Goderich, Administrative center in Huron County, Ontario, Canada.
Goderich sits where the Maitland River meets Lake Huron and features an octagonal town square with a central courthouse at its heart. Radiating streets fan out from this square, creating the town's distinctive layout.
The town was founded in 1827 by the Canada Company as a planned settlement. The discovery of major salt deposits beneath the town in 1866 transformed its economic direction and growth.
The Celtic Roots Festival each August fills the town with traditional music and dance performances alongside craft demonstrations and regional food specialties. This gathering shapes how locals and visitors connect with the area's cultural identity.
The Lake Huron waterfront has several public beaches including Main Beach and St. Christopher's Beach, linked by a boardwalk about 1.5 kilometers long. A walk along this waterfront path offers a natural way to explore the shoreline.
Beneath the town and Lake Huron lies one of North America's largest salt mines, operated by Compass Minerals. This underground network extends far below the lakebed and shapes the hidden economy of the region.
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