A Local’s Guide to Ontario’s West Cost
To help our guests plan their visit, we’ve created a list of all our favourite Huron County activities, experiences, restaurants, and shops.
Wine & Dine
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Dine at Cowbell Brewing: Premium Food – Premium Beer – Premium Experience. In Cowbell Country, it’s easy to work up an appetite. That’s why the chefs at the Cowbell Restaurant, Bar & Patio have put together a sophisticated pub fare menu to delight and satisfy. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options abound, and Cowbell’s wood-fired pizzas are made with Cowbell’s delicious Absent Landlord infused dough.
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The Blyth Inn, also known as the “The Boot” has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for our famous wings while out on the snowmobile trail, a refined dinner out before enjoying a play at the Blyth Festival Theatre or stopping by to listen to local live music, we look forward to your visit. Let our great food and friendly staff show you why customers call the Blyth Inn the “Place to be”.
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Pine Cafe & Bistro specializes in quality foods made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. From their Breakfast Selection to our Lunches & Dinner Menu, every dish is crafted with care and attention to detail.
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Located in the heart of Goderich, award-winning locally owned and operated Cait’s Café provides a cozy atmosphere to catch up with friends and family, unwind with a cup of tea, and grab some take-out for your beach picnic or afternoon errands!
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The Blyth Community Market (formerly Blyth Outdoor Market) is a seasonal outdoor market that features local food producers, artisans and entertainment. They now have an online market store to serve the community during the off-season.
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Blyth Food Market is a small town grocery store with a wide variety of products including bakery/deli, fresh produce, meat, as well as Beer Store Retail Partner, LCBO and everything in between!
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Tim Hortons is Canada’s largest quick service restaurant chain, specializing in coffee, doughnuts, and other fast-food items. "At Tim Hortons you are always welcome. We are happy to serve you each day and proud to be a part of the community."
Shop
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Just off Highway # 4, nestled amid the picturesque beauty of the countryside, is Southwestern Ontario’s most surreal shopping experience. The Old Mill carries a huge assortment of world-class fashions, formalwear, accessories and footwear from around the world. We have hundreds of jacket styles for you to choose from in all size ranges, XS to 4XL tall! Come and shop for the whole family and experience The Old Mill, a true shopping experience!
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Sweets N’ Treats has been in business since 1996 and specializes in handmade chocolates, custom gift baskets and in making life a little sweeter for each of their customers! They carry a wide range of gifts, gourmet foods, no sugar added chocolate, fresh gelato and candy. With a huge selection of barks, dipped items and one of a kind baskets, drop by and see why Sweets N’ Treats is often called “My Favourite Store!”
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Maple and Moose is a unique co-op retail Canadian store that has been in business for 15 years. They have creative artisans that specialize in one-of-a-kind items. Their store is located at 398 Queen Street. This 1800’s circa building showcases the merchandise in the best possible way. Their hours are 10am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday with extended hours in theatre season.
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We’re Penny’s of Blyth, a store that prioritizes building relationships with customers and offering a personalized shopping experience. We support local artisans and believe in boosting the local economy. Come on down and see us – we’d love to get to know you!
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Known as the #littleshopwithalot, Artists/owners Cat & Scott have curated a diverse selection of local handmade goods, alongside energy wellness needs. Cat’s even combined her Lightwork Sound Reiki® with clay workshops in their Pottery Studio. Scott’s Art Studio is always open for commissions, links below. So, whether it’s shopping, creating or energy wellness, know that when you #hopintothefrog you’re in a safe space to be your true self. Namaste, Cat & Scott.
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Discover a unique shopping experience at Pick a Posie Vintage! We are a second hand boutique that sells and rents vintage clothing and accessories, eclectic fashion items, and theatrical costumes. Looking for a special outfit for an event, wedding, dance or party – our stylist and personnel shopper Jennifer can help you find the perfect look. Private appointments are available! Visit the shop to treasure hunt among our one of a kind finds.
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Art Truly Changes Atmospheres. Looking for that perfect, one of a kind piece of art that really expresses your personality? Choose from our ever changing display of local artists’ work along with unique furniture by local woodworkers. Often it just takes that one hand crafted expression to pull a room together and make it yours.
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Blyth Farm Cheese is a small artisan cheese making company. From the milking to the packaging, everything is done on site. They have a unique product, Gouda style cheese made from sheep’s milk. The “Eweda” (ewe+gouda!) is available in many different flavours. You can come to the cheese plant and have a mini-tour and there are always samples available for tasting! They are located at 82521 Allboro Line in Blyth and can be contacted at 226-523-5884.
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The Granary is host to our curated collection of vintage and antique finds in a century-old barn.
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Since 1987, Bainton's Tannery Outlet has been selling high quality leather at Outlet prices. We offer Canadian made mens and ladies leather and shearling garments.
Our affordable outlet prices and large selection make Bainton's Tannery Outlet the natural choice for high quality lambskin, calfskin and shearling jackets for both men and women.
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Custom-made cookies for special occasions. Home baked goods, cookies, muffins, cinnamon buns, loaves, etc. Custom-printed cookies with edible ink. The Cookie Rainbow also offers cookie classes. Email: eatthecookierainbow@gmail.com
Explore
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The G2G Rail Trail Experience is a world-class recreation trail featuring an immersive adventure through rural Ontario. The 132 kilometre reconditioned rail corridor traverses the countryside of four counties – from the heart of suburban Guelph, through 13 villages and towns, to the Goderich Harbour on Lake Huron. Privately operated G2G Rail Trail strives to connect communities and promote active transportation.
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Beverage Tour. Wine, Beer, Distillery & Cider Tour right from your door step. Bachelor/ette Party Bus. Learn and appreciate the local heritage, culture, breweries, wineries, and cuisine with safe and reliable transportation.
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Guided bycicle tours of the historic Village of Blyth Canada. Bikes and helmets provided. Tours depart from Blyth Bike Tours on Queen St. and Cowbell Brewing in Blyth. Tours for families with younger children and private groups are available (no additional surcharge).
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Located at 406 Mill Street, Blyth. Proud to be open since 1999. A place to relax and unwind while enhancing the natural you. To book your services by phone please call 519-523-4793 or book online.
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Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride to the sugarbush to experience the age old tradition of making maple syrup. Walk a guided tour where you will learn about the earliest known sugaring techniques of Canada’s First People, by heating hot rocks in a fire and transferring them into a sap-filled, hollowed-out log.
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Unique lower Maitland River valley, low waterfalls, special events, excellent fishing, trails, great family camping
80900 Falls Reserve Line, Goderich, ON N7A 3Y1
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Rest awhile, nourish your soul, and allow yourself to enjoy the moments!
The Blyth Campground is owned and operated by the Township of North Huron.
Great summer memories are created in North Huron (Blyth, East Wawanosh and Wingham).
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We are a 34 year old family owned business. Our goal is to provide the best variety and quality annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, trees & shrubs.
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The Lions Park is owned and maintained by the Blyth Lions Club. The Park features children’s playground equipment, children’s wading pool, picnic pavilion, drinking fountain, horseshoe pits, public washrooms which are cleaned daily and green space. The wading pool is open Monday to Fridays during months of July and August and is fully supervised. The picnic pavilion contains 22 picnic tables and is serviced with municipal water and hydro. Overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
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The Skateboard Park is located in the Blyth Campground area, it offers a fun gathering place for people of all ages and stages. Providing the forum for visitors young and old, beginners and skilled the opportunity to meet and share experiences. Open from May 1st to October 1st. Skate 4 life!
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The Friends of the Village of Blyth is a volunteer group of community members who tend to the green and gathering spaces of Blyth in partnership with the staff of North Huron public works and recreation departments. The spaces such as The Blyth Greenway Trail, Memory Garden and Horticulture Park are outdoor settings that engage the community and guests with nature and the history of Blyth.
Entertain
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The Blyth Festival is a professional repertory theatre that endeavours to enrich the lives of its audience by producing and developing plays that give voice to both the region and the country.
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Address: 274 Josephine Street, Wingham Ontario Canada.
The Wingham Town Hall Theatre is on the second floor of the Town Hall. The theatre entrance doors are on the front of the town hall, furthest to the left.
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Blyth Friday is a shop local event that happens in Blyth every year on Black Friday. It’s meant to encourage supporting local businesses on a day that traditionally promotes online or big box store shopping. Shops in Blyth are open late, there are fun activities for kids, carollers and much more. It’s a great way to get your Christmas shopping started early and support local businesses at the same time.
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Some places have tall buildings, sports teams, or museums to entertain, here in Blyth we have the Rutabaga Festival. Blyth is the largest producer of Rutabagas in Canada, so why not celebrate that? The Blyth Community Betterment Committee, along with support from local businesses, host several family fun events such as baseball, music, camping, local vendors, kids’ zone, Rutabaga Cooking Contest and more. Check us out the second weekend of June!
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Blyth Community Betterment Committee welcomes you to the Hometown Holiday. It all begins with a Santa Claus Parade on the second Saturday of December at 11am. Friends and neighbours gather along main street to watch floats, bands and of course Santa make their way through our village. Main street is busy with activities and treats. Visit Santa for a photo. Something for the young and the young at heart!
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The Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association (Blyth Steam Show) has been celebrating generations of tradition through showcasing history in motion for over 60 years. Come check out our annual show at the Blyth Campgrounds, the first weekend after Labour Day. Camping, live music, demonstrations, interactive displays, children’s program, vendors, and more! Stay connected with us: