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Goderich is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario and is the county seat of Huron County. First laid out in 1828, the town is named after Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, who was British prime minister at the time.
As of 2001, the population is 7,604 (% change since 1996: 0.7). The area of the town is 7.91 square kilometres.
During a visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II commented that Goderich was 'The Prettiest Town in Canada'. Being on the west shore of Lake Huron, Goderich is one of the few places in Ontario where the sun sets over water. In 2004, Goderich won the provincial Communities in Bloom competition in the 5000-10000 category, receiving a Bloom Rating of 5 Blooms; it was additionally noted for its community involvement.
Goderich's downtown has a unique octagonal traffic circle known as 'The Square'. The county courthouse stands in the middle of The Square. This is where, in 1959, Steven Truscott was first tried for murder.
Sifto Canada, Inc operates a salt mine underneath Goderich's harbour. The mine extends 14 kilometers under Lake Huron, and is the largest salt mine in the world.
Volvo operates a road grader manufacturing plant in Goderich.
Goderich Airport (known unofficially as Sky Harbour Airport) is a community airport with three runways: two are paved, with runway lighting, and one is grass. It is located directly north of the town, and is accessible via the Bluewater Highway (which originates in the town as Victoria Street).
Goderich Harbour is owned by the town, but is operated under contract by Goderich Port Management Corporation. It is an industrial harbour, used primarily to load salt from the Sifto salt mines onto lake and ocean freighters.
Snug Harbour is a marina located within the industrial harbour basin; Maitland Valley Marina is also located near Goderich.
The Huron Historic Gaol is a National Historic Site. It served as the Huron County Jail from its opening in 1842 until 1972. It is open to the public between April and October. The last public hanging in Canada occured here.
The Huron County Museum is a community museum which offers modern exhibition galleries. Permanent exhibits depict the early settlement and development of Huron County. The museum also collects and maintains the Huron County Archives.
The Marine Museum, which is open in July and August, is dedicated to the lifestyle and culture of those who made a living on Lake Huron, highlighting The Great Storm of 1913. Admission to this museum is included in the entry fee for the Huron County Museum.
As of 2001, the population is 7,604 (% change since 1996: 0.7). The area of the town is 7.91 square kilometres.
During a visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II commented that Goderich was 'The Prettiest Town in Canada'. Being on the west shore of Lake Huron, Goderich is one of the few places in Ontario where the sun sets over water. In 2004, Goderich won the provincial Communities in Bloom competition in the 5000-10000 category, receiving a Bloom Rating of 5 Blooms; it was additionally noted for its community involvement.
Goderich's downtown has a unique octagonal traffic circle known as 'The Square'. The county courthouse stands in the middle of The Square. This is where, in 1959, Steven Truscott was first tried for murder.
Sifto Canada, Inc operates a salt mine underneath Goderich's harbour. The mine extends 14 kilometers under Lake Huron, and is the largest salt mine in the world.
Volvo operates a road grader manufacturing plant in Goderich.
Goderich Airport (known unofficially as Sky Harbour Airport) is a community airport with three runways: two are paved, with runway lighting, and one is grass. It is located directly north of the town, and is accessible via the Bluewater Highway (which originates in the town as Victoria Street).
Goderich Harbour is owned by the town, but is operated under contract by Goderich Port Management Corporation. It is an industrial harbour, used primarily to load salt from the Sifto salt mines onto lake and ocean freighters.
Snug Harbour is a marina located within the industrial harbour basin; Maitland Valley Marina is also located near Goderich.
The Huron Historic Gaol is a National Historic Site. It served as the Huron County Jail from its opening in 1842 until 1972. It is open to the public between April and October. The last public hanging in Canada occured here.
The Huron County Museum is a community museum which offers modern exhibition galleries. Permanent exhibits depict the early settlement and development of Huron County. The museum also collects and maintains the Huron County Archives.
The Marine Museum, which is open in July and August, is dedicated to the lifestyle and culture of those who made a living on Lake Huron, highlighting The Great Storm of 1913. Admission to this museum is included in the entry fee for the Huron County Museum.
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