History of Goderich, Ontario, Canada

Goderich was founded by William "Tiger" Dunlop in 1827

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Goderich was officially incorporated in 1850

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In 1859 a railroad line throuhg Goderich was built by the Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway

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1866 - Goderich - petroleum exploration crews found a massive ancient salt deposit about 980 feet under the surface.

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1869 - Goderich
"Goderich.— The County Town of Union, Township of Godcrich, is situated on Lake Huron, at the mouth of the Maitland River. It is a port of entry, has a good harbor, and being the ternminus of the Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway, affords excellent facilities for the transportation of merchandise, grain, ice. to and from the Western States, by way of Chicago and Milwaukee. In summer it has daily communication by steamer with Detroit, Sarnia, Kincardine, Saugeen &c. It is surrounded by a tine wheat growing country, which, with its fisheries, and the immense salt beds recently discovered, have added materially to the prosperity of the town. Distant from Stratford, 44 miles ; Sarnia, 65 ; Toronto, 180 ; Buffalo, N. Y., 160. Money order office and Savings Bank. Population 4,500."
The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory: Containing Concise Descriptions of Cities, Towns and Villages in the Province...
Henry McEvoy January 1, 1869 Robertson & Cook

1895 - Goderich
"Goderich, a port of entry of Ontario, chief town of the co, of Huron, on Lake Huron, and at the N. terminus of the Buffalo & Goderich Branch of the Grand ' Railway, 160 miles N.W. of Buffalo, and 78 miles .N.W. of London. It has Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches, 2 branch banks, : hotels, and a number of stores; also manufactories of woollens, iron castings, machinery, leather, boots and shoes, wooden-ware, &c., saw- and grist-mills, and 8 salt-wells. Goderich has communication by steamers with Sarnia and Detroit and ports on Lake Huron. It has a good harbor, protected by a pier, with a light house at the mouth of the Maitland River. Two weekly newspapers are published in Goderich. Pop. in 1891, 3839."

Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

2023 - Whether you're interested in exploring the outdoors, experiencing local culture, or simply relaxing by the lake, there's something for everyone in this lovely town. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Goderich:
Goderich Main Beach: Start your visit with a trip to the Goderich Main Beach. This sandy stretch of shoreline is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or taking a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk. The sunsets here are legendary, so make sure to catch one if you can.

Huron Historic Gaol: Explore a piece of history at the Huron Historic Gaol, a well-preserved 19th-century prison. Take a guided tour to learn about the lives of inmates and the history of the justice system in Canada.

Marine Museum: Visit the Marine Museum to discover the rich maritime heritage of Goderich and the Great Lakes region. You can see a collection of ship models, artifacts, and exhibits related to the town's nautical history.

Goderich Lighthouse: The Goderich Lighthouse, also known as the 'Celtic Cross Lighthouse,' is an iconic symbol of the town. You can visit it and take in panoramic views of Lake Huron from the top.

Parks and Trails: Goderich boasts several parks and scenic trails. Maitland Woods... Read MORE...