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elcome to Huron County! Whether you are a firsttime visitor, seasonal resident or neighbour, we are working hard to help you find a safe way to enjoy our beautiful area. This issue contains what was known or expected when we went to print in early December. We advise you to call ahead to confirm. Everyone is doing the best they can to make sure our businesses, employees, guests, customers and families are safe. Please take responsibility for your actions while you are out and about. Observe physical distancing, wear a mask when distancing is difficult or unpredictable and stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is. Above all else, be kind. – Publisher Deb Sholdice
TABLE OF CONTENTS Indoor Games ......................6
Bookish in Huron..............24
Goderich..................................9
Seaforth ................................26
Hike in Huron ......................13
Feed the Birds ..................27
Bayfield ..................................15
Brussels. ................................28
Artisans of Huron..............17
Blyth ........................................29
Zurich ......................................18
Wingham. ..............................31
Grand Bend ..........................19
Lucknow................................33
Clinton....................................20
Snowmobiling in Huron 34
Flavours of Huron............22
Postcards from Huron ..38
is published by North Huron Publishing Company Inc. P.O. Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 Tel.: 519-523-4792 www.stopsalongtheway.ca deb@northhuron.on.ca Editorial: Deb Sholdice Shawn Loughlin Nancy Fisher Sales:
Brenda Nyveld Shelley Kroes
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North Huron Wescast Community Complex Wingham
Indoor fun
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ven the hardiest of winter lovers sometimes need a break from the cold and snow. Huron County has your back on this, too. Besides the usual quiet spots like cafés, restaurants, libraries and galleries, there are other options for the more active folks. Swimming is a great workout all year round and Huron County has some great indoor pools. The Maitland Recreation Centre, operated by the Goderich Huron YMCA, boasts a large, bright facility with an indoor pool, a gym and a popular walking track. The centre is worth the visit just for the concession stand and café operated by Sweet Love Eats. Arena food has never tasted so good! Visitors are welcome to purchase a day pass for the facility, or bring your home YMCA pass with you for visitor access. 190 Suncoast Dr. E. Goderich www.ymcaswo.ca/locations/goderich -huron-ymca When in Wingham, drop by the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. It offers pay-per-play
passes for the aquatic and fitness centres. The Vanastra Recreation Centre offers an indoor 25-metre, four-lane pool with a diving board that is open year round. Visitors are always welcome and there is a wide variety
of open swim times on their schedule. 26 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (RR5, Clinton) www.huroneast.com/en/ being-active/swimming.aspx#PublicSwim-Schedule Bowling is a traditional winter Continued on page 7
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Maitland Valley Grotto Goderich
Hanging around Continued from page 6 pastime that has maintained its popularity and Huron County is home to three bowling alleys that have long histories in the area. Lucknow Bowl & Games Centre has been going strong since 1964. Ron and Anita Elliott purchased the established bowling alley in 1997 and have kept it thriving ever since. In addition to open bowling every Friday and Saturday (except in July and August, when it closes for summer holidays), it offers private parties by appointment. If bowling isn’t enough to keep you amused, you can try your hand at billiards or air hockey. It is licensed, so you can enjoy a
beverage or two with your game. 498 Campbell St., Lucknow 519-5283437. Town & Country Bowling in Zurich is another centre that has a long history in the community. Established in 1960, it has been owned by Jacquie Regier for the past seven years and is managed by her daughter Cheryl and they are passionate about creating an atmosphere where memories are made. Cheryl says that the business has remained popular because bowling is fun, no matter your skill level. They offer open bowling year round and feature glow-in-the-dark. In the summer, the alley is open while they also run an ice cream stand
and who doesn’t love ice cream? Goderich’s Little Bowl has been going strong since 1956. It offers glow-in-the-dark bowling and a licensed snack bar. Don’t miss their “All You Can Bowl” specials. Even with 12 lanes, it can be a busy spot, so call ahead and reserve your party. 204 Huron Rd, Goderich www.littlebowl.ca But as much fun as bowling is, it’s not your only option for fun! Why not mix it up a little? The Maitland Valley Grotto features 1,200 square feet of bouldering style rock climbing which uses no ropes and focuses on finding specific routes determined by the colour of holds being Continued on page 8
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Fore on the Floor Goderich
Keeping sharp over winter Continued from page 7 climbed. It’s a full body workout with a real-time puzzle for mental stimulation. 199 Anglesea St., Goderich. Call ahead for bookings at 519-6122060. More information is available at maitlandvalleygrotto.com Fore on the Floor can keep your golf game going all year long with its state-of-the-art simulator. Don’t use the winter as an excuse for a rusty swing. Or maybe you’re looking for the excitement of racing and virtual reality. It has you covered, even if an old-fashioned game of pinball is more your speed. 390 Macewen St. Goderich www.foreonthefloor.ca The All In Skatepark in Zurich is even more active. Housed in a former arena, the park provides 32 360degree, interconnected ramps, with a
foam pit and a resistance training ramp. It has over 32,000 square feet of indoor adrenaline-fueled fun. 36 Main St., Zurich www.allinactionsports.com We’re not sure how to classify it, but Anger Management: Destruction
Therapy Clinic bills itself as a rage release room where the participants get to smash things while fully suited up in safety gear. 6 Isaac St., Clinton www.angermanagementdtc.com There is just no excuse to sit out a snowy, windy or rainy day.
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Elizabeth’s Art Gallery Goderich
Goderich
Capturing the county’s beauty
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t doesn’t matter if you are an experienced artist or a complete newbie, there is something for you at Elizabeth’s Art Gallery. Home to the work of the owner Elizabeth R. Van den Broeck, there is a wide selection of her own paintings to view and purchase, as well as innovative items featuring her art. If you need a souvenir or gift, consider a piece of jewelry, a fantastic scarf, or a unique jigsaw puzzle - just a few of the many gift items that are made from her work depicting beautiful Huron County. If art supplies are what you are after, she carries a wide selection of paints, brushes, paper canvases, and more for a wide range of skill levels. Both student and professional grade supplies are available. This is also the place to get your art, photographs or other treasures framed.They carry ready-made frames as well as custom framing services. Their services include custom printing in wide formats on a range of different papers or canvases, and dye sublimation printing that can be printed on fabrics, ceramics and more. They can also scan large pieces of art to be made into digital files. The year 2022 will be the location’s
30th anniversary and special exhibits will be mounted. Watch for announcements on Instagram @elizabethsartgallery.
Elizabeth’s is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 54 Courthouse Square, Goderich. www.elizabethsartgallery.ca
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Cool fun on The Square cook-off, where ticket holders get warmed up with samples and the winning organization has bragging rights to the best chili for an entire year. The event, set for Feb. 4-6, 2022, was just starting to take shape as Stops Along The Way was going to press. As with any event that centres around large numbers of people, planning during a pandemic takes extra time and flexibility, as public health policy shifts as case counts change. But, as case numbers continue to stay manageable, there is light at the end of the pandemic. And the plan is to light up the sky with “low explosive” fireworks that are quite spectacular in a winter sky over a snowy backdrop. The event is also able to be held earlier in the evening than summer fireworks, making it extra special for the little ones. The Goderich BIA is one of the groups planning an event for Winterfest and they couldn’t be more excited to start to get back to a sense of the familiar. As organizers look
towards this winter, they are excited to once again be planning an addition to 2022’s Town of Goderich Winterfest. Although, at press time they hadn’t settled on a name yet the plan is for a festival that brings some heat to our downtown in the cold months. They hope to create a magical day for children with all of the usual Winterfest activities and some new additions to the day from the BIA and their partners. In the theme of “heat”, they are working with local eateries to create menu specials featuring spicy foods. You can’t have the heat without some cool to balance it off, and what is more cool than ice sculptures? Other items on the wish list of the committee are a cocktail reception and a dance, but these are definitely on a “wait and see” basis. Keep an eye on Downtown Goderich on Facebook and Goderich BIA on Instagram for details for these events as they come available, or visit the websites at www.goderichbia.com or www.goderich.ca
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or a number of years, the Tourism Goderich and the community’s various organizations have joined forces to create a winter wonderland of fun in town. After the holidays wind down, the depths of winter can start to drag on, so they decided to create some winter excitement and Winterfest was born. The events have changed over the years to keep it fresh, with some old favourites coming back year after year like the annual Candlelit Walk in the Maitland Woods, made magical by a group of volunteers from the Maitland Trail Association who create unique lanterns specifically for the event. Many organizations have pitched in over the years to run their own events within the larger festival, including crafts for the kids hosted by the Huron County Library and activities at the Huron County Museum, and free swims and skates at the YMCA. The businesses host sales and demonstrations of their products. The Rotary Club has raised money over the years through an annual chili
Local Artists - Original Art Buy or Browse, You’re always welcome! Guest Artists January - 30th Goderich Celtic Roots Festival February March - Huron Perth United Way April - Exposure: A Community Exhibition
Downstairs 54 Courthouse Square, Goderich www.gcgallery.ca
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Goderich
Dinner with a view
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he Park House was built circa 1837 making it the oldest building in Goderich, and one of the oldest buildings still standing in Canada. In its 185-year history, it has withstood fires, storms and even the F-3 tornado that tore through the town in 2011. The Georgian-style building was originally built as an elegant home for the commissioner of the Canada Company and served as its headquarters, known as “The Castle”. Over the years, it was a home, a bank and eventually was bought by the Grand Trunk Railway and converted into a hotel. The present owners, Herb and Sherry Marshall, have been the caretakers for the past 17 years. Herb, a former investment banker, says that they have become “emotionally and romantically attached” to the building and the restaurant business. From the moment that he decided to purchase the building, Marshall had a very specific vision for the bar and restaurant. “I know that the Cheers bar ‘where everyone knows your name’ has become a cliche, but that’s really what I dreamt for this place,”
Marshall explained. He wanted a warm, welcoming atmosphere where people feel comfortable and at home. With a restored, historic building that oozes charm, Marshall set about building a menu and staff that support that vision. The menu is constantly evolving with new dishes added and some leaving, but Marshall and his chef pay close attention to what the customers want. By far the most popular, the fresh perch and pickerel are perennial favourites and mainstays on the menu. Another high-demand item is the perfectly prepared liver and onions, which Marshall admits is his personal favourite. The plant-based options and the “from the garden” sections of the menu are growing in popularity, and feature new dishes that the chef has created, such as a sunflower beet burger that is also gluten-free. Perched on the bluffs overlooking the harbour and beside the beautiful Harbour Park, the Park House is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends and family. 168 West St., Goderich or online at www.parkhouserestaurant.com
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Bringing Huron County to life
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ust downstairs from Elizabeth’s Art Gallery is the home of the Goderich Co-op Gallery, a display area for the over 30 members of the co-operative. Showing a diverse range of art, with media including jewelry, fibre arts, photography, stained glass, and all types of paintings, there is something for every collector. It is a delight to stroll through the exhibit and see something new around each corner. For locals, it’s fun to find that your neighbour has a hidden talent. Each member has a section to display their work and many are for sale. The gallery is operated by members; they also host revolving guest artists and some special events
as protocols allow. It is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., excepting the second Wednesday of the month, when hours are 12 to 4 p.m. Please note that the gallery is
accessed by a set of stairs. Check out the website to find out which shows and special events are scheduled. www.gcgallery.ca 54 Courthouse Square (lower level), Goderich, below Elizabeth’s Art Gallery.
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Lobb Trail Central Huron
Hike in Huron
Exploring in the winter
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inter hiking may seem daunting, but with a little preparation and some local knowledge, hikers will find that winter is one of the best seasons to experience Huron County. We have chosen these hikes because of the great scenery and because the trails are easy to use in snowy weather. As with any outdoor adventure, be sure to dress for the weather, know the forecast and be aware of the trail conditions. Snow can pack into ice quickly and slippery sections are common. Hike with a partner and carry a cell phone. Point Farms - Old Farms Trail: In the height of winter, the gate is closed to the Point Farms Provincial Park, but the trails are open for hiking and cross-country skiing. The Old Farms Trail is 6.3 kilometres long, and is aptly named. The path travels through areas that were once farm fields and orchards that have since been rehabilitated back to natural areas. The trail is well marked for the most part, but can get a bit tricky if you take the branch that passes through the hibernating campsites.
Redmond Tract: The Redmond Tract is a Huron County-managed forest with a 2.1-kilometre-long loop trail that features a stream and small lake. Occasionally, the section just past the bridge that crosses the stream can be quite wet, so make sure you have proper footwear if you are hoping to do the full loop. If the section is impassable, there are other options to stick to the forest area. This is a quiet trail that is off the beaten path, but well worth the extra effort. Westfield Road, Blyth. Continued on page 14
GO WILD! EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS
Maitland Conservation invites you to explore local Conservation Areas. Falls Reserve Conservation Area County Road 31 just west of Benmiller. Visit the scenic falls! Hiking trails and groomed ski trails. Open all year, park at the gate during the winter season. Naftel’s Creek Conservation Area East side of Highway 21, south of Goderich. Excellent walking trails. Free admission. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area Follow the signs from County Road 4 north of Blyth or from County Road 22 north of Auburn. Community group programs available on a limited basis, email for information. For trail maps or information please contact Maitland Conservation: Voice: 519-335-3557 ext. 226 Email: maitland@mvca.on.ca Website: mvca.on.ca
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Point Farms - Old Farms Trail Goderich
Hiking... the right way Hiking Etiquette
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he pandemic has helped many people rediscover the outdoors and increased traffic on all of the area trails. There’s no need for inexperience or a lack of knowledge to dampen anyone’s fun. Here are a few simple rules to follow to ensure that everyone enjoys their day rejuvenating in nature. Pack in, pack out: Carry everything out that you carried in. The beverage containers you brought are even lighter after you drank the contents during the hike, so there is absolutely no reason to leave your water bottle or Tim Hortons cup behind. Take care that wrappers and
tissues from your pockets don’t fall out as you are rummaging through your pockets. This can’t be stressed enough, no littering. If you are scooping up your dog poop, please take the plastic bag with you. Plastic bags of poop left on the trail are just as bad as leaving it. Make yourself known: When you encounter other hikers and trail users, offer a friendly “hello” or a simple head nod. This helps create a friendly atmosphere on the trail. If you approach another trail user from behind, announce yourself in a friendly, calm tone and let him/her know you want to pass. Stay on the trail: Don’t step off
the trail unless you absolutely must when yielding. Going off-trail can damage or kill certain plant or animal species, and can hurt the ecosystems that surround the trail. Always practice the “Leave No Trace” principles: Leave rocks, vegetation, and artifacts where you find them for others to enjoy. Leashed dogs are the best dogs: Even in areas where off-leash pets are permitted, keep your leash handy for when you encounter other hikers, and for your pet’s safety. Remember that some people are afraid of dogs and may not appreciate an encounter with your pup.
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Bayfield
Breathing new life into history
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he Little Inn of Bayfield is an iconic landmark on the town’s charming main street. Originally built in 1847 as a stagecoach stop, the inn has been welcoming visitors ever since, making it one of the oldest continuing operating hotels in the country. And while recent extensive renovations maintained the heritage charm on the exterior, the accommodations have been lovingly updated to give guests a unique experience that balances historic charm and modern comfort. Mike Oliver and business partner Jamie McDougall took the reins in 2014 and have been transforming the inn ever since. Oliver had left the
corporate world, where he had extensive experience with international travel. With this insight into travel needs, he set about giving his guests the best experience. He says that it’s all about “a great sleep, a great meal and a great village to enjoy.” The Little Inn features 17 rooms and three dining rooms, including the formal dining room and the taproom. The Four-in-Hand taproom is becoming increasingly popular. A gastropub with a casual menu, it’s the perfect place to relax over drinks and dinner with friends. The owners, along with their head chef, have put together a menu that features locally-sourced and seasonal
ingredients. In addition to their menu that Oliver describes as “casual fine dining”, their chef, Jim Welsh, creates three to five specials each day, such as lobster fettuccine or wild mushroom pasta, but you have to order early as they often sell out. The most popular item on the menu is the Great Lakes pickerel, which is sourced locally. Oliver’s personal favourite is an amazing Thai red curry that has a very unique flavour profile. The Little Inn is rated in the top 10 per cent of all hotels by Tripadvisor quite an achievement. Reservations are recommended. 26 Main Street N, Bayfield www.littleinn.com
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or 25 years, Steve Jenkins has been supplying feed for all kinds of birds (and some of their friends) from just outside Bayfield. He has a wealth of information about the different types of birds you can attract by combining the right type of seed in the right type of feeder. His many years of observing the local birds and the ones that migrate through have turned him into someone who can likely help you identify what you are seeing in your own yard through his business, Porter’s Hill Wild Bird Seed Co. Tucked in behind Jenkins’ family home is his lovely shop dedicated to feeding our feathered friends. And who doesn’t enjoy watching the antics of a bunch of birds in a feeder? He has lots of feeders set up in the yard so you can see them in action. Selling a wide variety of seeds and making custom blends based on years
of local experience, he also has made bird houses out of almost everything. If you only have a small space or want to fill your yard with colourful friends, the right feeder will make your watching more enjoyable. He also sells ingenious hooks and ways to hang or mount your feeders. If you have some four-footed, bushy tailed
invaders, there are a number of squirrel-proof feeders or squirrel buffers to help with defence, though watching the squirrels try to figure out a workaround is part of the fun. Check out their Facebook @portershill for hours, specials and helpful tips. 34477 Mill Rd., Bayfield.
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Something brewing
set up the equipment she already owned inside an established business location was a great first step. After offering take-out hot and cold beverages since last summer, business was so good that she has now expanded into her own café just across the road. In this larger space, she will have the full coffee experience she has provided so far, plus a sit-down café serving baked goods, light lunches and other treats. As a truly communitym i n d e d person, she has a lot of plans and hopes to offer a space for creative events for the community to enjoy throughout the winter season. Hours will vary as the business becomes established, so the best way to find out when you can grab a great beverage - and more - is to follow on Facebook at Havasu Coffee Co. 17 Goshen St. N., Zurich
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t’s been a big year for The Havasu Coffee Co., located in downtown Zurich. When the owner of Artizan Alley put out the call for someone to open a business within his store, several people recommended to Bekah Pfaff that she should look into it. She had been planning to open a travelling coffee business in a renovated trailer, that she would move from event to event. However, the pandemic made events scarce, so the opportunity to
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Grand Bend
Like nature intended
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ith the pandemic driving people to outdoor activities, Dark Horse Estate Winery near Grand Bend looked at creative ways to engage their customers. The solution was to build an outdoor rink to draw people to the estate and it was a hit, but the season was curtailed when lockdowns hit the province. Fortunately, the infrastructure was an investment in fun and the rink will be having a second life in 2022. Craig Horlor, Dark Horse’s production manager, is also the rink manager. The rink itself is 60’ by 100’. The schedule is at the mercy of Mother Nature but he hopes for a long season. A highlight of the skating season is the mobile bar in a converted horse trailer that has been designed to serve wine for the adults and hot apple cider for the kids and drivers. The rink will be open (weather permitting) during the day on Saturdays and Sunday, but Horlor says private bookings are also available. The winery is open for retail and tastings all winter. 70665 B Line, Grand Bend www.darkhorseestatewinery.com
Clinton
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hile travelling for work, filmmaker Isaac ElliottFisher was looking for small unique toys to bring home to his young son. He was really looking for knights and castle figures and could not find toys that allowed for imaginative play. This quest led him to investing in the equipment to make them himself. So started the journey that led to a new toy store, toy museum and interactive play zone in downtown Brucefield. He bought a building in need of much repair and has spent months converting it into The Village Toy Castle, a destination for all members of the family. The toy store will carry not only his own designs (Definitive Toys), but commercially available toys from major brands, and, eventually, toys from other local makers. Along with toys, there will be retro candy and unique treats for the kid in all of us. The second part of the shop will be a toy museum showcasing much of his own collection, as well as pieces
he is sourcing. This wall of nostalgia will be a journey through time looking at toys from the 1950s to 1990s, bringing back happy memories of playtimes past. ElliottFisher has worked on several documentaries featuring toy brands and is a wealth of knowledge on the history of toys and toy making. Also in development is a play zone for the kids to wear off a bit of energy. His experience as a dad has offered him first hand insight into what will appeal to young kids, but also to the big kids in their lives. Approximately 50 per cent of the space is a retro experience for adults. In the future, he hopes to have special events including other vendors. The building is large enough to house his manufacturing facility and there will be an opportunity to get a glimpse of the toymaker's workshop through interior windows. The building is being preserved to retain some of the old world charm of its heritage, while also providing a 21st
century shopping and entertaining experience. Opened for Christmas season 2021, future hours will vary as the building continues to be refurbished. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram and www.villagetoycastle.ca for hours of operation and special events. The development of Elliott-Fisher’s own toy brand can be found @definitivetoys 22 London Rd., Brucefield.
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Clinton
Preserving a way of life
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hortly after World War II, Huron County became home to a wave of Dutch immigrants as part of a resettlement plan between the Canadian and Dutch governments. Many of those settling in the area were homesick for food, treats and other memories from home and The Dutch Store aimed to take care of those needs. Some of those needs were as basic as underwear in styles and brands that were not readily available in Canada. While the store itself has been here for more than 60 years, it has had a series of owners. In 2009, Tineke Miedema, a first-generation immigrant from The Netherlands, found herself in a position to take over the store. The original customers were the
first-generation Dutch who missed their comfort foods, but Miedema is finding that more and more secondand third-generation DutchCanadians are now looking to recreate those meals and experiences that remind them of their parents and grandparents. She is often searching out ingredients for traditional dishes and giving advice on preparing them. The younger generations are now reclaiming their heritage. The store stocks hundreds, if not thousands, of items, ranging from Dutch cheeses to stroopwafel (literally, “syrup waffle”, a delightfully sweet cookie) to doublesalted licorice. Most visitors to the store are amazed at the amount of yarn that is sold, and the range of knitting
supplies in stock. Winter season is busy with Christmas purchases and seasonal items like fruit bread and chocolate letters. Once the holiday season quiets down, Miedema says that cozy and comfort will be the theme throughout the winter season. Yarn will fly off the shelves for knitting projects and pea soup will provide a hearty treat. Over the years, Miedema has paid attention to customer service and built a loyal following. The items she stocks are unique and some of her customers travel a fair distance to stock up on their favourite treats and have a visit with Miedema and her staff. “A smile is a language everyone understands,” she says. 55 Albert St., Clinton
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Flavours of Huron
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Bookish in Huron
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Fincher’s Goderich
Well read
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ith its theatres, artists, craftspeople, galleries and authors, Huron County has a reputation for being a home for creativity. There’s also a great literary tradition in the region. Nobel Prizewinning author Alice Munro not only grew up in Wingham, and lived many years in Clinton, she featured a loosely-disguised Huron County in many of her stories. It is no wonder the region can boast of a number of bookstores, each with their own special flavour. The Rural Reading Room, here at the offices of The Citizen, The Rural Voice and Stops Along The Way, retails books with rural themes from an annex beside the production offices of North Huron Publishing. With a carefully curated selection of books on everything from gardening to crafts, the titles have been chosen with the subscribers to The Rural Voice and The Citizen in mind. It also supports local authors and other books with themes tied to the region. 405 Queen St., Blyth www.huroncitizen.ca/citizen-books Fincher’s in Goderich is a secondgeneration bookseller that has been selling books and magazines on The Square since 1956. It has two floors of books, magazines, games, toys, puzzles, crafts and giftware. It has a
strong tradition of local authors and bestsellers. If they don’t have it, they can get it. 16 Courthouse Square, Goderich www.finchers.ca
197 Dinsley Street, Blyth, Ontario www.hotellux.ca 519-450-8589
If you’re looking for the perfect starter book for little ones, The Gift Chest in Wingham is the Continued on page 25
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Bookish in Huron
Curling up with a good book Continued from page 24 perfect stop for the gift of reading. It's never too early to start reading to little ears and creating a bookshelf for them. 200 Josephine St., Wingham www.giftchest.ca The Village Bookshop has a solid reputation for being a bibliophile's dream. It has a wide selection of material, but is best known for its connection to Canadian authors. It has long supported events such as author readings, book signings and literary festivals in the area. They
also carry a good range of art supplies. Online sales means they are open when you need them. 24 Main St. N., Bayfield villagebookshop.ca Because of their longevity and their ability to be sold over and over again, books may be one of the greenest products in which you can invest. That’s where used booksellers like The Book Peddler in Goderich come in. It has been keeping books out of landfills and keeping literature affordable for everyone. It claims “1000’s of books by 100’s of authors
from one dollar to signed collectables and everything in between” and offers a trade-in program for store credit. 34 West St., Goderich Huron County also has a tradition of large used book sales that attract casual readers and serious collectors from far and wide, such as the annual Blyth Book Sale hosted by the Blyth Repository of History each June and the Goderich Rotary Club’s annual sale in July, held in conjunction with the Goderich Festival of Arts & Crafts.
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Something’s growing
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his lovely and inviting store in downtown Seaforth actually grew out of Sarah Harron’s hobby of growing and propagating succulents. Her success growing so many plants led her to creating arrangements with them and turning that interest into a full-time business, South Hill Succulents. Located right on Seaforth’s main street, the tiny shop is filled to the brim with botanical inspirations. You can purchase all types of houseplants and succulents and, of course, the trendy and whimsical containers to display them.
The live plants may vary by season, but there is always something to please. Sarah makes beautiful arrangements to order for weddings, parties and holidays and also offers workshops. If you want to get all the latest news about upcoming specials and classes, you can join the exclusive Facebook group OFFSEASON - by South Hill Succulents. Amongst the artful displays are other botanical-inspired items such as dried florals, several local lavender brands and a great line of Fusion
Mineral paints. She can make custom gift baskets filled with items everyone would love. Sarah uses the mineral paints to infuse her sola wood flowers with a beautiful range of colours and turns them into fabulous, long-lasting decor items. The sola wood flowers are unique and worth the trip into the shop alone. She is the top supplier of sola wood products in Southwestern Ontario. Visit the story online at www.southhillsucculents.com or visit it in person at 18 Main St., Seaforth.
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Brussels
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Keeping it in the community
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he Brussels 5Rs thrift shop, a quaint little treasure shop on the main street of Brussels, just celebrated its 30th anniversary. The organization arose out of a need for reasonably-priced clothing and household goods in the village and a place for people to donate those items to keep them from going to waste. The store operates as a not-for-profit organization and several of the current board members were part of that founding committee. Linda Garland, one of those founding members, recalls the work and perseverance that it took over the years. They have had great landlord support over the years, but it took several moves over the last 30 years before they found just the right space. The store is exceptionally clean and well-organized, thanks to store manager Patty VanderMeer and her team of volunteers who take great pride in their displays and outdo themselves around the holidays. The volunteers sort and clean all of the donations that come in. Occasionally, an item will arrive that no one even knows what it is. Old tools and kitchen gadgets are particularly interesting and often take
a bit of research to know what exactly they have. Vintage dishes are one of the more popular items that they get in. Everyone loves the old patterns and remembering Grandma’s China set. Due to space restrictions, the shop doesn’t accept furniture donations. Along with the constantly changing merchandise, the store often is home to a quilt display that is made by one
or more of the volunteers and raffled off as a fundraiser. The volunteer-based group was hard-hit by the pandemic with the closures and lockdowns. It is now happy to be up and running as of this writing, with slightly reduced hours. It is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 533 Turnberry St, Brussels.
Art & Décor 519-386-5868 wildgoosestudiocanada@yahoo.com A studio space dedicated to releasing creativity and building community through art and workshops
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Getting crafty in Blyth
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inter is definitely the right time to get cozy with a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. Everything you could need for all your knitting and crochet needs can be found at Stitches with a Twist at 404 Queen Street, Blyth. Irene Kellins has been running this shop for nine years and she has a lifetime of experience with pretty much all of the fibre arts. She is happy to help you choose supplies for a new project, or help you out of a tangled problem with an old one. The store has developed a reputation for carrying a wide variety of yarn brands, including the New Brunswick brand Briggs and Little (Canada’s oldest woolen mill) and local brands such as Steele Wool Farm. There is a great selection of knitting books, patterns, needles and hooks. Chain mail and the very trendy macrame supplies are also available. A unique section of the store is dedicated to consignments of previously-loved yarn. Local crafters bring in yarn that is leftover from a project, or just not being used, to sell on to other crafters. This is a great opportunity to grab a smaller amount
for a little project, or for beginning crafters to try yarns without a huge investment; recycling at its best! Irene also takes in some custom sewing and alterations. As public health protocols allow, Stitches with a Twist hosts Knit and Natter nights and was able to do so in the summer with the help of the Blyth Lions Park pavilion. Make sure to check out the Facebook page @stitcheswithatwist for the latest news of events and current hours of operation. Visit online at www.stitcheswithatwist.com or in person at 404 Queen St., Blyth.
Sweets N’ Treats For a sample of best chocolate in the area, drop by Sweets N’ Treats. With a second location in Blyth, the name truly says it all!
Sweets N' Treats 413 Queen St Blyth, ON. N0M 1H0 14 B-Line Rd Wingham, ON. N0G 2W0 (p) 519-357-3663 info@sweetsntreatschocolates.ca sweetsntreatschocolates.ca
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History in the making
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ainton’s was founded in 1894 as a tannery and wool-pulling operation owned by two brothers, who soon began selling to the public, starting the first factory outlet in Blyth. Nearly 130 years later, the company is still in the leather and wool business and owned by the same family. Current owner Franklin Snell is the fourth generation to operate the business. Over the years, the name Bainton’s has become known for high-quality leather and wool items at reasonable prices. Just as important to the brand is the local aspect of their business model. Frank and Allan Bainton began their business by trading finished wool blankets to local farms in exchange for their fleeces. Those relationships were the foundation of Bainton’s Old Mill. The current building dates back to 1898 as both the factory and retail outlet. However, as manufacturing technology evolved, the three-storey building was no longer practical and they built a modern processing facility just outside of Blyth. The sprawling retail space that remains is loaded with Canadian-made items including the ever-popular motorcycle leathers. Fashion evolves and they now sell more socks, sheepskins and gloves than ever before. The wool and
alpaca socks that they carry are shipped all over the world. The best bargains can be found in the back room where “50% Off” signs hang above racks of jackets, belts and hats.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to the business and have many years of experience with their products. 206 Westmoreland St, Blyth 519-523-9666
We have one of Ontario’s Largest Selection of Sheepskins, cowhide rugs, Canadian-made wool socks, Canadian-made leather jackets, leather bags, wallets & more at tannery outlet prices! Come see us at Bainton’s Old Mill.
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Wingham
Family Day fun in North Huron
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hat would Family Day in North Huron be without some fun events for the whole family to enjoy? The Township of North Huron is planning its 12th annual Family-FunApalooza-Winter-Luge-Athon, which is a long-winded name for a day full of quirky activities both indoors and outdoors, spread across the township in the communities of Blyth, Belgrave and Wingham. Traditional events on the schedule have been community breakfasts, snow volleyball, free skates and swims at the recreation centres, fireworks, face painting and family shinny hockey. The COVID-19 pandemic saw the event cancelled in 2021 and Denise Lockie, Recreation Services Marketing Assistant says that the plans for Feb. 21, 2022 are evolving and, while they likely won’t be able to offer the full range of activities they did before the pandemic, organizers are still planning on fun for the whole family. All activities are free and donations to the North Huron Community Food Share will be accepted.The theme for the day is “It’s Families helping Families”. Local businesses and organizations also sponsor different aspects of the day,
making it a true community event. Check the township’s website for a
full schedule of activities after Feb. 1. www.northhuron.ca
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A facility for everyone
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he North Huron Wescast Community Complex is home to an arena, an aquatic centre and fitness centre. The large, bright facilities are open to the public year round and offer public swim and skate times, as well as organized programs for residents. The complex boasts an NHL-sized ice surface (200’ by 85’), spectator seating for 700 with heaters, as well as six dressing rooms and a referee room, an LED score clock and a sound system. Public skating is offered on Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Parent and tot skates and senior pick-up shinny hockey also have time slots posted on the website. The fitness centre boasts “Small town gym, big city punch!” It has 5,000 square feet of workout floor, group fitness space, boxing area and multi-use courts (basketball, squash and wallyball with equipment). The
highly trained and motivated staff also offer group classes, individual workouts, personal training and nutritional support, fitness testing and sports instruction. A day pass gives you access to all of the amenities. The aquatic centre is a fully accessible facility that was renovated in 2017. The busy indoor pool has a
full range of recreational swim times for all ages from tots to seniors. Both the arena and pool are also available for private rentals. For complete schedules and information on pay-to-play day passes and memberships, visit the website www.northhuron.ca 99 Kerr Drive, Wingham
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STOPS ALONG THE WAY, WINTER 2021/2022. PAGE 33. Even by bakery standards, customers are impressed by the sheer variety of desserts that Gerber and her staff are able to offer. The mini coffee cheesecakes are a must-try when you stop in, but another unique little item will likely catch your eye. Gerber’s personal favourite are the hand pies. True to its name, a hand pie is a small pie that fits in your hand. The pastry is filled with fruit and cream cheese and features an icing top. 644 Campbell St., Lucknow (Hwy. 86, Amberley Road).
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hile Armstrong’s Home Bakery in Lucknow may have a long history, it now has a new youthful energy to carry it forward. The bakery has been a mainstay on Lucknow’s main street for close to 50 years, and Janette Gerber bought it four years ago when the former owners were retiring. She had worked there for seven years and had no idea that she even wanted to buy it, but after some careful consideration, she decided that she was doing exactly what she wanted and took the leap and hasn’t looked back. She was just 22 years old when she became a business owner, and now 85 per cent of her staff are 25 years or younger. She takes pride in that youthful component to her company, and believes it’s good for the downtown core to have young people investing there. Gerber is devoted to maintaining the quality on which the bakery has built its reputation. The store is
known for its wide range of products, from butter tarts to breads and rolls to donuts and squares. And that’s not even counting the other baked items and all the seasonal items that get rolled out. The butter tarts have created quite a name for themselves, with orders going as far afield as the U.S. and even to Europe. The café has a small dining area to sit in and enjoy a tart with a cup of coffee.
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Snowmobiling in Huron
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Back on the trails
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uron County has a long history of snowmobiling and, thanks to groups like the Brussels and Walton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club and the North Huron Trail Groomers Inc., there are miles of groomed trails that link up to the larger network of trails monitored by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). Travelling long distances in winter has been made even more fun with advances in technology. Now that everyone has a portable GPS system in their pockets, apps have been created that will enhance your trip. Websites like www.ofsc.on.ca and their various district sites have downloadable maps that you can load onto your phone. The OFSC is divided into districts that oversee the operations of the volunteer clubs who maintain the trails. Huron is part of District 9, which has put together a number of “Snow Tours” with suggested routes and stops for a fun day’s outing. The Huron Gateway tour travels over 177 kilometres through the county, exploring open fields and forest tracks, with suggestions for
interesting stops for food, fuel and lodging. The map is available on the District 9 website www.ofscdistrict9.ca/trailguide. Permits for the 2021-2022 season are still available online at a cost of $225, plus a processing fee. Special “classic” permit prices are set for owners of antique snowmobiles at a rate of $155, plus a processing fee. Multi-day permits are also available if you are only able to get out for a weekend. The permits are just like licence plates on cars and are the property of the Ministry of Transportation, however the money from the sale of permits goes to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), not the ministry. The OFSC and member clubs take the funds from the sale of permits and use them for maintaining the morethan 40,000 kilometres of trails in Ontario. All permit holders also receive a copy of the OFSC Trail Guide, which includes lists and maps of all the trails in the province. Permits are also available for youth
drivers from ages 12 to 16, though, due to the fact that those drivers can’t have normal driving licences, they need a special permit. Classes are available throughout the winter to help teach the skills and etiquette necessary on the trail. In addition to safety, trail etiquette is an important element to your ride. Snowmobiling is a community activity and, in addition to the hardworking volunteers who keep the trails in great condition, there are also innumerable relationships with landowners who generously allow the trails to cross their land. In order to keep these trails available, a few common sense items should be reviewed with all the drivers in your group before you head out. ALWAYS • Stay on the marked trails. • Keep to the right side of the trail. • Operate in a safe and courteous manner. • Give trail groomers the right of way. • Reduce your speed when there is oncoming traffic. • Give uphill riders right of way when you are traveling downhill. • Slow down and give the right of way to any skiers, hikers, persons on snowshoes or dogsleds you might encounter. • Always report illegal operation out on the trails. • Slow down when passing a parked snowmobile on the trail. NEVER • Ignore the posted speed limits for an area, as well as all other trail signs. • Pull over on a turn or curve. If you need to stop along a trail, pull over to the right side of the trail and only do so on straight stretches. • Leave your engine running if you need to stop for any length. • Ride on private property without explicit permission. Staying on the trails cannot be stressed enough. Venturing off the trail is not only dangerous for the snowmobiler, it is extremely tough on the land under it. You may be riding over just enough snow to disguise a crop of winter wheat or a newly sodded yard. In addition, soft banks of snow may hide rocks, fences or barbed wire. Please keep to the trail that the snowmobile clubs have negotiated for in good faith with landowners for your enjoyment.
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Trailside • Dealerships • Gas Stations • Restaurants
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Trailside • Dealerships • Gas Stations • Restaurants
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