Canada's Prettiest Town
Goderich, ON

Goderich - Canada's Prettiest Town

Steeped in historic charm and natural beauty, the Town of Goderich on the shore of Lake Huron, lying at the mouth of the Mailand River, takes pride in its reputation as Canada's prettiest town and winner of multiple Communities In Bloom Awards. Goderich boasts some of the best sunsets in North America, which can be viewed while strolling our 1 1/2 km long beach front Boardwalk.

Goderich has much to offer every interest, all year round.  For the sports enthusiast we offer excellent swimming, fishing, scuba diving, golfing, hockey, baseball, soccer, tennis, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, an airport with two paved runways as well as a modern, picturesque harbour and marinas.

There are many special events and attractions that are scheduled throughout the year.  Such events and attractions include: The Saturday Farmers' Market and the Sunday "Flea Market" located in Courthouse Park during the summer months, Canada Day Celebrations, Festival of Arts and Crafts, and Piping Down the Sun  to name a few.  Goderich is also known for the Celtic Roots Festival, which is held every year at Lion's Harbour Park.  The Festival also includes Celtic College for all those who wish to enrich their Celtic interests.  Various sporting events are also hosted year round.  The most internationally known sporting event is the Young Canada Week Pee Wee Hockey Tournament, which brings Pee Wee Hockey Teams from all over the country to compete in this internationally known Hockey Tournament.

The Port of Goderich is known nationwide since Victorian times as the ‘Prettiest Town in Canada’, and has been an international champion and runner-up in the world Nations in Bloom contest. There’s so much to see and do in this architecturally-rich port town which sits on the bluffs overlooking the shores of Lake Huron. Goderich’s natural setting along Ontario’s West Coast provides an incredible number of recreation and leisure choices. Some of the areas visually-appealing trails criss-cross and surround Goderich, offering breathtaking views of nature and a window to our past with many heritage sites marked along the way. Explore our many parks as more than one quarter of the land in Goderich is dedicated to parkland, many overlooking the lake.

Stroll through the town’s tree-lined streets and enjoy the pride people take in the preservation of local architecture.

The town has a rich and colourful history, celebrated in its museums and destinations of historical interest. Goderich is well known for its distinctive downtown, an octagonal core known as The Square, where streets radiate from the centre of town, Courthouse Park.

We welcome you to experience the traditions of our award-winning Downtown Goderich – a historic Canadian neighbourhood heralded by TV Ontario as the home of the province’s most traditional Main Street. Downtown Goderich is a diverse community– a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and do business. It is home to over 140 businesses and services and features

At the heart of our Downtown is The Courthouse Square – a gem of Canadian Heritage Architecture. The Square is a unique outdoor shopping mall, featuring a weekly farmers' market during the summer, specialty shops, health and beauty services, and restaurants and cafes overlooking the park. From The Square it’s just a short stroll along West Street, a designated heritage district, to our beautiful lakefront.

When moving to Goderich, you will be welcomed with the town’s trademark hospitality. There is so much to see and do here. Once you have visited Goderich, your heart will never leave.

Official website – www.goderich.ca

Local Newspaper – www.goderichsignalstar.com

Statistics Canada Census - Goderich Statistics