Huron County (Ontario)
Cities
- - home of the Beanfest in late August
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ClintonClinton has an historic downtown. The Library and the Town Hall have shingled roofs with colourful flower patterns. Some old churches, and commercial blocks make the town a pleasant place to visit
Point Clark Lighthousean historic lighthouse, built in 1850. it is constructed in the "imperial style", a style not seen anywhere else in Ontario. The lighthouse is open at as a museum, and you can climb to the top to take in the (not so great) view
Huron County Museum, Goderichthe Huron County Museum is surprisingly good for a local museum, and contains thousands of artifacts including antique farm machinery, regimental badges, and entire steam train, and Victorian bone china
Huron County Historic Gaolthis octagonal building served as the town jail for many years, and was the sight of the last hanging in Canada. It is now a museum and a national historic sight.
Grand Bend Beachone of the best beaches in Ontario. unfortunately it is very crowded.
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address: GoderichThe old railroad bridge have been converted so that you can safely walk across and enjoy a spendid view of the nature surrounding Goderich
Do
- Blyth Festival: Founded in 1975, the Blyth Centre for the Arts and Blyth Festival serves as an arts centre for Huron County in southwestern Ontario and produces a summer season of all-Canadian plays.