GODERICH
LOCATION
Goderich, the prettiest little town in Canada. Home to the World’s Largest Underground Salt Mine. A destination for tourists and locals to work and play along Lake Huron.
THE BARE NECESSITIES
→ Grocery Stores
→ Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
→ Public & Catholic School
→ OPP Station & Fire Department
→ Gas Stations
→ Post Office
→ Churches
→ Retirement Homes
SCHOOLS
- Goderich Public School (Avon Maitland District School Board)
- St. Mary’s Goderich Catholic School (Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board)
- Goderich District Collegiate Institute (Avon Maitland District School Board)
RECREATION
- Chuck It Goderich
- Escape Room
- Fore on the Floor
- Goderich Little Theatre/The Livery
- Little Bowl
- Goderich Sunset Golf Club
- The Maitland
- YMCA of Goderich Huron
- Tiger Dunlop Heritage Trail
- Many parks around town
RELIGION
- Berea-By-The-Water Lutheran Church
- Bethel Pentecostal Assembly
- Calvary Baptist Church
- First Baptist Church
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Knox Presbyterian Church
- Lakeshore United Church
- Salvation Army Suncoast Citadel
- St. Georges Anglican Church
- St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
- Trinity Christian Reform Church
This is a true gem if your looking for a local coffee shop with great locally produced coffee beans and fresh buttery croissants.
168 Courthouse Square, Goderich
519-612-2268
Dine in at the Bedford Hotel for affordable dining and a friendly atmosphere.
92 Courthouse Square, Goderich
519-524-7337
Comfort food and drinks in a warm and welcoming family-friendly setting.
42 West St, Goderich
519-524-7777
Fresh ingredients and made in house, this restaurant is sure to impress you. My favourite nibbles are the Crispy Beef Tenderloin.
10 Courthouse Square, Goderich
519-524-5392
Enjoy Lake Huron sunsets at the old train station with an upscale take on your favourite classic dishes.
2 Beach St, Goderich
519-612-2212
Home comfort food at its finest! These owners will welcome you in like family.
58 Courthouse Square, Goderich
519-440-5110
BONUS
- Auto Sales & Supply
- Restaurants & Bakeries
- Home Hardware & Rona
- Canadian Tire
- Bank (s)
- Walmart
- Body Art & Tattoos
- Pet Groomer
- Photographer(s)
- Car Wash
HEALTH & SERVICES
- Dentist(s)
- Chiropractor(s)
- Physiotherapy
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Registered Massage Therapist
- Naturopath
- Veterinary Services
- Tax Consultants
- Accountant(s)
- Lawyer(s)
- Insurance Companies
- Computer Services
- Laundromat
- Counselling
- Plumbing & Heating
LEISURE
- Clothing Stores
- Goderich Community Market
- Jeweler
- Hair & Barber Shop
- Nail Salon
- Art & Specialty Boutiques
- Yoga & Fitness Center
- Children’s Dance & Gymnastics
- Winemaking Store
- Dollar Store
- Florist and Gift Shop
- AirBnB
PLACES TO VISIT
Goderich Main Beach/St. Christopher’s Beach/Rotary Cove Beach
The Goderich Lighthouse
The Courthouse Square
GODERICH SALT MINE
The Goderich Salt mine, known as Compass Minerals’ is located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron. It is the largest underground salt mine in the world. To put that into perspective, the mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall.
The Goderich plant has operated since 1867, after an unsuccessful search for oil uncovered a vast bed of rock salt under Goderich.
The salt that is mined is used for road salt throughout North America. You will continuously see large ships, trains and transport trucks coming in an out of the mine. Transporting salt to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Some of the salt is also processed a few kilometers away for retail distribution in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers making detergents, plastics, disinfectants and other products.
