The museum celebrates one of Huron’s most important pioneer families.

Col. Anthony Van Egmond built

Huron Road

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is famousfor itspreservedVictorianbuildings

It’s hard to imagine, looking at theimpressive Victorian buildings that lineSeaforth’s main street today, that the townwas originally overlooked by many of theearly settlers. Though located on theHuron Road, the main road into the HuronTract, many settlers just kept on goingbecause the land on which Seaforth nowsits was considered nothing but swamp,according to the 1879 Belden’s Atlas. Atone time Egmondville, home of legendary

Huron Road contractor Col. Anthony VanEgmond and Harpurhey, now bothsuburbs of Seaforth, were bigger thanSeaforth. Key to the town’s change offortunes was the arrival of the Buffalo,Brantford and Goderich Railway. Buildingon the entrepreneurial spirit of localresidents and the rich farmlandsurrounding the town, Seaforth began toprosper and by 1875 had incorporated as atown.

A capsule history

Other things to see and do:Seaforth Fall Fair: One of the largestfall fairs in Huron County, theSeaforth Fall Fair is also uniquebecause there is no admissioncharge.

Top 4-H participants from acrossthe county take part in their year-endcompetition at the fair. The fair isheld September 17-20 at the

fairgrounds at the north end of town.Ciderfest: This annual event at VanEgmond House is a chance to enjoygood food and learn more about lifein pioneer times. Lessons in earlycrafts like weaving, rug braiding andrope making. September 29, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Ciderfest: This annual eventat Van Egmond House is a chanceto enjoy good food and learn more

about life in pioneer times. Tours ofthe house. Lessons in early craftslike weaving, rug braiding and ropemaking. September 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.AccommodationCamping:Family Paradise Campground,Walton (see pages 47, 48 for details.)

If you go . . .


constructed. Inside the Van Egmond House

Museum, two guns manufactured byColonel Van Egmond’s son,Leopold, hang above the mantle inthe sitting room and reflect thebeginning of industrial growth in theHuron Tract. They also link thehouse to a time when similarweapons were used in the armeduprising, in which Colonel VanEgmond was eventually involved,against the government of UpperCanada.

The Upper Canada Rebellion in1837 occurred after people becamedissatisfied with the corruption of theFamily Compact, an undemocraticgoverning body in Upper Canada.The Family Compact also began toclash with the other major force of itstime, the Canada Company. Amidstthe conflict and corruption, Galt’s

character and abilities as Secretarycame into question and he wasreplaced by the Canada Companywith another man who did not shareGalt’s vision or zeal for thecolonization of the Huron Tract.Soon after Galt left, Colonel VanEgmond grew discontented with boththe Canada Company and the FamilyCompact and decided to partner withWilliam Lyon Mackenzie to lead therebellion against Upper Canada. Forreasons that are still unclear,Mackenzie attacked the governmentforces before Van Egmond, who wasto lead the volunteers, arrived toassist him. The attack wasfutile. When the Colonelfinally got there, he wastaken prisoner andconfined in the Torontojail where he died shortlyafter.

Most of Colonel VanEgmond’s familycontinued to live in theHuron Tract after hisdeath, including his wifewho settled in the VanEgmond House withConstant and his family.

Although much of the Van Egmond’shuge tract of land was confiscated bythe Crown after the rebellion,Constant was able to retain theproperty on which the Van Egmondhouse stands today.

Walking through the house, fromMadame Van Egmond’s bedroom tothe parlour where special guests wereonce received, is like stepping backinto the history of Huron County’sbeginnings.

The Van Egmond Foundationcurrently depends on volunteers tomaintain the building and grounds aswell as to host tours and events on

the property.The museum will be

open for regular hours(Thursday to Monday,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)until August 15, and thenby appointment.

Other events at thehouse this summerinclude a breakfast onAugust 23 and Ciderfestthe last Sunday inSeptember.

For more information,call 1-519-522-0413.

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After taking a break for acouple of years, Seaforth’sTwilight Tunes at Victoria

Park returned last year and found thatthe success of prior years returnedwith it.

“We’ve started up again after oursuccessful year back last year,”organizer and Huron East CouncillorBob Fisher said. “We’re looking atthe same format, and that seems towork well for people.”

Fisher said that it’s hard to pindown exactly what kind of musicattendees to the weekly event, whichoccurs every Thursday night untilAugust 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

“We have old music, somejamboree music, some fiddlers,guitarists and an open mic session,”he said. “We try to schedule peoplefor that weekly so that we don’t havea line-up of people waiting but whenyou’re looking at the music, we haveeverything from rock bands to pipeand drum cores to individual artistsplaying all different genres ofmusic.”

Musicians come from across thecounty and beyond, according toFisher who said that they have hadpeople coming to croon, pick, andplay from Blyth to Exeter andStratford to Goderich.

“There are a lot of talented people

around here and sometimes that’s afact that’s forgotten,” Fisher said.“People might know that theirneighbour has a piano or plays theguitar, but the depth of talent in thearea is something that is often over-looked.”

The organizers of the evenings,which are free to attend, encouragepeople to bring lawn chairs andwhatever they need for the weatherthat night, be it an umbrella for shadeor wet or some warmer clothing.Snacks are also available on site as afood booth is operated as a fundraiserfor Huron Hospice.

A free-will offering is accepted atthe event which Fisher says goescompletely to covering the cost of theevents.

Twilight Tunes first started eightyears ago and Fisher said it was torecognize and utilize an under-usedfacility in the town of Seaforth.

“Victoria Park is a beautiful spaceand it needs to see more use,” hesaid. “We had to take a breakbecause the [nearbyroad]construction was limiting thenumber of people who could come tothe event both to watch and to play.”

Prior to that construction, Fishersaid that there could be as many as100 attendees in more recent yearsand as many as 15 to 20 performers.

Fisher attributes the success of the

event to the fact that it really is aboutthe music. He said that people canrelax and enjoy the music from thecomfort of their lawn chairs with noworry about formality. It also servesas a great opportunity for peoplefrom Seaforth and the surroundingarea.

Fisher said that, for the time being,the event is running smoothly, butthey are always looking for freshblood to help keep it going, both onthe stage and behind the scenes.

To volunteer or to sign up for theopen mic, or just for informationabout enjoying the evening peoplecan reach Fisher at 519-522-1349.

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By Shawn Loughlin

Those behind the Parts CanadaTransCan Grand NationalChampionship in Walton

continue to further connect theirevent, and their fans, to the world –even if it means digging up theWalton Raceway.

In an effort to build up the


Mud and guts at WaltonCanada’s biggestMotocross eventdraws thousands to little Walton

The fast and furious action of the Transcan Canadian Motocross Grand National Championship draws thousands.

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Maitlandvillagewas an19thcenturyindustrialcentre

Situated along the banks of the MaitlandRiver, at the junction of County Rd. 12(Brussels Line), and County Rd. 16 (MorrisRoad), Brussels is an historic community ineastern Huron County which displays thebeauty of old architecture and providesrecreational opportunities on the water.

Incorporated in 1872, Ainleyville wasknown as Brussels by the 20th century.

In the early 1900s, Brussels flourished with several manufacturing

and retail operations.Today, Brussels continues to serve the

neighbouring farming communities. The fall fair has drawn crowds to the

village for more than 150 years while theRoyal Canadian Legion, Optimists, Lionsand church groups organize numerousevents throughout the year.

The conservation area, located inBrussels, is the perfect place for anafternoon walk or a picnic with the family.

A capsule history

Other things to see and do:Historic Walking Tour: The twowalking tour trails highlight locationsof historical significance in Brussels.Created in 2012, the first trail runsalong Turnberry Street and thesecond will run through the northend of the village. Beginning fromthe maps posted at BrusselsFoodland, walkers will experiencesites like the Melville PresbyterianChurch, Dunedin Manor, the Leckiehouse, Victoria Park, the BrusselsLegion, and more.

The second trail will give walkersviews of the Lions Park, thePresbyterian Manse, former Ronald

Engine Works and CousinsCreamery sites, former Grand Trunkrailway line, the Mait-side OrchardsLookout, and more.

For more detail see our websitewww.northhuron.on.ca, and checkout the Outdoor Activities feature inthe Stops Along the Way section.

You can also visit the Huron Eastwebsite at www.huroneast.comRestaurantsCinnamon Jim’s Café The Jam Jar Pub and EateryJR’s Gas Bar and FamilyRestaurant(see page 43 for details.)

If you go . . .

location’s fibre optic connectivity,Tite Racing’s Brett Lee has installedlines that run straight to the propertyin hopes of streaming this year’sentire Saturday of events on theinternet.

It’s moves like this one that fit intothe company’s long-term vision ofconstantly improving its patronexperience, making it more excitingto attend the TransCan and giving

people more and more to do everyyear.

One of the biggest pieces of thatpuzzle has been the addition of theFriday night concert, which is nowfour years old.

This year’s show will be performedby Brett Kissel. A rising star in theworld of Canadian country music,Kissel won a Juno Award as 2014’sBreakthrough Artist of the Year andadded to his trophy shelf this yearwith two Canadian Country MusicAssociation Awards and threeAssociation of Country Music inAlberta Awards.

Advance tickets for the show are$35 each and there are only 4,000Friday-only tickets available. Aweekend pass, however, will gain thepatron access to the concert, as wellas to the raceway for the entireweekend, for $50 each. If tickets forthe concert remain on the day of theshow, they will be available at thedoor for $40 each.

Lee says he has taken a number ofadditional steps to continue todiversify the event. He says thatwhile motocross still is, and alwayswill be, the star of the show, there is

still plenty of other things for thecasual fan to do.

Recently Lee and partner MarkPerrin acquired infrastructure fromthe Above the Falls challenge course,which had been situated in Benmillerand operated by the Maitland ValleyConservation Authority.

The obstacle course involves anumber of activities that will be rightat home in Walton, Lee says.

In addition, Lee has continued toexpand the biking course. A half-pipehas recently been added and thecourse will now be illuminated atnight during this year’s TransCandue to its immense popularity.

“There have been times wherethere are 200 kids at the bike park,”Lee says, adding that it’s a greatsocial attraction for young fans ofmotocross.

He says there will also be fireworksdemonstrations, a slip and slide and anumber of other activities on a listthat continues to grow year afteryear.

In this, its 24th year as a Canada-wide motocross event, however, thestar of the TransCan continues to bemotocross.


Brad Kissel will perform at theFriday night outdoor concert.

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For years, the Walton TransCanhas served as the final leg of the ProMX1 Championship Series, meaningthat Sunday at the track is always agreat day of racing and, in manycases, intriguing drama.

As is tradition, the winner of theevent will be crowned “The King ofWalton” who is then handed anengraved sword for his troubles.

The event has continued to grow inrecent years, welcoming more andmore people to the tiny village ofWalton to take in one of Canada’slargest motocross events.

The event opens onTuesday, Aug. 11 withthe openingceremonies at 7 p.m.Racing begins onWednesday, Aug. 12and continues throughto Sunday, Aug. 16,when the final leg ofthe MX1 championshipwill take place.

TransCan typicallyattracts over 1,000riders per year, whobring with thembetween 4,000 and5,000 family members,

friends and supporters. More than25,000 spectators then make theirway through the event’s gates overthe course of the week, over half ofwhom come on the event’s final day.

This is the third full year that Leeand Perrin have taken the reins of theevent, over from founder Chris Lee,Brett’s father, who says that to seehow the event has grown over theyears has been very gratifying.

“When you start something, youhave a vision and you’re almost tooashamed to share it with your friends

because it’s too grand,” Chris says.“The community values it and theriders value it, so that’s somethingworth investing in.”

The event has consistently attractedriders from all over Canada and theU.S., leading to international acclaimfor an event that started as a smallgathering in Walton nearly a quarter-century ago.

For more information, or to buytickets to the TransCan, visit waltontranscan.ca or check out theevent’s Twitter or Instagram pages,which Lee says are very active andupdated numerous times per day overthe course of the event week.


Racing in different classes keeps the track busy allweek.

Located in the northern part of Huron County, the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry is a prime agricultural community, rich in productiveagricultural land. Our municipality offers a great setting for industrial,commercial and residential growth. Fine dining, golfing, walking trails,snowmobile and ATV trails and a friendly environment make Morris-Turnberry a wonderful place to locate or visit.

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By Shawn Loughlin

Recently, a group of studentsfrom the University ofWaterloo visited Brussels to

find a way to highlight what wasspecial about the village. They spentthe day walking around Brussels andthen it hit them: walking tours.

Planning students came to thevillage to highlight properties ofhistorical significance, but it was therecreation students who took thosehistorical properties and began tocraft two different walking trails thatwould highlight all that the villagehas to offer.

After their visit in March, 2012 itwas several months later that thetrails were finalized and the findingswere presented and that summer,large screens celebrating the trails,and the history they showcase, wereerected in the windows of BrusselsFoodland, a central downtownlocation and a perfect starting pointfor anyone wanting to walk either ofthe trails.

Huron East EconomicDevelopment Officer Jan Hawleysays the trail is navigable andaccessible. The next step, she says, isto have stops along the walking trailsmarked so they can be identifiedeasier and background informationcan be provided.

“I see this entire project as beingvery beneficial to the communityproviding a great recreational,educational and tourism attraction,”Hawley said. “Furthermore, Ienvision this initiative as a catalyst toget people moving around thecommunity and exploring all that ithas to offer. This is something thatcan be enjoyed by both residents andvisitors alike.”

She says that in the over 12 monthssince the trails were first developed,they have generated a lot of interest.Pamphlets she had produced guidingpeople through the tour have sincegone like hotcakes thanks to cross-promotion that’s currently happeningat the London International Airport.

Thousands of the pamphlets, shesays, have made their way into thehands of travellers who hope toexplore the trails further.

“The exposure has been excellent,”she says.

The study, conducted by Dr.

Robert Shipley and his students, wasundertaken between January andApril of 2012 alongside staff fromthe County of Huron and theMunicipality of Huron East.

The first trail runs along TurnberryStreet (main street Brussels) betweenFlora Street and Dunedin Drive.

Beginning from the maps posted atBrussels Foodland, head south onTurnberry Street, before turning leftat Flora Street and walking to theMaitland River.

The trail then runs through theMaitland Valley ConservationAuthority’s park and the BrusselsDam before joining Albert Street andheading north. The trail turns left onDunedin Drive and proceeds westbefore turning then left again, backonto Turnberry Street.

Along the first trail, walkers willencounter several sites of historicalsignificance, such as Melville

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By Denny Scott

The Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Associationplanners are using what they know to make thisyear’s reunion just as successful as the previous 53.

Held at the Blyth Campgrounds on Sept. 11-13, the eventwill feature much of the same great entertainment asprevious years.

The reunion offers a little something for everyoneincluding vendors, antique vehicles and farm implements,

special interest demonstrations, music and of coursethreshing competitions.

What started in 1962 with a group of people wanting toput their antique equipment on display has, over the pasthalf a century, become the biggest event in Blyth and oneof the biggest events in Huron County all year.

Whether the original group knew that their gathering toshow off equipment would eventually result in an entireweekend of demonstrations and attract nearly a thousandcampers and many more visitors is anyone’s guess, butthrough the dedicated work of the association, the eventhas continued to expand and offer new and uniqueexperiences every year.

When the gates to the fairgrounds open on Sept. 11 at 8a.m., visitors of all ages can wander the grounds and findjust what interests them.

With musical entertainment beginning as early as 11a.m., and with special events and demonstrationsthroughout the grounds, everyone will find something tokeep themselves occupied.

Trina McBride, president of the association, said that theevent is going to be great.

“I think it’s going to be what everyone remembers aboutthe Threshers. There will be a lot of great, fun things todo,” she said.

The opening ceremonies for the event will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.


Huffing steam tractors are just part of the show at Blyth’sThresher Reunion.

Thresher Reunion drawsthousands

Other things to see and do:Blyth Greenway Trail: TheCanadian Pacific Railway line wasonce a centre of hustle and bustlein downtown Blyth. When therailway was discontinued the villagetook advantage of the railway’slocation next to the Blyth Creek to create the Blyth Greenway Trail, a quiet place to get exercise

and enjoy nature.For more information see our

website www.northhuron.on.ca, andcheck out the Outdoor activitiesfeature in the Stops Along the Waysection.AccommodationBed & BreakfastBachert’s Elite Bed andBreakfast

Trailside Bed and Breakfast(see pages 45, 46 for details.)Camping:Blyth Campground(see pages 47-49 for details.)Restaurants:Queens Bakery(see page 43 for details.)

If you go . . .

Full steam ahead

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Littlevillagehosts bigeventswith its‘can-do’spirit

Just north of the junction of County Rd25 (Blyth Rd.) and Hwy. 4 (London Rd),the theatre and mill town of Blythblossoms with community spirit.

The settling of the area began in 1851when Lucius McConnell and Kenneth Bainarrived. Henry D. Blyth Esquire purchasedconsiderable acreage in both Wawanoshand Morris Twp. in 1856. The post officewas named Blyth in that year.

Blyth has earned provincial recognition,

capturing a four-star rating from theCommunities in Bloom competition.

The Blyth Brook Greenway and FitnessTrail is a joy for hikers or casual strollersas it meanders along the Blyth Brook, pasta butterfly garden.

Large events such as the Barn DanceJamboree and Campout and HuronPioneer Thresher Reunion and HobbyShow make use of Blyth’s community parkand campgrounds.

A capsule history

Threshing demonstrations, whilethey may not be the core purpose forthe event any longer, are still a bigpart of the reunion experience andare held at 1:15 p.m. every day aswell as at 10:30 a.m. on Friday andSaturday.

Another big part of the experienceis the daily parade around the campground. Every shape, size, model andyear of farm implement and antiquecar could be among the vehiclesmaking the tour. Whether visitors arelooking for an old oil pull or aminiature tractor just big enough fora kindergarten student, everyone canfind something to marvel aboutduring the parade.

Saturday and Sunday morningthere will be a pancake breakfast atthe Emergency Services TrainingCentre (ESTC) nearby. While nottechnically on the campgrounds, theESTC is just a short walk away andwill be providing a fantastic breakfastif past efforts are any indication.

The Lifestyles Tent, which wasimplemented at the show’s 50thanniversary as a place for uniqueprogramming to take place, will bescheduled closer to the event andprograms can be picked up at the tentthe day of the events.

Papa’s Petting Zoo, sheep shearingand the flea market are all returning,including a new consignment site inthe flea market.

Jam sessions are also hosted fromTuesday, Sept. 8 on for campers whocome to the event early. The sessionsstart at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday and 9 p.m.on Friday.

Other events during the reunioninclude horse demonstrations, fiddleand step dancing competitions,tractor pulls in several differentcategories, and performances by fan-favourite bands the John Heaman’sBand, Country Versatiles and theTwilight Serenaders.

Fiddle and step dancingcompetitions will also be held withthe former taking place Saturdaystarting at 11 a.m. at Shed 3 and thelatter taking place at 12:30 p.m. onSunday.

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The town of Blyth is itself ahistory book, overflowing withstories of decades long past in

every building, street corner, andeven its nature trails.

The Greenway Trail, located off ofQueen Street (County Road 4) inBlyth near Westmoreland Street, justpast Bainton’s Old Mill, is abeautiful and well-maintained scenictrail which runs east and west oneither side of the highway. It is theperfect setting for visitors and localslooking to reconnect with nature, andit also happens to be a remnant ofone of the area’s more historic raillines.

Blyth once hosted two rail linesand the trail follows the route of theold Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)line that ran from Guelph toGoderich. Remnants of the age ofsteam powered locomotives that timecan still be seen along the GreenwayTrail, like the water tower, which the

steam engines relied on to fill theirreservoirs, and the old train stationitself, which was moved from itsoriginal location to where it nowresides next to the Old Mill.

It has been said that many of thefruit bearing trees growing along thetrail are there as a result of thepassengers, who at the time wouldthrow their food waste out the trainwindows.

The trail winds along Blyth Brook,sometimes right to the edge of thestream, extending to the eastern endof the village and “The Arch”. Therewere actually two arches back in thedays of train travel. The “little arch”,still intact, allowed Blyth Brook toflow under the towering embankmentof the north-south “Butter and Eggs”line of the Grand Trunk (laterCanadian National Railways) built in1875. When the CPR was built in1907, the “big arch” was constructedto allow the east-west trains to pass

under the north-south trains. Whenthe CPR tore up the tracks in 1988,the company demolished the bigarch, but today the local snowmobileclub has constructed a bridge wherethe arch used to be and you can standon this and see where the trees passedbelow.

The Blyth community went to greatlengths in 1996 to turn the no longerused rail bed into a fully functioningnature and recreational trail, whilestill preserving what remained of itshistorical roots.

The land was leased to the townfrom the Ontario Realty Corporation,which had ownership of the rail lineright of way, and thanks to the helpof the Maitland Valley ConservationAuthority and the Ministry of NaturalResources, as well as the efforts oflocal community groups andvolunteers, the formerly vacant railbed took on a whole new look, with

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Huron County’s two best-known writers are beingcelebratated at the North

Huron Museum in Wingham, thissummer.

The museum has a permanentdisplay dedicated to Wingham-bornNobel prize-winning short storywinner Alice Munro, but in additionthere’s a special exhibit this summercelebrating the 100th anniversary ofthe birth (October 7, 1915) ofhumorist Harry J. Boyle, who grewup near St. Augustine.

Boyle also has a Winghamconnection since he started a careerin radio while working for thelegendary W.T. “Doc” Cruickshankat CKNX radio in the 1930s beforemoving on to CBC Radio in the early1940s where he helped start the

National Farm Radio Forum which,for more than 40 years, inspired farmneighbourhoods from coast to coastto gather on winter Monday nights todiscuss important issues. Later hewent on to chair the Canadian Radio-Television Commission, thegoverning body of broadcasting in

Canada.But it was his sideline, writing

columns in The Toronto Telegramabout his days spent growing up inHuron County in the 1920s and1930s that endeared Boyle togenerations of readers. The columns,about the fictionalized village ofClover, (an amalgam of St.Augustine, Dungannon, Auburn andBlyth, he once explained) werecollected and published in bookform, beginning with Mostly InClover, then Homebrew and Patchesand With a Pinch of Sin. He alsowrote two novels, The GreatCanadian Novel and The Luck of theIrish. He won the Stephen LeacockAward for Canadian humour for bothHomebrew and Patches (1964) andThe Luck of the Irish (1976).

Boyle was also responsible inmany ways for one of the county’sother cultural institutions. BlythFestival founder James Roy and acast of actors adapted stories fromMostly In Clover and his other booksinto the first play presented at theFestival in 1975: Mostly in Clover. It


Other things to see and do:Wingham Trail system: Winghamhas taken advantage of its proximityto the Maitland River to create anextensive walking trail system thatgoes along both the eat and westsides of the river as well as alongthe bed of the old CanadianNational Railway track, including aspectacular view from the former

CN railway bridge.AccommodationCamping:Pine Echo Camp, WroxeterWingham Trailer Park(see pages 47-49 for details.)

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The Radio Television Town of Canada,had an auspicious beginning establishedby the government as a town plot in themid-1800s on a flood plain where twobranches of the Maitland River converge,in an area called Lower Town. With apopulation of just over 2,000, the townwas incorporated in October of 1878.

Its biggest claim to fame began in 1926when Doc Cruickshank made a tinytransmitter and just a few days later was

on the air with JOKE. Getting his federallicence in 1935 the commercial stationbecame CKNX. He later moved intotelevision, a rural station which was thefirst of its kind in the continent.

Artifacts from the days when theCruickshank family still owned the stationand from Doc’s Travelling Barn Dancewhich showcased local talent at venuesthroughout the area, can be seen in theNorth Huron Museum.

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Alice Munro’s literary accomplishments are celebrated in a parkette.

Celebrating 2 Huron writersWingham museum honours Harry J. Boyle on his 100th birthday

and Nobel Prize-winning Wingham author Alice Munro

was a hit and set the Festival on acourse of presenting plays ofparticular interest to the localaudience which has resulted in morethan 100 world premieres over thelast 40 years.

Boyle was awarded the Order ofCanada in 1978 and the John DrainieAward for DistinguishedContribution to CanadianBroadcasting. When he died in 2005,he came home to Huron County andis buried in the Boyle family plot inSt. Augustine cemetery where ahistorical plaque marks his grave.

The current exhibit includescopies of his books and clippings andphotographs from Boyle’s long

career. Munro, mean-

while has beenin the news inthe past fewyears becauseof her NobelPrize forl i t e r a t u r e .Many of thestories from herearly careerreflect her

experiences growing up in “LowerTown”, on the western edge ofWingham. The museum haspamphlets for a self-guided tour ofWingham to trace many of thelocations that showed up in Munro’sfiction or that were significant to herlife, such as the hospital where shewas born as Alice Laidlaw on June10, 1931.

The museum has an exhibt inMunro’s honour and overlooks theAlice Munro Literary Garden at thesouth side of the old post officebuilding that houses the museum..

The garden was dedicated toMunro in 2002 on her 71st birthday,the streets absolutely packed aspeople came out to celebrate withher. The garden pays homage to hercontributions to Canadian literaturewith the names of her booksengraved on marble slabs, forming apathway around the garden.

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For the second year in a row theLucknow Kinsmen are happyto be hosting a sold-out crowd

for Music in the Fields, the countrymusic show that has been bringingbig-ticket country stars to HuronCounty for the last five years.

Held at the Lucknow soccer fields,the event started out as a way tobring people to the area and makesome money to donate to the manycharities and projects of theKinsmen.

This year’s show runs Aug. 28 and29 at the Lucknow soccer fields andfeatures headliners Dallas Smith onFriday night and The Band Perry and

Easton Corbin on Saturday night.Smith is joined by solo act Jess

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The potential for power from the NineMile River first attracted settlement toLucknow in the 1850s. Since farmers innorthern Huron and southern BruceCounties had to make long trips to PortAlbert, Goderich, Walkerton or Kincardineto get their grain ground into flour or feed,the possibility of a mill in Lucknow wasattractive. Eventually there were two millponds in Lucknow and the river today stillprovides a pleasant setting.

The unusual name of the village comesfrom the fact Scottish soldiers were takingpart in the relief of Lucknow, India duringthe Sepoy Rebellion in India in 1857 at thetime the village was settled. The village isstill a service centre for farmers from awide area. In recent years a growing OldOrder Mennonite and Amish populationhas added a new flavour to an areadominated by those of Scots and Dutchancestry.

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A field full of musicMusic in the Fields brings top musical talent to Lucknow

The Band Perry will headline Music in the Fields Saturday night.

Other things to see and do:Dungannon Zoo: Dungannon Zooholds a range of animals andwater foul like elk, llama, alpaca,goats, swans, geese, and achubby pig. Visitors are able to walk along bothsides of the road to see and enjoythe animals. Creating a gentle andkind environment, there are nowild animals or reptiles.

The zoo is located at 36726Hawkins Road, south of Lucknow.For more information see ourwebsite www.northhuron.on.ca,and check out the OutdoorActivit ies feature in the StopsAlong the Way section.AccommodationBed & BreakfastSomerville Court Motel Bedand Breakfast(see page 45-46 for details.)

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Rounding out the acts on Fridaynight are Runaway Angel, a trio ofsolo musicians who hit it big whenthey started working together. Thegroup was also featured at the showlast year as winners in a contest forstage time.

Joining The Band Perry and Corbinon Saturday are Autumn Hill, alsoknown as Mike Robins and TareyaGreen who are from Toronto andCalgary, respectively, Livy Jeannefrom Alberta and southern Ontario’sown Cold Creek County.

By early summer last year, theKinsmen were preparing to sell outthe concert series, but this year, thatannouncement came much earlier.

Kinsmen member Jordan Andrewsaid there is a great deal ofmomentum going into the show andwhile he couldn’t comment on theexact number of tickets they haveavailable, he said it was more thanlast year which was 3,500 on Friday

night and 5,200 on Saturday evening.As the event gets closer, Andrew

said that things keep getting moreand more exciting.

Andrew said the music festival’ssocial media accounts are beingupdated daily while its website ishaving new information posted everyweek.

To accommodate the increasednumbers, Andrew said the organizersand promoters for the artists haveworked to prepare for the larger

crowd including a new video screenplaced half-way back through theticket-holder’s area to make sureeveryone can feel up close and morecamping and parking space isavailable.

For more information, or to try andsnag one of the few remainingtickets, visit www.musicinthe-fields.ca

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Tickets can be purchased atwww.ticketweb.ca or by calling 1-888-222-6608. Locally, tickets areavailable at a number of outlets,including the South HuronRecreation Centre, Huron Tractor inExeter, Hensall Co-op, MillerCountry Store, Exeter Chrysler andScotiabank in Exeter.

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By Keith Roulston

With two professionaltheatres, each offeringshows on two stages,

Huron County is a theatregoer’sdelight in summer, particularly inAugust.

The Huron Country Playhouse,just east of Grand Bend, regularlyattracts more than 50,000 peopleeach year to its two modern theatresin barn-styled structures that fit rightinto the countryside. This August thePlayhouse’s main stage will offerFootloose until August 8 andLegends . . . of Rock ’n’ Roll August13-29 while the smaller Playhouse IIhosts Snow White: The Panto.

Meanwhile up the road, the BlythFestival, runs in repertory so in earlyAugust it’s possible to see all fourmain stage shows at Blyth MemorialHall – in fact on Bonanza Weekend,Aug. 7-9, you can see all four showsin one weekend and take in somereadings of new shows as well.

Though the Festival is known forits creation of new plays, newArtistic Director Gil Garratt chose toopen the 2015 season with Seeds,which saw its premiere in Toronto in2012. Author Annabel Satourexplores the issue of genetically-altered organisms (GMOs) through

the David and Goliath court struggleof Saskatchewan farmer PercySchmeiser accused of growingMonsanto’s patented GMO canolaseed. Early in the new millenium thecase went all the way to the SupremeCourt of Canada before the agri-chemical multinational prevailed.Satour interviewed dozens of thoseinvolved from both sides and usestheir own words to state their cases.

Consumers interested intechnology and their food will findthe debate in the play thoughtprovoking, though those withknowledge of farming know theargument is long over with the vastmajority of growers of crops likecorn, soybeans and canola embracingGMO varieties in order to simplifyweed protection and increase yields.

Director Kim Collier has given adynamic staging to this complexstory using projected words, phrasesand images and live video to help theaudience differentiate characters(most cast members play multiplecharacters) and keep timelinesstraight.

At the heart of the production isthe legendary Canadian actor DavidFox as Percy Schmeiser and SevernThompson as the playwright. Theirinteraction humanizes a story filled

with legal and scientifictechnicalities.

The Festival produced a worldpremiere for the second play of theseason. The Wilberforce Hoteluncovers a fascinating and forgottenpart of Ontario history: the Lucan-area black colony of Wilberforce.Playwright Sean Dixon explores thefinal days of the colony as AustinSteward, the real-life author of thebook 22 Years a Slave and 40 Yearsa Freeman, and president of thecolony, recounts its formation anddemise to two white entertainers,who normally blackface performers,who take refuge in Steward’s hotelwhile on the run from police.

Marcel Stewart commands thestage as Steward, the entire showresting on his strong shoulders.Sophia Walker plays his wife,regularly reminding him of the goodlife they left behind in New YorkState to chase the dream of anindependent black community inOntario. Peter Bailey plays thedouble role of one of the lastresidents of the community and ofIsrael Lewis who inspired Steward tomove to Ontario but then left theresidents on their own while hehobnobbed with anti-slaverymovement leaders in Britain. GregGale and Eli Ham play the black-faceentertainers with Ham, with only achange of lighting and demeanor,also portraying Steward’s master inhis memories of his days as a slave.

The season’s second worldpremiere of 2015, Fury, is a musicalset on the SS Wexford off the shoresof Bayfield during the Great Storm of1913. Book and lyrics for the showare written by Peter Smith, a formerFestival artistic director, with musicby Clinton native Sam Sholdice.

The Wexford went down, leavingno survivors, but Fury tells the storyof the hours before the SS Wexfordmeets its demise through a number ofcharacters. Fury continues inrepertory until September 12.

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Show-stopping entertainmentHuron County is home to 2 of Ontario’s largest, longest-running summer theatres

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Mary’s Wedding tells a classiclove story between a young girl froma well-to-do family who falls in lovewith a boy of whom her family doesnot approve. The young lovers firstmeet when they both happen to takeshelter from a storm in the same barnand the romance just grows fromthere.

Mary’s Wedding runs fromAugust 5 to September 12.

The Festival’s second stage, thePhillips Studio will play host tosomething entirely different when therenowned Ronnie Burkett Theatre ofMarionettes performs Edna Rural’sChurch Supper.

Burkett, an extremely talentedpuppeteer who has performed allover the world, fell in love withBlyth last summer when he visited tosee Garratt’s play St. Anne’s Reel.The two attended one of the theatre’slegendary community suppers andBurkett was hooked. He decided tocreate a show for the Festival.Intended for adults, not kids, everyshow is improvised, resulting inaudiences never knowing what theywill see night to night.

Edna Rural’s Church Supperplays at the Phillips Studio fromAugust 11-15.

For more information or fortickets, call the Blyth Festival boxoffice at 519-523-9300 or toll-free at1-877-862-5984, or online at

www.blythfestival.com.Huron Country Playhouse is part

of Drayton Entertainment whichproduces theatre at seven differentlocations across southern Ontario andFootloose, running on the main stageuntil Aug. 8, began as a sold-outengagement at the St. Jacobs CountryPlayhouse last fall. Based on thebeloved 1980s movie, Footloose isthe feel-good story about a youngrebel who inadvertently heals the

heart of a small town when heencourages the local youth to defythe strict edict of the local pastor andhold a rock ’n’ roll dance.

The main stage season will wrapup with Legends … of Rock ’n’ Rollreliving such influential acts as ElvisPresley, Roy Orbison, The BeachBoys, Elton John, ABBA, and Simon& Garfunkel from August 13-29.

The more intimate, 300-seatHuron Country Playhouse II offerscomedies and small musicalsincluding Snow White: The Pantowhich follows up on last season’ssuccess: Peter Pan: The Panto. Inthe British Panto tradition whereaudiences cheer the hero and boo thevillain, this lively production boasts awinning combination of musicalnumbers, slapstick comedy,outrageous costumes, audienceparticipation, and of course, sevendwarfs. Snow White: The Panto runsfrom July 29 to August 29.

Ticket information can be found atthe Drayton Entertainment website ath t tps : / /www.draytonenter ta in-ment.com or by calling the box officeat 519-238-6000 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).


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A street full of artBayfield’s main street provides plenty of chances to enjoy art

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Awalk down Bayfield’s tree-lined main street is always apleasant experience, but for

those interested in art, it can be aspecial treat with seven galleriesscattered among the other shops andrestaurants.

Starting the walking tour on thenorth side of the street at the east end,(4 Main Street), the first gallery youcome to is the Main Street Gallerywhich offers a bright space in aformer store.

Inside there’s an eclectic selectionof paintings, sculpture, photographs,textile art, pottery, wood objects andmore, from 36 regional artists wholive within a two-hour drive of thestudio. Included are paintings by JimTaleski who, with his wife Linda,operates the gallery. The Taleskis arehappy to supply details about theartists whose work is displayed inseveral rooms.

Continuing west down the northside of the street you’ll come toPatina Studios at 12B Main St.North. Artist/owners Tony Eyamieand Joan Bailey are often working infront of the gallery in good weather.They also display the work of otherartists and potters, usually 8-12artists in all in a fairly compactgallery. You can find Bailey’s

paintings and Eyamie’s clay vesselsand sculpture as well as everythingfrom rustic birdhouses to metalgarden features to barn-board signs.

Their website, www.patinastu-dios.ca offers more details.

Kryart Studio, (24 Main Street)offers art in a beautful outdoorsetting under the shade ofmagnificent walnut trees near a fishpond in the garden. As well, KristynWatterworth conducts lessons in abarn out back where people can beinspired to paint their ownmasterpiece.

Check her website, www.kryart-studio.ca for more details.

Across the street on the south side,The Turner Gallery, operated byphotographer and film-maker BradTurner is tucked away around thecorner on Catherine Street, behindthe Bayfield General Store. It’s openin summer only.

Further east at 19A is Clay andGourmet, where Penny Riehl offershand-made pottery from local pottersas well as gourmet foods.

Further east is Marten Arts, one ofthe longest-serving galleries inBayfield. You can enjoy art evenbefore you enter the gallery becausea courtyard offers sculptures,fountains and outside art in a gardensetting. Inside the gallery offersregular exhibits year round, both inthe main exhibition area and on the“Gallery Wall”.

The gallery also features graphics,ceramics, wood, glass and furniture.

Finally, at the eastern end of mainstreet (9 Main Street) is JMR ArtGallery. Visitors can view the manystages of creating an original stainedglass window in resident artist JudyM. Roth’s on-site studio. What moreuniquely-Bayfield treasure could youtake away than a piece of her LakeHuron Treasure jewellery made fromBayfield beach glass.

All this art in the serene setting ofBayfield’s shade-cooled main streetis a special way to spend a summer’sday. You can also take time out tobrowse in some of the shops along

the way or a break for lunch in one ofthe many restaurants, several withoutdoor tables.

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BAYFIELD BERRY FARM –77697 Orchard Line, RR 1, Bayfield. 519-482-1666. Website:www.bayf ie ldber ry fa rm.on .caSample our “field to table” prod uctsin our establishment. Open Easterthrough Christmas. Spring: ThursdaySunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; VictoriaDay to Labour Day: 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m; Fall: Thursday -Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farm gatesales. Strawberries, raspberries,Saskatoon berries, apples, peaches,blueberries, elderberries, currants,gooseberries, asparagus, cherries,rhubarb, pears and plums. Pressedfruit juices, cider, preserves andbaked goods. Pick your ownstrawberries, raspberries andSaskatoon berries. Catering andfunctions available all year.

BLYTH FARM CHEESE – 82521Allboro Line, Blyth. 519-523-4753.Email: [email protected] believe in the goodness of ourAward Winning Cheese made insmall batches, handcrafted withpassion - bringing out the richflavours. Our cheese is made from100% goat’s milk fresh from thefarm. Savour a slice of handcraftedcheese that’s free of artificialflavours, colours and preservatives..Natural, local and delicious. Manyvarieties to choose from.

BRUSSELS FARMERS’MARKET – downtown Brussels,across from post office. Website: www.brusselsmarket.comor www.huroneast.com Open Fridays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 15 toThanksgiving. Local vendorsoffering a variety of fresh meats andproduce, baking, crafts, handmadegoods and more. Entertainment andspecial events under the tent. Call519-887-9340 for information.

CLINTON FARMERS’ MARKET –Downtown Clinton in the librarypark. Open Wednesdays from 2 p.m.to 6 p.m. from May 20 to September30. Featuring a variety of localvendors offering fresh produce,baked goods, syrup, honey, pork

products, vegetables and lifestyleproducts. Find us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/ClintonSummerMarket.

COASTAL COFFEE – 17 GoshenSt. N., Zurich, 519-671-4118.www.coasta lcoffeecompany.caEmail: [email protected] are a family owned business witha passion for freshly roasted coffeeand desire to share an exceptionalbrew. As an artisan micro-roaster, wehand roast in small batches usingpremium direct and fair trade organicArabica coffee beans. Visit Facebookor website to find our local retailers.

CRANSTON FARMS MAPLESYRUP – 85750 Lucknow Line,Lucknow. 519-529-7360. Email:[email protected] Thirdgeneration, family-run business.Produce all grades of maple syrupfrom 2,000 taps. 50 mL to 4L jugs,glass or plastic or fancy glass bottles,maple butter and maple candy. Giftbaskets on request. Ontario MapleProducers Association member.Open year round by chance orappointment.

DRUDGE FAMILY FARMMAPLE SYRUP – 53269 AmberleyRd., RR 2, Wroxeter. 519-335-6352.Email: [email protected] The Drudge family hasbeen making maple syrup in Ontariocontinuously, since 1797. Large andsmall quantities available of maplesyrup. Also make maple candy andmaple butter. Open year round bychance or appointment. ClosedSundays.

ELEPHANT JUICE – 9E MainStreet North, Bayfield, 519-565-5787. www.elephantjuice.ca Email:[email protected] We makefresh pressed juice and smoothiesusing local organic ingredients. Wealso make healthy snacks (seedbars,fruit rolls, popsicles, etc.) using allnatural, healthy ingredients. We aredairy, wheat/gluten, added-sugarfree. We offer yoga supplies, healthfood store items and of course our

own Elephant Juice t-shirts, tank topsand hats. Grab a juice or smoothiebefore you hit the beach. Check usout on Facebook, Twitter andInstragram.

J.R. FEAR APIARIES – 200 PotterSt., RR 2, Wingham, N0G 2W0.519-357-3656. Email: [email protected]. Season: year-round.Products: honey, wax, candles, combhoney and gift baskets.

FERGUSON APIARIES – 39006Zurich-Hensall Road, RR 2, Hensall,N0M 1X0, 519-236-4979. Email:[email protected] 100% unpasteurizedOntario honey, still made in smallconsistent batches to provide the verybest quality. Retail store openThursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. Honey, honeybutter, honey mustard and barbecuesauce, beeswax candles. Also sellbees. Over 40 years in business.Wesbite: fergusonapiaries.on.ca

GREEN’S MEAT MARKET &ABATTOIR LTD. – 237 Arthur St.,RR 2, Wingham. 519-357-2912. Gowest on North St. to the third street,go south on Arthur St. first buildingon right. Also see location onCampbell St., Lucknow. Familyowned and operated since 1971, theyare a provincially-inspected facility.They offer custom cutting/wrappingof beef and pork and produce beefand pork burgers, nine varieties ofsausage, wheat free products,summer sausage, pepperettes,smoked hams and side bacon. Openyear round Monday to Friday 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MAIT-SIDE ORCHARD/J&MPRODUCE – under newmanagement. Now open year round Monday to Saturday, 23 Orchard Lane, Brussels. 519-887-6883 or 519-698-0045.www.garlicandapples.com Variety offresh-in-season apples, our ownfresh-pressed, unpasteurized cider,apple butter, honey, maple syrup,farm fresh eggs, assorted seasonalproduce, frozen fruit and grape juice.Come see what we have this week.


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BACHERT’S ELITE BED ANDBREAKFAST – 38326 Blyth Rd.,Auburn, N0M 1E0. Phone 519-526-7135, e-mail: [email protected],1/4 mile west of Village of Auburnon Blyth Rd. (County Rd. 25).Experience true serenity minutesfrom Goderich or Blyth, 50 acres,incomparable natural beauty,breathtaking views all seasons,elevated 100 ft. above MaitlandRiver. Hike peaceful woods to river’sedge. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking,bird watching, gardens, gazebo, newspacious home, A/C, walkoutbasement, private entrance, large

deck, patio, wireless. 2 rooms, queensize beds with ensuites, 1 queenroom with private bath and 1 roomwith 2 double beds with shared bath.Guest capacity: 8-10. Reservationspreferred. Full gourmet countrybreakfast. Lunch or tea time byreservation only. No pets indoors.Children welcome. Wheelchairaccessible. No smoking or liquor.

TRAILSIDE BED &BREAKFAST – John and GerrieBos, 335 Drummond St., Blyth, ONN0M 1H0, 519-523-9376. Email:[email protected]. A new cozy two-storey air-conditioned home locatedon the edge of the Greenway Trail –great for hiking, cycling andsnowmobiling. Three blocks from theBlyth Festival, central to threeneighbouring golf courses, 20-minutedrive to Lake Huron. Two largebedrooms with shared 4-piecebathroom. Full breakfast. No pets, nosmoking, children welcome. Openyear-round.

KILDONAN HOUSE BED &BREAKFAST – Maureen and GeneLogel, 71 Kirk Street, PO Box 458,Clinton, ON N0M 1L0, 519-482-1163. Fax: 519-482-1143. Website:www.kildonanhouse.com Timelesselegance in heritage Italianate-stylehouse circa 1867-71. Architecturalfeatures include original fireplaces,moldings and cornices, French doors,antique chandeliers. Guests relax ingrand ballroom on verandah or poolarea. Convenient to Goderich, Blyth,Bayfield and Stratford. Twin, queenrooms with ensuite. King room withjacuzzi. Full breakfast. Open yearround. Non-smoking. Wi-Fi. Rates:$85-$120.

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BLYTHBachert’s Elite B&B 38326 Blyth Rd 519-526-7135 Keith & Janet Bachert ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Trailside B&B 335 Drummond St 519-523-9376 John & Gerrie Bos ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

CLINTONKildonan House B&B 71 Kirk Street 519-482-1163 Eugene & Maureen Logel ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

EXETERThe Gregory B&B 365 William Street 226-423-2134 Greg Graham ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

HENSALLSybille’s Garden B&B 74 London Rd 519-262-3431 Sybille Schaufler ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

LUCKNOWSommerville Court Motel 287 Ross Street 1-866-863-2557 Brenda Cathers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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ensuite, double ensuite, queen privatebath. Guest capacity: 6. TV Wi-Fi,hot tub, pool, living room commonarea. $100 (2 people - includes tax),$85 (one person - includes tax). Nosmoking, no pets, children welcome.

SYBILLE’S GARDEN BED ANDBREAKFAST – Sybille Schaufler,74 London Rd., PO Box 114,Hensall, ON N0M 1X0. Toll free 1-800-665-7290 or 519-262-3431.Cell: 519-860-3431. Email:[email protected]. Website:www.bbcanada.com/sybillesgbnb.html.Located on the southwest corner ofHwy.#4 and Richmond Street Northin the charming Victorian village ofHensall. Early 20th century two-storey yellow brick home with largewraparound porch and balcony. 4

guest bedrooms: three queen-size,two with ensuite shower, one with 4-pc. ensuite with soaker tub, one king-size with ensuite shower (can beconverted to two twins, surchargeapplies). Some rooms with coffeemaker and bar fridge. Refreshmentcentre with microwave, bar fridge,coffee maker and tea kettle. Guestsitting room, TV, VCR, books, boardgames. Wireless internet available.Delicious full breakfast. 30 minutesto Blyth Festival, 15 minutes to LakeHuron, 40 minutes to StratfordFestival. Guest capacity: 8.Reservations preferred. Open yearround. Pet-free home, smokingoutside only. Children 12 years+welcome. Rates: May-October, from$90 to $120; November - April, from$80 to $105 (subject to changewithout notice, based on dbl.occupancy).

SOMMERVILLE COURTMOTEL BED & BREAKFAST/WINGHAM GUEST HOUSE –287 Ross St., Lucknow, ON Phone:1-866-863-2557 or 519-357-7067.

Website: www.bbcanada.com/8193.E-mail: [email protected] rooms in beautiful historic homebuilt in 1880. Single, twin, double,queen rooms. One luxury suite withhot tub. Rooms have variety ofamenities including connectedkitchens, private baths, shared baths,fireplaces, private entrance. WiFi andcable TV. One room is wheelchairaccessible. Choice of breakfastservice including full, continental,buffet or self-catered. Short drive toBlack Horse golf course, lake andbeaches, Blyth Festival, etc. Openyear-round. Wingham Guest House,57 John St. E., Wingham has sixrooms with fully stocked kitchen useavailable.


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BAYFIELDJervis Bay Cottage Rentals 77901 Dryden Lane 519-482-9838 Audrey Middleton ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BLYTHUpper Canada Suites 46 West Street 519-524-6576 Heather Lyons ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

JERVIS BAY COTTAGERENTALS – 77901 Dryden Lane,Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0. 519-482-9838. Email: [email protected]: www.jervisbaycottage.comEnjoy the simple life of the old style.Small, two-bedroom 1950’s look.Clean, private family retreat (sleepssix). Modern conveniences. Treesand private stairs to sandy beach. Nopets. Rental by the week: May-October, $500 - $900.

UPPER CANADA SUITES &APARTMENTS – 46 West Street,Goderich, 519-524-6576.www.uppercanadasuites.ca Our self-catering styled accommodations arelocated in the bustling historicbusiness, beach and entertainmentdistrict at the Port of Goderich. Wellappointed furnishings and featuresmake your holiday or executive staya relaxed “Home away from Home”experience. Accommodations are

fully furnished; complete with fullyoutfitted kitchens, linens, WiFi, cableTV, washer/dryer and privateparking. Three accommodationsavailable: one - one-bedroomapartment, one two-bedroombungalow and one three-bedroomapartment.

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WAWANOSH PARK CONSER-VATION AREA (AUBURN) –From Auburn, go 10 km. north onCty. Rd 22, right on Glenshill Rd.(38781 Glenshill Rd). WawanoshPark offers a quiet campingexperience in a beautiful naturalsetting along the Maitland River. 30spacious unserviced sites. Seasonalcamping only. Day use visitors canenjoy fishing, a picnic area andwalking trails. Launch your canoe atthe park and explore the river. Dayuse fee is $2 per person or $10 pergroup. For information call 519-524-6429 or toll free 1-877-FALLSCA.Email us at [email protected]

THE OLD HOMESTEAD – 35248 Bayfield River Rd., PO Box2118, Bayfield, ON, N0M 1G0.Phone 519-482-9256. Email:o f f i c e @ t h e o l d h o m e s t e a d . o n . c aWebsite: www.theoldhomestead.on.caGo north of Bayfield on Highway#21, then 800 metres east onBayfield River Rd. Situated in awooded area at the northern villagelimits of Bayfield close to LakeHuron and the Bayfield River, youwill find an outstanding, quiet,relaxing, natural and sceniccampground. The park offers pools,playground, soccer field, basketballhoop, beach volleyball, horseshoes,recreation hall, dumping station,

laundromat, hot showers and more.Number of sites: 40 transient, 210seasonal. Reservations preferred.Open April to October.

PAUL BUNYAN LAKE FRONTRESORT – 75559 Lidderdale St.,Box 756, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0.Phone/fax: 519-565-5355. Email:p a u l b u n y a n @ p a u l b u n y a n . c aWebsite: www.paulbunyan.ca.Situated on Lake Huron at the southedge of Bayfield. We offer the finestin seasonal, overnight and year-roundtrailer sites. New solar heated pool.Reservations preferred. Seasonalsites offer hydro, water, sewer,telephone, cable, natural gas, pavedstreets and Wi-Fi. Come and enjoywhat Bayfield has to offer.


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BAYFIELDThe Old Homestead PO Box 2118 519-482-9256 Gerd & Astrid Keller ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Paul Bunyan Resort 75559 Lidderdale St 519-565-5355 Jim & Sue Boere ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Pine Lake Campground 77794 Orchard Line 519-482-3380 Pine Lake Board ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BENMILLERFalls Reserve 80900 Falls 519-524-6429 Maitland Valley ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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BLYTH Township ofBlyth Campground 377 Gypsy Lane 519-357-1208 North Huron ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

EXETERElliott Park 94 Victoria St. E. 519-235-2833 Municipality of South Huron ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

GODERICHHappy Hollow 70 Drury Lane 877-771-5901 Joe Paola ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Trailer Park 85324 MacKenzie Camp Rd. 519-529-7536 Liz Foreman ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔Shelter Valley

Campground 36534 Huron Rd 519-524-4141 Shawn & Linda Lucier ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

GRAND BENDPort Blake Day Park 94 Victoria St., Exeter 519-235-2833 Municipality of South Huron ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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WALTONFamily Paradise RR 4, Walton 519-527-0629 Killam Properties Inc ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

WINGHAMWingham Trailer Park 166 John St. 519-357-2126 Wingham Legion Branch 180 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

WROXETERPine Echo Camp 91064 Belmore Line 519-392-6315 Lori Grant ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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PINE LAKE CAMPGROUND –77794 Orchard Line, Bayfield, 519-482-3380. Email: [email protected] Website: www.pinelake-campground.com Two miles/3.2 km. north of Bayfield on Hwy.#21, one mile/1.6 km. east ofOrchard Line. Nestled in a forest,Pinelake is a quiet, relaxingcampground. Mini-golf, indoor pool,sauna, whirlpool, beach. 10 transientsites, 429 season. Reservationsrequired. Open year-round. Tent area,trailer area, picnic area, electricaloutlets, sewer outlets, showers, flushtoilets, laundromat, store, rec. hall,beach/swimming, fishing, pool,playground.

FALLS RESERVE CONSERVA-TION AREA – Situated on thescenic lower Maitland River. Settleinto a spacious campsite and relax atour beautiful 230-acre property.New! On-line reservations nowavailable at www.mvca.on.ca FallsReserve features: serviced andunserviced sites, seasonal sitesavailable, radio-free tent sites, hotshowers, safe drinking water,concession booth, picnic areas,stocked pond, hiking trails,swimming, fishing, children’sactivities, special events and friendlycourteous staff. For information visit:wwww.mvca.on.ca Voice: 519-524-6429. Toll Free: 877-FALLSCAEmail: [email protected]

BLYTH CAMPGROUND – Blyth,Ontario. Located on Gypsy Lane.The campground offers anexceptional camping experience. It is deemed a “one-of-a-kind” facility in North America withamenities that are ideal for campingevents, family reunions, dog shows,and more! 800 serviced sites,community hall and arena dry pad,45 acres of property. Reservations519-357-1208. On-site communitycentre 519-523-9600.

ELLIOTT PARK – 94 Victoria St.E., Exeter, ON N0M 1S1, 519-235-2833, fax 519-235-2821,www.southhuron.ca. This quietriverside park offers relaxedovernight camping across fromMacNaughton Park in Exeter, whichprovides summer swimming, aplayground and picnic area, as wellas access to the MacNaughton-Morrison hiking trail. Close todowntown shopping and within afive-minute drive of two modern golfcourses. Open year round. Number ofsites: 10 transient (available on first-come basis). Facilities and amenities:tenting area/trailer area/picnic area.

HAPPY HOLLOW CAMP-GROUND INC. – 70 Drury Lane,Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. 877-771-5901. www.happyhollowcampground.com Our campground is asafe and activity-filled RV park thatoffers tent sites and trailer sties. Openfrom April 15 to October 15. Weoffer 12 transient camps and 95seasonal. We also provide trailerrentals. Take part in fun activities foradults and kids, from games to moviewatching, fishing site near the LakeHuron beach. Throughout thesummer we set up karaoke and barndances with a DJ. Other activitiesalso include bingo, indoor andoutdoor games.

MACKENZIE TENT ANDTRAILER PARK – 85324MacKenzie Camp Rd., RR#3,Goderich, 519-529-7536. Locatedone mile/1.6 km. off Highway 21 atKintail, 13 miles/21 km. north ofGoderich. Quiet family campgroundoverlooking Lake Huron. Well treedand grass sites, sandy beach andbeautiful sunsets, 30 transient, 95seasonal sites. Reservations notrequired but preferred. Open secondweekend in May to Thanksgiving.Tenting area, trailer area, picnic area,electrical outlets, sewer outlets, dumpstation, showers, flush toilets, rechall, beach/swimming, playground,water on site. Mid-May to mid-October.

SHELTER VALLEY CAMP-GROUND – 36534 Huron Road,Clinton, 519-524-4141.www.sheltervalleycampground.caFamily camping at its best! Nestledin the heart of the Maitland RiverValley, 5 minutes southeast ofGoderich. Enjoy nature’s beauty inour picturesque, 40-acre park, whileenjoying a heated pool, fishing,hiking trails, playgrounds, plannedactivities, shuffleboard, horseshoes,laundry and much more.Seasonal/overnight camping fromMay - October. (Pull-thru available).

PORT BLAKE DAY PARK &BEACH – junction of Hwy. 21 andCounty Rd. 83, north of Grand Bend.519-235-2833 or www.southhuron.cafor information or special event rates.This beautiful, quiet sandy beach daypark is open Victoria Day to LabourDay weekend daily until dusk.Facilities include a picnic shelter,barbecues, playground, washroomsand change rooms. Ideal for holdingsunset weddings, family reunions,


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FAMILY PARADISE CAMP-GROUND – 16 km/10 miles north ofSeaforth on #12, then 5 km/3 mileseast at 43835 Hullett-McKillop Road.Website: http://www.killamleisureliving.com/familyparadise. Email:[email protected] campground offershydro and water at all sites, somewith sewer. Activities includefishing, swimming, sandy beach,pool, shuffleboard, horseshoes,volleyball net, ball diamond, picnicarea, playground, bingo, dances,wagon rides, children’s crafts, familyplanned activities most weekends,including Halloween and Christmascelebrations. Amenities include:flush toilets, showers, propane, store,recreational hall, Wi-Fi at the store,dump station, 38 tent/trailer sites,178 seasonal sites. 519-527-0629.

WINGHAM TRAILER PARK –Wingham, Ontario. Located at thewest end of John St. overlooking theMaitland River. Short walk todowntown shopping, hiking trails,fishing and biking. Splash park.Picnic shelter nearby. Quiet familycampground open May to October.For further information call 519-357-2126. Free WiFi.

PINE ECHO CAMP – 91064Belmore Line, RR#1, Wroxeter, 519-392-6315. Fax: 519-392-8515.Email: [email protected]: www.pineechocamp.com4.3 miles/7km. north of Wroxeter on

Cty. Rd. 12 in Belmore. Familycampground, beautiful lake withsandy beaches. Rec hall with dances, bingo, kids crafts, karaoke,potluck suppers. 18 transient, 145seasonal sites. Reservations required.Open May 1 to October 1. Tenting

area, trailer area, picnic area,electrical outlets, sewer outlets, dump station, showers, fishing, flush toilets, laundromat, store,beach/swimming, playground, water on site. Your hosts: the Grantfamily.


METZGER MEAT PRODUCTS –180 Brock Avenue, Hensall. 519-262-3130. Email: [email protected] Website: www.metzgermeats.com Established in 1990, theyare producers of choice deli meats,smoked meats, traditional stylebacon, burgers, sausages, traditionalsalamis and cold smoked productsfor food service and retail. They arepurveying meats from the regionsupporting “Buy Local” and“Homegrown Ontario”.

OLD 86 FARMERS’ MARKET –44229 Amberley Rd., RR 2,Wroxeter, N0G 2X0. 519-291-4643.Email: [email protected] Website: www.old86farmersmarket.com, 1 1/4 miles west ofMolesworth on Hwy. 86. Hours:Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 6p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local seasonalproduce. Boxed meat, cheese, bakedgoods and more. All locallyproduced. Liquidation centre locatedin back of store.

THE QUEENS BAKERY – 430Queen St., Blyth, 226-523-9720.Serving espresso, coffee andmachiattos and baked goods to enjoywith your beverage, made on-site.Coastal Coffee Company products aswell as Blyth Farm Cheese andloose-leaf flavoured teas available topurchase. Learn more on Facebook.Wheelchair accessible.

RED CAT FARM - BURDAN’SPASSION BREAD – 82560Bluewater Highway, Goderich, N7A3X9. 519-524-1283. NaturalEuropean bread (rye, spelt and wheat

flour), wheat free breads, organicbreads, buns, cinnamon rolls andpotatoes. Come see our traditionalbrick oven – taste our fresh bakedbreads, all made with sour dough.

SEPOY VENDORS MARKET –648 Campbell St., Lucknow. OpenThursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May to September.Variety of vendors offering localproducts from crafts, antiques,woodworking, pet jewellery,quilting, produce and ice cream.Products offered change weekly,hours subject to change. Watch forupdates on Facebook.

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FARMERS’ MARKET: Goderich Farmers’Market is located at the Court House Squarein downtown Goderich. From 8 a.m. to 1p.m. every Sat. until October 10 at the southside of the park.

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BRUSSELS FARMERS’ MARKET: Localvendors offer fresh meats, produce, baking,crafts, and more. Entertainment, food,special theme days under the tent, Turnberry(main) St. Fridays 2-6 p.m. until Oct. 16.

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David Fox and Severn Thompson star in Seeds at theBlyth Festival until August 8.

THEATRE: Snow White: The Panto bringsthe fun of a British panto to Playhouse II,Huron Country Playhouse. Boo the villain,enjoy slapstick comedy and music until Aug.29. Call 1-888-449-4463.

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THEATRE: A young rebel teaches arepressed town how to dance in Footloose,the stage musical adaptation of the 1980smovie at Huron Country Playhouse until Aug.8. Call 1-888-449-4463.

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LAMBTON AT WAR: The Lambton HeritageMuseum, Hwy. 21 south of Grand Bendoffers a special exhibit on Lambton County’swar experiences from the 1837 Rebellion tothe war in Afghanistan.

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FARMERS’ MARKET: Grand Bend Farmers’Market is held at 1 Main St. (Colonial HotelParking Lot). Operates every Wednesdayfrom 8 a.m.-1 p.m. until October 7.

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FARMERS’ MARKET: Exeter Farmers’Market operates on Baldwin Street besideTrivett Memorial Church, 2-6 p.m. everyThurs. until October 15.

Oct. 15

EXETER

UNTIL

PIPING DOWN THE SUN: Celtic BlueHighlanders Pipe Band perform Fridayevenings, until Aug. 28, one hour beforesunset, at Rotary Cove as they “pipe downthe sun”. Free. Bring your lawn chairs.

Aug. 28GODERICH

UNTIL

THEATRE: The Wilberforce Hotel, twominstrels, on the run from police, come tothe Lucan area hotel in the 1800s wherethey encounter real black people. Call theBlyth Festival, 519-523-9300.

Aug. 8BLYTH

UNTIL

THEATRE: Fury – tells the story of romanceupon the SS Wexford, caught in the GreatStorm of 1913 on Lake Huron using wordsand music. Call the Blyth Festival, 519-523-9300.

Sept. 12BLYTH

UNTIL

ART SHOW: “A Vision of Home: MicheleMiller” features paintings of old housesevoking rural family l i fe – at the BlythFestival Art Gallery, Bainton Gallery, BlythMemorial Hall until Aug. 15. Admission free

Aug. 15BLYTH

UNTIL

THEATRE: A young playwright explores thestory behind Percy Schmeiser’s famouscourt case over GMO seed in Seeds at BlythFestival, 519-523-9300 or check the websiteat blythfestival.com.

Aug. 8BLYTH

UNTIL

20th ANNUAL GODERICH FIREFIGHTERSBREAKFAST, bacon, sausage, eggs,homefries, pancakes and more. 7:00 to11:30 a.m. at the Fire Hall on Suncoast DriveEast.

2GODERICH

AUGUST

CELEBRATING THE FARMS OF FAMILIESOF HURON-PERTH COUNTIES: HiighlightsReuben Sallows’ depictions of farm life.Sallows Gallery, 52 Montreal St. Tuesday -Fri. 1-4 p.m. and Sat. noon to 5 p.m.

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CELTIC KIDS CAMP: At Goderich PublicSchool. Ages 4-12. Classes in crafts,singing, instruments, dance, etc. Call WarrenRobinson, 519-524-8221 for information(website at www.celticfestival.ca.)

3-6GODERICH

AUGUST

CELTIC COLLEGE: Ancient arts of Celticculture (singing, dancing, instruments,cooking, stone carving, etc.) are taught atGoderich Public School. (Website atwww.celticfestival.ca.)

3-6GODERICH

AUGUST

DELICIOUS?: Are the favourite foods of ourancestors still our favourites today? Explorerecipes, cookbooks and kitchen items fromthe museum’s collection at the Huron CountyMuseum, 110 North St., Goderich.

Sept. 13

GODERICH

UNTIL

OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS – Learn howto identify birds and how to attract them toyour backyard in this Canadian Museum ofNature exhibit at the Huron County Museum,110 North St., Goderich. until September 6.

Sept. 6

GODERICH

UNTIL

FARMERS’ MARKET: Huron County’snewest farmers’ market, Wingham Farmers’Market on Farley Lane, opposite Foodland,operates 3:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday untilOctober 7.

Oct. 7

WINGHAM

UNTIL

CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL: 30 hours of liveperformances at Lions Harbour Park onWest St. 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. daily. Scottishand Irish music, crafts, workshops and more.website: www.celticfestival.ca

7-9GODERICH

AUGUST

THEATRE OPENING: On the eve of herwedding Mary dreams of how she met herbeloved and of his experiences in World WarI in Mary’s Wedding. Plays until Sept. 12.Call the Blyth Festival 519-523-9300.

7BLYTH

AUGUST

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL GODERICHTRIATHLON: Starts at the Rotary Covebeach at 8:30 a.m. Usually 150 participantstake part in a 1 km swim, 10 km run and 45 km bicycle race.

16GODERICH

AUGUST

ZURICH BEAN FESTIVAL: Friday evening,car cruise and fireworks. Sat. pancakebreakfast, 7 a.m., vendors andentertainment, meals of baked beans andpork chops, midway, outdoor car show.

21-22ZURICH

AUGUST


ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW: ClintonHorticultural Society holds its annual flowershow August 21 at Heartland CommunityChurch, 52 Victoria St. Viewing from 2-4p.m.

21CLINTON

AUGUST

BAYFIELD COMMUNITY FAIR: Parade,horse shows, petting zoo, youth talent,concessions and displays, at arena andfairgrounds. Friday, 6 p.m-midnight, Sat. 9a.m. to midnight, Sun. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

14-16BAYFIELD

AUGUST


BREAKFAST IN THE PARK: History andbreakfast are on the menu when a breakfastis held in St. Joseph park, from 7:30-10:30a.m. Learn about this fascinating community.Website: stjosephmuseum.ca

16ST. JOSEPH

AUGUST

EXETER RODEO: Bronc riding, calf roping,steer wrestling at South Huron RecreationCentre, rain or shine. Video dance, Friday, 9p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday,p.m. Find more at www.exeterrodeo.com.

7-9EXETER

AUGUST

AQUAFEST: Six locations around GrandBend host a festival on an environmentaltheme with art, music, food and fun. Checkout their website at grandbendaquafest.cafor more details.

7-9GRAND BEND

AUGUST

NIGHT HIKE AND OWL PROWL:Interpretive staff will lead a walk throughfields and forests at Wawanosh NatureCentre. Tours beginning at 7 and 9 p.m.Website: www.mvca.on.ca

20BELGRAVE

AUGUST

VILLAGE OF ZURICH YARD SALE, ANDFIREMEN’S BREAKFAST: Bargains galorethroughout the village. Firemen’s breakfast.Yard sales all over town from 8 a.m.9

ZURICH

AUGUST

GYPSY CAMPERS 96 WEEKEND JAMB-OREE: Falls Reserve Conservation Areainvites everyone to bring an instrument andjoin in. Jamborees Friday, 7-10 p.m., Sat. 1-5 p.m. Sun. 10:30-11:30.

7-9BENMILLER

AUGUST

GODERICH ART CLUB ANNUALEXHIBITION: MacKay Centre, 10 Nelson St.East hosts the annual exhibit by GoderichArt Club members. Friday and Saturday, 9 -6, Sunday, 10-4.

7-9GODERICH

AUGUST

BAYFIELD ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE:Trinity Anglican Church, hosts about 35prestigious dealers at the BayfieldCommunity Centre. Entertainment. Tea roomon Saturday and Sunday.

7-9BAYFIELD

AUGUST

ART SHOW OPENING: A Trick of the Light:Greg Sherwood at the Blyth Festival ArtGallery, Memorial Hall, Blyth. Wingham artistshows large-scale acrylic canvases thatdepict the sky and landscape until Sept. 12.

21BLYTH

AUGUST

Transcan National Motocross Championship, Walton.

HURON COUNTY PLOUGHING MATCH:Junior competition, Aug. 20. Senior match,Aug. 21. Pancake breakfast, plowingcompetition, antique horse plowing, at 83419Division Line, Ashfield Township.

20-21PT. ALBERT

AUGUST

LUCKNOW’S MUSIC IN THE FIELDS:Country music performers The Band Perry,Dallas Smith, Easton Corbin and moreperform Aug. 28-29, just north of Lucknow.Tickets at local businesses.

28-29LUCKNOW

AUGUST

THEATRE: Edna Rural’s Church Supper,Renowned puppeteer Ronnie Burkett bringshis marionettes to the Phillips Studio in anintimate show for adult audiences. Aug. 11-15. Call the Blyth Festival 519-523-9300.

11-15BLYTH

AUGUST

MODEL AIR SHOW AND FUN FLY:Goderich Airport, 33874 Airport Rd., north ofGoderich, hosts model airplane pilots.Witness aerobatics, jet models and more.Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

15-16GODERICH

AUGUST

THEATRE OPENING: Legends . . . of Rock’n’ Roll featuring the music of Elvis Presley,Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, and more tothe Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend.Plays until Aug. 29. Call 1-855-372-9866.

13GRAND BEND

AUGUST

TRANSCAN NATIONAL MOTOCROSSCHAMPIONSHIP: Top amateur motocrossriders in Canada in a four-day championshipat the Lee Farm, 42825 Walton Road.Thurs., 11-5, Friday/Sat., 8-5, Sun., 11-4.

12-16WALTON

AUGUST

WEST COAST BLUESFEST: Local, nationaland international blues artists entertain at theLivery and Goderich’s Square. The mainevent, Saturday, Sept. 5 at The Livery.www.westcoastblues.ca

4-5GODERICH

SEPTEMBER

THUNDER BY THE BEACH: Grand BendMotoplex hosts Canada’s biggest LabourDay bash. Saturday night, nitro dragsters,topped off by f ireworks. website:grandbendmotorplex.com.

4-6GRAND BEND

SEPTEMBER



CIDERFEST: See the skills of old from ciderpressing to rope making to spinning andweaving and rug braiding at Van EgmondHouse in Egmondville at the southern edgeof Seaforth. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food. Tours.

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SEPTEMBER

HOWICK-TURNBERRY FALL FAIR: Fri., 7-10 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Howick Community Centre, County Rd. 87.Horse show, agricultural displays, enter-tainment, midway, homecrafts, school fair.

2-3GORRIE

OCTOBER

BANNOCKBURN FALL HIKE: BannockburnWildlife Area, (north of County Rd. 3between Brucefield and Bayfield), 1-3 p.m.Bring a mug for apple cider and savour freshapples. Donations appreciated.

4VARNA

OCTOBER

FALL COLOUR TOUR: Wawanosh NatureCentre, south of Belgrave, west on NatureCentre Road, 1-4 p.m. Wagon rides, guidedwalks, hot apple cider and children’sactivities.

4BELGRAVE

OCTOBER

HURON PIONEER HOBBY ANDTHRESHER REUNION: Blyth fairgrounds.Threshing demonstrations, huge antiquesteam engines, music, stepdancing, crafts.Admission $8, children 12 and under, $2.

11-13BLYTH

SEPTEMBER WINGFIELD LOST AND FOUND: Will it bethe end of farming for Walt and Maggie? Asearch to locate a new well turns up morethan what is lost. Blyth Festival. Call 519-523-9300.

26BLYTH

SEPTEMBER

KIRKTON FALL FAIR: The Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre (east of Exeteron County Rd. 6). Fri., 7:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., from1 p.m. Parade, kids’ rides, demolition derby.

11-13KIRKTON

SEPTEMBER

170th SEAFORTH FALL FAIR: Seaforthfairgrounds, open 9 a.m. daily. County’slargest livestock competitions, including 4-Hclubs’ achievement days, home-craft, schooland field-crop competitions, demolition derby.

17-20SEAFORTH

SEPTEMBER

EXETER HARVEST CELEBRATION:Oktoberfest beer tent, entertainment 5-11p.m. Friday; children’s fair, food court, streethockey, beer tent Saturday from 11 a.m.Evening, country music.

25-27EXETER

SEPTEMBER

LUCKNOW FALL FAIR: 152nd fair at thefairgrounds. Friday,7-10 p.m. midway,homecrafts, Little Ambassador contest,entertainment. Saturday, parade at 11 a.m.,livestock competitions. Dance at night.

18-20LUCKNOW

SEPTEMBER

95th ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAIR: Anold-fashioned school fair which bringsstudents from three area elementary schoolstogether to show their school projects, petsand livestock at Belgrave arena.

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SEPTEMBER

MODEL BOAT RACE: Campers and visitorscan build a hand-crafted model boat andrace it down the river at 1 p.m. Falls ReserveConservation Area at Benmiller (junction ofCounty Rds. 31 and 1).

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SEPTEMBER

BRUSSELS FALL FAIR: 154th editiontakes place at the Brussels, Morris and GreyCommunity Centre. Tuesday night, 6:30-9:30p.m. Wednesday, parade through downtownat noon, ending at the fairgrounds.

15-16BRUSSELS

SEPTEMBER

AN AFTERNOON OF COUNTRY ANDGOSPEL MUSIC: The Barn Dance Historicalsociety performs at Melville PresbyterianChurch, Brussels, 2:30 p.m. Tickets adults,$20, elementary school, $10, 519-887-6963..

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SEPTEMBER

EL CAMINO DU SINUSO RIO MAITLAND -The Way of the Winding Maitland: Hike the49 km. Maitland Trail from Auburn to Goderichover a weekend (or shorter distances if youprefer). Information at www.maitlandtrail.ca..

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SEPTEMBER

Presbyterian Church (built in 1915),Dunedin Manor (built in 1887 andmodelled after the design ofScotland’s Dunedin Castle), theLeckie house (former home ofBrussels’ first reeve John A. Leckie),the Brussels Horticultural Society’sbutterfly garden and pavilion andLogan’s Mill. Other attractions onthe first trail are Victoria Park, theBrussels Legion, the Livery(currently the site for the BrusselsFarmers’ Market), the Brussels PostOffice, the former site of theQueen’s Hotel and the GrahamBlock, a two-storey building built in1876.

The first trail also showcases theBrussels Carnegie Library, as well asseveral other main street historicalattractions.

The second tour is still under somedevelopment, but it will run throughthe north end of the village,beginning on Dunedin Drive andthen running north from StrettonStreet to Ross Street before walkingalong the former CN train tracksbefore returning to Turnberry Street.

Along the second trail, walkerswill see Lions Park, the PresbyterianManse, the former sites of RonaldEngine Works and CousinsCreamery, the Masonic ChapelLookout, the Mait-Side Orchards

Lookout, the Bennett Lumber Yardand the former Grand Trunk railwayline. The study states that the secondtrail would be the predominantlyrural portion of the trail system.

In addition to the two newly-developed tours, the Village ofBrussels already has a well-established heritage walking tour,that also serves as an educationaltour around a town with a lot ofhistory.

For more information on Brussels,the newly-developed heritage trailsystem, or the original heritagewalking tour, visit the Municipalityof Huron East’s website atwww.huroneast.com.

Brussels tour helps you explore former industrial historyContinued from page 32

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By Denny Scott

The Beach Street StationRestaurant officially opened itsdoors for business July 3 and

brought back to life an old CanadianPacific Railway (CPR) building thathad sat mostly unused at Goderich’sbeach for years.

Owner Herb Marshall said that hewants to see life brought in to theGoderich Harbour Beach area andsee recent investments made byGoderich Town Council put to gooduse by continuing to increase activityin the area.

The restaurant, which featuressome incredible architecture,represents a goal that Marshall saysstarted in 2001.

“In 2001, the Town of Goderichinvested in the harbour and built thechange rooms and the snack bar, theyput in a parking lot and ran theboardwalk to St. Christopher’sBeach,” he said. “After that initialmomentum, not much happened, andthis is both something I wanted to doand something that I think will helpwith that momentum.”

He said that people who grew up inGoderich know the beach assomething else. It had been a placethat people would travel to from farand wide to visit but recently, ithadn’t had the same draw. He hopes

to change that.The station isn’t where it started,

having been moved several hundredyards to its current location.

“We had to move it 300 yards and,because it was triple-layered brick, itweighed quite a bit,” he said. “Isought out estimates and they rangedfrom tens of thousands of dollarsdown to people willing to do the jobfor some drinks.”

Marshall eventually met up withLaurie McCulloch of Whitby who,on a handshake, agreed to relocatethe building.

In May of 2013, McCulloch startedthe plan to move the building and, onAug. 1 of that year, the building wascompletely in its new location aftertwo days of work.

From there, it was a matter of notjust a restoration, but almost areconstruction according to Marshall.

“The building is cathedral-like,” hesaid. “You wouldn’t think that theCPR would invest that kind of moneyin the architecture, but they did andit’s a great gift to Goderich.”

Marshall explained that, when thebuilding was built, the CPR had justgone public and was flush withcapital. He believes that the presenceof the Canadian National station atthe end of East Street had somethingto do with the CPR station being so

well built.Before the building could be put

down, however, they found that theheritage of the area as a rail yard,complete with turntable, would causesome complications.

During excavation, crews found acinder vein that required much moreexcavation than originally thought.

Despite the complications, thebuilding was moved and placed in itsnew location. However, that was justthe start of opening the building.

“They had put a drop ceiling in atsome point to save energy, so all thisgreat architecture above that had tobe rebuilt,” he said.

Original crown moldings andmedallions around the light fixtureswere restored and, eventually, thebuilding opened in July this year.

“We are offering premium casualfine dining,” Marshall explained.“We have Red Seal trained chefs andsous-chefs and we make everythingfrom scratch,” he explained.

The restaurant itself holds 100 andthe patio that surrounds much of thebuilding and looks out onto the lakeseats 75. A patio that will be built bynext summer, according to Marshall,will have seating for 110.

Also planned for the future is aspecial banquet space in thebasement. The facilities also includea special private dining room thatwas formerly the station master’sroom, complete with ticket wicket.

The restaurant is fully licenced andoffers special occasion rentals whichMarshall said was important to hisvision.

“I wanted to create a spot fortourists, locals and everyone inbetween to come and be able to enjoythe signs and sounds of the beach andhave a good meal.”

The Beach Street Station is opendaily from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. andwill remain open through the spring,summer and fall. Marshall said thatwinter hours are yet to bedetermined.

For more information, visitwww.beachstreetstation.com


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History on the moveOld train station moved to become restaurant with a view

The 1907 CPR station is now Beach Street Restaurant, a lakeside dining spot.


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something for everyone to enjoy.Visitors are greeted at the entrance

by a colourful butterfly garden,planted by the local HorticulturalSociety, complete with twobirdhouses for some of the area’smore feathery visitors.

The trail takes you both around andthrough the forested area, treeslooming overhead from either side,

and educating people along the wayby having signs posted next to someof the trees indicating their species.

For anyone who can’t go a daywithout working out, there areexercise spots which have beenincorporated into the trail, made frompipes and boards and accompaniedby instructions on the kind ofexercise you can do.

The trail itself is well maintained,

and walking along it is almost asurreal experience, with the EbonyJewelwing Damselflies flitting fromone plant to the next along the waterto the left, and the trees all aroundforming what almost looks like anarchway above.

You can also follow the trail westof Queen Street and take side trailsnorth of the rail line down towardBlyth Brook.

You can walk or hike along it inthe summer time, and then come withyour skis in the winter to do a bit ofcrosscountry skiing. There is no costto use the trail, and it is well worththe trip to experience the morenatural side of Blyth.

The Greenway Trail is part of whatsupporters hope will soon be theGuelph-to-Goderich (G2G) rail trail,a 127-kilometre trail for hikers andbikers in summer, with the possibilityof snowmobile use, as well as cross-country skiing in winter months.

For more information about thetrail, contact the North HuronRecreation Department at 519-357-1208.

Former railway becomes walking trail in Blyth

Continued from page 35Blyth’s Greenway Trail provides a bit of nature in the middle of town.

The Festival takes over the entiretown nowadays. All the downtownstreets are blocked off toaccommodate crowds. While beansand pork continue to be the focalpoint of the event, there are plenty ofother attractions. The antique andclassic car show, first added in 1987,is now billed as the second largest inOntario, drawing more than 1,000hotrods, cars and trucks each year atthe ball diamond.

The cars begin rolling into townon the Friday night (August 21 thisyear) to take part in the WrenchBenders Cruise Night beginning at 7p.m. travelling through Hensall,Exeter, Crediton, and Dashwood andfinally ending up in Zurich.

A new feature at the 2015 Festivalis Beanstock, an evening ofentertainment as part of the Fridaynight activities. Beginning at 7 p.m.when Joe Gelinas will perform,Beanstock continues with Stiff AM,and Mega Portion.

Friday night ends with fireworksat dusk at the Community Centre.

All day Saturday the downtownstreets are blocked off. They’ll belined with the booths of more than100 vendors selling crafts andagricultural goods. There’s amidway, of course and there’s plentyof entertainment beginning at 10:30a.m. with Aimee’s Tri Bella Voceand The Cantabilettes, then theHoney Sweethearts, Tanya Harris,Marcel Gelinas, The MagicMoments, and Roy’s Garage.

The festival winds up with adance sponsored by the Zurich MinorAthletic Association at the BluewaterArena from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., this yearfeaturing Tasty Newz and Hwy 21.

Sunday, at noon there will be abarbecue and sell off of any leftoversat the Bean Festival Bean Kitchenfollowed, at 1pm by an ecumenicalchurch service on the main stage.

It’s all come a long way from thelittle festival planned a half-centuryago. Prang is expecting that manyvolunteers and visitors from the pastwill drop in to share their memoriesof just how far they’ve come.


Zurich marks its 50th Bean Festival in 2015Continued from page 15

Zurich’s main street becomes a giant bazaar during the Bean Festival.

HURON PIONEER THRESHER AND HOBBY ASSOCIATION INC.

54th ReunionSeptember 11, 12, 13

Thresher Campgrounds Blyth, Ontario

For more info call 226-523-9100 www.blythsteamshow.on.ca~ Bringing the Past into the Future ~

• Flea Market and Crafts in the arena• Steam Engines and Threshing• Antique Tractor: Minneapolis Moline• Antique Car: Thunderbird Convertible• Antique Gas Engines and Working Displays

Camping available as of Tues., Sept. 8 • Thurs., Sept. 10 Plough Day

Friday isElementary

Student Activity Day and

Senior Citizens Day($6/Friday only)

• Poppa’s Petting Zoo• Children’s Activities

• Antique Tractor Pull• Kids’ Tractor Pull

Entertainment: Step Dancing, Fiddling Contest, Nightly Entertainment


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