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elcome to Huron County! Whether you are a firsttime visitor, seasonal resident or neighbour, we are working hard to help you find a safe way to enjoy our beautiful area. This issue contains what was known or expected when we went to print in early March. We advise you to call ahead to confirm. Everyone is doing the best they can to make sure our businesses, employees, guests, customers and families are safe. Please take responsibility for your actions while you are out and about. Observe physical distancing, wear a mask when distancing is difficult or unpredictable and stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is. Above all else, be kind. – Publisher Deb Sholdice
TABLE OF CONTENTS Sweet Huron......................4
Clinton.............................26
Goderich..........................8
Seaforth............................28
Hike in Huron...................13
Brussels............................29
Bayfield............................14
Blyth.................................30
Zurich...............................17
Wingham..........................35
Grand Bend......................18
Lucknow...........................38
Exeter...............................21
Get ready to camp...........39
Hensall.............................22
Postcards from Huron......42
Taste of Huron..................23
is published by North Huron Publishing Company Inc. P.O. Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 Tel.: 519-523-4792 www.stopsalongtheway.ca deb@northhuron.on.ca Editorial: Deb Sholdice Shawn Loughlin Nancy Fisher Mandy Sinclair Denny Scott Sales: Brenda Nyveld Shelley Kroes Heather Fraser
Sweet Huron
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Schilbe Maple Syrup Bayfield
The maple syrup experience
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ur pioneer ancestors took advantage of the maple stands on every farm in the county, and relied on the maple syrup and sugar they could reap from the trees to inject a little sweetness into their diet. The spring “sugaring off” season became a family tradition for generations of farm families. Eventually, some farms developed the maple syrup process into a cottage industry and others let the tradition fade away. Now, some families and farms tap just a few trees to get a taste each spring and others have made it a primary crop on their farm. We checked in with a few producers in Huron who offer farmgate sales and/or tours and here are a few sweet stops for you. • Schilbe Family Maple Syrup has
been producing maple syrup for nearly 50 years on its home farm just outside of Bayfield. It typically produces around 1,500 gallons from over 3,000 taps. Cathy Scott and her brother Eric Schilbe are the second generation to operate the sugar shanty with the big green door. They grew up helping their parents with the production and continue to have a passion for it. The Schilbes’ farm has come a long way from the early days, as it is now utilizing a reverse osmosis system to concentrate sap, decreasing the boiling time which saves both labour and wood. There are two machines working at a rate of 17 gallons per minute. The farm has wandering trails through the sugar bush that are open
to the public to use. There are COVID-19 protocols in place to keep all visitors safe, including outdoor washroom facilities. There is a good parking lot that is large enough to accommodate buses. As with everything, it is best to check ahead before you head out. Schilbe Family Maple Syrup is on Facebook @SchilbeFamilyMapleSyrup or call 519-719-3818. 77340 Orchard Line, Bayfield. • Amalgamation Acres featuring Legacy Maple Syrup is the product of Annette and Brian MacKenzie joining forces in both marriage and farming in 2012. Since the home place had 60 acres of maple bush, one spring they decided to show the kids how maple syrup was produced, and Continued on page 5
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Legacy Maple Syrup Lucknow
The sweet side of Huron Continued from page 4 ended up getting hooked on the production. That first year it was just a couple of trees, then 50 the next year, then 100 and then 250. Then, since Annette’s dad had a long association with steam engines, they tried an experiment to see how steam power could help the process and suddenly they had their brand and vision. The legacy power system became the driving force behind Legacy Maple Syrup. They have stuck with it, as they love the combination of old and new - using the steam power with modern reverse osmosis to create a truly innovative system The tours and farmgate sales at the Farm Shoppe are continuing, if a little different this year due to the COVID19 protocols. Tours are by appointment only, and the retail outlet
is open on Friday and Saturday. Please call ahead, or order through the new website for porch/curbside pick-up. The Legacy Maple Syrup comes in unique streamlined, sleek bottles. Annette also sells ungraded, straight-off-the-farm brown eggs, meat by pre-order (humanely raised chicken, beef and pork) and local heritage and artisan crafts such as knitted animals and pillows. www.amalgamationacres.com 519528-5995. 85399 St. Helens Line, Lucknow • Robinson’s Maple Products sees the Robinson family continuing on to its fifth generation of syrup makers. The tradition began with Bill’s grandfather, first as a hobby and later as a full-time syrup maker. In 1976, Bill and his wife Susanne began to build the Robinson’s brand with 3,800 taps. It is now one of the
biggest producers in the region, with approximately 21,000 taps utilizing modern vacuum tubing that brings the sap to a storage tank where it is filtered using reverse osmosis technology before the water is boiled off using a steam-fired evaporator. Robinson’s offers a wide variety of grades of maple syrup from Golden to Very Dark, with all products inspected. Its organic products are certified annually. In addition to syrup, Robinson’s has a popular line of maple products including maple sugar, maple butter and maple candies. Crowd favourites include the maple mustard, maple dips (which are excellent with veggies or crackers) and maple peanut brittle. The website also has an entire section devoted to tried and true recipes that use maple syrup in more Continued on page 6
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Robinson’s Maple Products RR2 Auburn
The family business Continued from page 5 food combinations than you can imagine. Bill and Susanne’s daughter Catherine and her husband Kevin have taken over the heavy lifting and are raising three boys to be just as passionate about their maple business as the generations before. The farm has traditionally hosted tours during the spring sugar season, but COVID-19 has caused those to be cancelled for this year. The retail shop is open, but shoppers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours. Curbside and porch pick-up is available. 84548 St. Augustine Line, RR 2, Auburn. 519-529-7857. www.robinsonsmaple.com • Blyth Creek Maple Farm has made it its mission to bring the
farm to people and provide a full experience for visitors. Val and Steve Bachert have designed a tour that walks you through the history of maple syrup production in Ontario, from an authentic Indigenous display using hot rocks to bring the sap to a boil to pioneer times introducing cast iron pots over open fires to the modern sugar shack with collecting tanks, vacuum pumps and an evaporator. Each station has activities for a hands-on learning experience. Tours are a little different in the era of COVID-19, so check the website to book and get all the information on how to safely experience the farm. Val brings a passion for food to their on-farm store. Sweet products are all homemade (except fudge) and available year-round. The Bacherts
are continually developing unique recipes. Val says their maple hot sauce (a sriracha-based sauce) is a fan favourite and particularly good on chicken wings. Blyth Creek maple butter is unique, having no dairy in it. It is pure maple syrup boiled to a taffy stage and then stirred until crystalized into butter. You’ll have even more reasons to look forward to the holidays once you try the maple cranberry sauce. The Blyth Creek online store makes ordering easy for farm pick-up or convenient delivery. Visit online at www.blythcreekmaplefarm.com 519357-7558. 42232 Moncrieff Rd., Blyth. • Drudge’s Maple Syrup has been boiling down sap in Canada continuously since 1797. That’s nine generations of passion for maple syrup which provide centuries of experience to Drudge’s process. All products are available either at the retail store or online. Be sure to request the e-recipe book featuring Elizabeth Drudge’s recipes all featuring Drudge’s maple syrup. www.drudgesmaplesyrup.com. 43269 Amberley Road, Wroxeter. 519-2912819 • Cranston’s Maple Syrup is a local favourite. Ivan and Gail Cranston are continuing a family tradition that has lasted more than 80 years. In addition to Cranston’s top quality maple syrup and maple butter, the family offers gift baskets on request. You can find them on Facebook at Cranston Farms Maple Syrup. 85750 Lucknow Line, Lucknow. 519-529-7360. Other Huron County producers are well-known for top quality and unique products that are available at markets and retailers throughout the county.
Springtime in Huron
The Maitland Block
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G2G at the Maitland River
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Natural beauty BY NANCY FISHER
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ere’s a little treasure of natural delights found at the Benmiller Falls Reserve Conservation Area. Great for both day trips and overnight camping, there is much to explore along the banks of the Maitland River. The park is accessible year round and in the winter it is a great spot for a bit of cross-country skiing. The 230-acre property is nestled in a deep bend in the Maitland River and the shallow cascading waterfalls have long been a favourite swimming spot for tourists and locals alike. But there is much more to see and do. A fishing pond is open seasonally (check for dates), and there are horseshoe pits, beach volleyball courts and picnic areas with shelters. Keep your eyes open and binoculars ready for there are lots of birds and wildlife about. The well-marked Maitland Trail covers a 3.5-kilometre loop and is suitable for all skill levels. There are also a number of shorter trails and paths throughout the park. You can bring your dog as long as it is kept on a leash. A yearly membership pass allows daily access for one year from date of purchase, or a day use entry fee is required. Overnight camping is open from April 16 to Oct. 17 in 2021 and it is best to reserve a spot as camping is
expected to be a popular activity this summer. Reservations are now open on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority website www.mvca.on.ca It is recommended that you read through all the information on the website to prepare for an enjoyable trip.
The current pandemic has cancelled many of the special events usually held at the reserve, but this may change as things begin to reopen, so it is best to check in at the website for the most up-to-date information. Benmiller Falls reserve is located at 80900 Falls Reserve Line.
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Make Huron Home: Lune 1860 BY MANDY SINCLAIR
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rtistic director Lisa Mok chatted with Mandy Sinclair about her and her husband’s decision to “Make Huron Home” when they made the move to their historic home Lune 1860 in Huron County and why the property pays homage to the moon. • What inspired your move from Toronto to the county? With the pandemic and this new way of working and not having to be in an office, my husband and I decided, why not make this a fulltime residence? I can commit 100 per cent to the business and just live here and get to know the surrounding area and the people and see where that goes. • Why Huron County? Honestly, we didn’t know anything about it. My husband and I had talked about buying a cottage or piece of land to create a weekend home. We were thinking Prince Edward County, the Muskokas and Algonquin Park – but then we just decided to look west and my husband found this little property. When we saw it, we thought it was just, wow! It is absolutely beautiful, but absolutely crazy. • Tell us a bit about Lune 1860 and what inspired you to pay
homage to the moon. My husband and I always love hosting dinners and we had a lot when we were in Toronto. At night when people come over for dinner, it’s a time when people seem to relax. The moonlight appears. It got me thinking about the moon and what it represents – transformation, the power it holds. • How would you describe the interiors of Lune 1860? Textural. I love people coming back and seeing something new every time they’re here, which is strange because the space is empty. We want to give the canvas and the client fills it up. • You’re an artistic director and have turned Lune 1860 into an event venue. Can you tell me about some of your favourite events hosted at Lune 1860? The Piena events that we have hosted have been our favourite. We’ve invited chefs from Ontario to cook for a group of people. The evening is not about snapping photos, but the food and the conversations people have when they’re at the kitchen table. • What’s your favourite season at Lune 1860? And why? The entire year is amazing because we are so blessed to have 40 acres of land and forest. This past year
watching the seasons change, you really appreciate everything that happens. In the summer it’s so majestic. We want to keep the gardens wild and free rather than a manicured aesthetic. Just let things happen as they do. • Where in Huron County do you go to seek inspiration for your artistic projects? The lake. My husband drives me there at least once every couple of weeks to clear our heads and look to future plans. • What advantages does basing yourself in Huron County have? The seclusion. It’s a bit of a hidden secret and we don’t have a lot of commercial influences that other areas have because of their growth. Favourite Huron County... • Restaurant or bar: The Black Dog in Bayfield. • Takeaway: Part II and Cait’s Café. We love the owners at Chuck’s and were there regularly when we were doing the renovations and needed something to eat late at night. • Hiking trail: The forest on our property where we can go down to the river. • Country road: I love Orchard Line to Bayfield Road. Find Lisa online at lune1860.ca and @lune1860 on Instagram.
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Quite the view
or a close view of the Maitland River, you can’t beat the Millenium Trail in Goderich. This is a more challenging threekilometre hike with some steep sections and rough passages, but the payoff is the amazing vistas of the river that you don’t see from other points. There are some boardwalk sections and, as you are along the edge of a river, tree roots can be an exposed hazard, so best to stay right on the marked trail and be aware. It is not a loop trail so you will be going back the same way, but that is a great opportunity to get a second chance at the photos you missed on the way in. There is much to see with some truly breathtaking vantage points, as well as a lovely wooded section and the more open floodplain area. The best entertainment is from the birds, animals and fish you might see along the river’s edge. Dogs are welcome on a leash and the trail is completely in the town of Goderich. You can access it at the end of Nelson Street or from Mill Road, where there is parking. The most challenging portion is from Nelson Road towards Highway 21 where you get a good view of some rapids.
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A taste of India in Goderich
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ou can’t always tell a book by its cover. Sometimes the cover is a tidy, but nondescript Shell gas station and the story inside is an authentic East Indian take-out restaurant operated by a lovely couple who have adopted Goderich as their community. When Mahendra and Jyoti Bhandari took on the Shell station on Victoria Street (Highway 21 North) in Goderich four years ago, it came with a Pizza Pizza franchise that they ran for a couple of years, but they didn’t love running it and ended up giving up the pizza business. They ran just the gas station for a year or so, but after the pandemic struck and they had to run the business themselves full-time they decided to ease back into the restaurant business with food they are passionate about making. In July 2020, they began serving samosas (a fried pastry with a spicy potato filling) and the menu grew from there. They now serve samosas, pakoras, chutneys, parathas (flatbreads), naans, rice, curries, mini Indian pizzas and wraps with a variety of stuffings and spices. They recognized that the customers in their new community might not be familiar with their cuisine so they have developed a number of combo
specials to make ordering easy, and Jyoti is happy to help you pick the right amount of spice for your comfort level. The price point for all of their menu items has been kept intentionally low so that the food is accessible for everyone. One of the most interesting aspects of this business and its owners is their generosity of spirit. In an effort to look after their newfound home, there is a poster in the window offering free take-away food for the elderly, homeless and needy neighbours, as well as free tax filing and accounting service for anyone who finds themselves in need. You can find them on Facebook at kwikbite.takeout to check out their
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A square to remember
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f you drive as far west as you can on Highway 8 in southwestern Ontario you will arrive at the Courthouse Square in Goderich. This unique destination is home to more than 180 small businesses nestled around a green park that is often bustling with a wide variety of events. While the large gatherings may be on hold during the pandemic, the shops, restaurants and services are still busy finding new ways to reach their customers. Locals call driving all the way around the eight-sided park “doing a ringer” and that is a good way to check out all that is on offer, but the real appeal of this shopping and entertainment district is how very walkable it is. With lots of free parking, you can pick a spot and start strolling from anywhere. There is everything from men’s and women’s clothing stores,
boutiques with lovely gifts and a great selection of restaurants and cafés from which to choose. As you wander your way around and pop down the side streets, you will be amazed at the variety of things to see and do. The wide sidewalk around the perimeter allows ample room for speedy shoppers on a mission to find just the right item, as well as space for families to stoll with an ice cream. In the past year, outdoor dining has become another way to get into the vibe of the square with several of the restaurants stretching their seating areas. The green space that surrounds the commanding courthouse building has been transformed since it was devastated by a tornado in 2011. A nice variety of trees were planted and there is plenty of lush grass, or comfy benches to sit on and relax with a beverage.
The Square is known for hosting a wide variety of markets and festivals. A large performance stage is often the centre of attention, showcasing music, dance and theatre. Once restrictions on large gatherings are lifted, the weekly markets and frequent festivals will return to fill the calendar with activities for the whole family. Fresh in-store baked bread Specialty cut meats and fresh fish Special grocery items Large cheese counter with local cheeses
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Hike in Huron
STOPS ALONG THE WAY, SPRING 2021. PAGE 13. the Maitland Trail makes a sharp right. Instead, take a left and wander the fire road back to Pinery Line. Follow the road until you reach the next fire road entry on the left. This entry point will bring you back to the Maitland Trail and a right turn will eventually lead you back to the parking area. While meandering through the reforestation, watch for trilliums and anemones blooming. There is often a lot of evidence of red squirrels with great piles of midden (pine cone scales and cores) heaped under the trees in this section. • G2G Trail - Sharpes Creek Robertson Tract Line: One of our favourite sections of the Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail Auburn starts at Sharpes Creek Line near Benmiller. There is ample parking on the side of the road, so be sure to leave room for the farm lane and gravel pit entrances, which are wellmarked. On the trail, head west camera with a zoom lens handy. through a tree-lined section. This will The location’s website features a soon open with gravel pits on either detailed map and printable checklists side of the trail. Then the hedgerows to track your sightings of flora and start to thicken with plenty of sumacs fauna at www.hullettmarsh.com. The and dogwood adding a splash of parking lot at 40874 Summerhill colour. Road features a viewing stand, easy Soon you will encounter a access to the dyke system and a short substantial bridge built and loop trail (orange blazes) that features maintained by the local snowmobile both sweeping vistas of the pools and club that spans the picturesque an easy tromp through a meadow and Sharpes Creek. The creek was named back through a cedar grove to the after a runaway slave who settled in parking lot. the area. Follow the trail along and • Robertson Tract: Just west of you will encounter a pond on your Auburn, down Pinery Line, is the left that is often overgrown with entry point for the Robertson Tract, green algae that allows you to one of Huron County’s managed imagine the wildlife from their tracks forests. There is a sign board with a through it. Nesting ducks take map of the area and pictures and text advantage of the thicket in the centre outlining the history of the tract. The of the pond, and may startle you if main trail is part of the Maitland they take off at your approach. Trail: an extensive trail running 52 The next road (Lucknow Line) kilometres between Auburn and indicates the end of the first block Goderich, along with a network of and is a good turnaround point to side trails and several well-marked return to your car or a midway point fire cuts through the forest . if you want to continue. The next From the parking lot, head east block is a short one, with the McGaw along the river. In the spring, you will Line intersection. If you want to likely encounter plenty of fishermen, continue one more block you will canoes and kayaks taking advantage continue west to CP Line. A return of the high water. The riverbanks are trip from Sharpes Creek Line to CP steep in places affording great views Line and back is approximately 11 of the river below. Follow the white kilometres and a leisurely pace would blazes until you reach the point where be about two and a half hours.
Hiking Huron
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pring can present the most challenging season on the trails in Huron County, with conditions ranging from late winter snow and ice to large puddles and mud, but the payoff can be spectacular. We’ve picked three trails that best show off our spring season, so be sure to pack your camera and waterproof footwear. • Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area: Hands down, this is our favourite trail from March through to June. For best hiking through damp conditions, the dyke system remains fairly dry and from its elevated vantage point it provides the best views of the waterfowl on the ponds in the marsh. In March and April, you will be able to see the migratory birds, such as the tundra swans using the Bluebill and Butterball pools as landing strips. By May and June, the dykes are an excellent way to watch the nesting habits of the Canada Geese that have taken over the ponds. And keep your eye on the water close to the shore, as muskrats can often be seen paddling by. Lucky hikers may come across snapping turtles basking in the sun. White-tailed deer, sandhill cranes, herons and wild turkeys are also common sights so be sure to keep a
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Bayfield’s hopping
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he craft beer scene in Huron County is quickly gaining reputation and breweries around Bayfield and Bluewater are hopping – literally. But it’s a new kid in the county that makes cruising down River Road near Bayfield a highlight. The aptly-named River Road Brewing and Hops prides itself on small town pride and producing small batches. With nine beers to choose from, only 10 hectolitres of each batch is produced as part of the small batch approach. Owners Nikki and Dave Andrews distinguish River Road Brewing and Hops as Bayfield’s first farm-based brewery with ingredients grown on the farm where the brewery’s located. Hailing from Bayfield and remaining true to their hometown pride, Nikki and Dave have developed blends that see them collaborating with other local suppliers and even rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen. The Thanks A Latte Milk Pale Ale includes freshly roasted cold brew from Bayfield’s Shopbike Coffee Roasters, located on Bayfield’s Main Street. Nikki bakes the chocolate cake, mashes it up and throws it in the pot to prepare the Have Yer Cake and Drink it Too blend, created to celebrate the brewery’s one-year
anniversary. And jumping on the pumpkin spice bandwagon, Country Bumpkin, you guessed it, includes pumpkin blended into this dark ale. So with all that hands-on work, we can forgive them for not sourcing 100
per cent of their ingredients on-site. The pears required for the A Miner’s Quench brew are provided by the Bayfield Berry Farm, further up River Road, but the honey for the Bees Do It honey brown ale is produced on site. But there’s more here than just beer. Winding from the road to the brewery, a few red-haired Highland Cows greet visitors stopping by to pick up some brews or settling in for a beer flight at the Tap House. Nikki explains that the cows are more than just a draw. “They are part of the sustainability process. After brewing we are left with spent grain. They eat the spent grain so there is zero waste and in turn produce manure to spread on our hop yard and field,” she said. It’s inside the Tap House that you’ll find some cool swag that makes for unique souvenirs from the region. After all, who doesn’t need a good quality hoodie on cooler summer evenings while watching a Huron County sunset? River Road beers are available for purchase on site, but not currently available for purchase in the LCBO. 35449 Bayfield River Rd, Bayfield. riverroadbrewing.com
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Capturing the perfect sunset BY NANCY FISHER
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t is hard to not gasp sometimes when you look up to see yet another amazing Huron County sunset. The colours, the lights and the cloud formations all combine to take your breath away. If you’re visiting Huron County, or even if you’re a local, you may want to grab one of those moments to treasure forever. But sometimes capturing what you see with your eyes into a photo can be challenging. So we thought we would share some top tips for getting a postcard-worthy Huron County sunset picture. We checked in with Conrad Kuiper from the Bayfield Photography Club and he offered these tips. Top five tips for a super sunset shot: • Keep the horizon level, especially when photographing at the lake. A crooked horizon creates a sense of tension, especially if the lake threatens to drain out one side of your image. If your horizon is going to be
tilted, make sure it’s off by at least 30 degrees so it doesn’t just look like a mistake. You might consider this with an action shot if your photo includes surfers or people jumping. • Avoid placing the sun and the horizon right in the centre of the photo. Decide whether the sky or the water and/or foreground is more interesting and compose your shot with about two-thirds including the more interesting part of the photo and one-third of the rest. Imagine your photo divided into nine rectangles with a tic-tac-toe grid. Place interesting elements like the sun at an intersection point of the lines. This is known as the rule of thirds. • Try to include something to add foreground interest to the photo to help create a sense of depth. This could be driftwood, rocks, trees or people. • If you are including people, they will be backlit by the setting sun and will end up as silhouettes. This can be effective if it’s what you want. Otherwise, use your flash to bring out
the features of the people in the shot. • Do not leave within moments of the sun dropping over the horizon. Often the best colours and light show occur in the half hour after the sun sets. You would be advised to bring a tripod or find a place to set your camera so it doesn’t shake during longer exposures. Do not use your flash. While the lake is the obvious focal point of the western view in Huron County, don’t pass up an opportunity for a great shot just because you are further inland. Try for a view over a field of wheat or with the sun peaking through a line of trees or the outline of buildings. Look for the shadows, light and colour. When the colours are strong and the sun is low, look east as well, because sometimes the reflections are just as stunning as the main event. Or you can always check out the sunrise for some spectacular colour as well. We would love to see your shots so don’t forget to tag us on social media with #stopsalongthewayhuron.
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Zurich
The perfect trail
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n between the farmland and villages of Hensall and Zurich, before the lake spans before your eyes, there’s a small trail – The Klopp Woodland Trail – perfect for stretching your legs and escaping into nature for a moment. The easy one-kilometre route loops through the wooded land on the Hay Swamp, running alongside the Zurich-Hensall Road, otherwise known as Highway 84. The route, which meanders its way through the deciduous trees and through wetlands, is ideal for families. Pets on leashes are welcome. The route can be followed in either direction from the memorial gardens at the entrance. You should allow
between 30 to 45 minutes to complete both the larger route and the smaller route that passes through more coniferous forests. While wandering, look around. The area is home to heron, geese and don’t be surprised to see some busy beavers – it is a wooded area after all. In the wetlands, it’s not uncommon to find fish and mussel species, some of which are endangered. The trail is part of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority’s area, with the Hay Swamp expanding 13 kilometres long and two kilometres wide and extending across Bluewater and South Huron. The swamp plays an important role in the Ausable River drainage system,
including flood management and water quality in the river system. Given the presence of deer in the vicinity, hunting passes are provided for an annual fee. To find the Woodland, look for a large wooden sign with wagon wheels indicating Klopp Commemorative Woods. From here, the road leads into the parking lot where the trail begins just steps away. While no map of the route is posted, the natural trail surfaces make it easy to follow the trail. Given its location roadside, expect some traffic noise from the busy road nearby while walking. County Rd. #84 between Parr Line and Babylon Line, north side of the road.
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25 years of art in Grand Bend
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Grand Bend
aint Ontario is celebrating its 25th annual show, juried competition and sale in 2021 and to mark the occasion, organizers are adding some special touches. The pottery program of the Grand Bend Youth Art Centre will be constructing a spring tulip garden of hand-painted pottery tulips that will be on display beginning on May 7, and run concurrently with the Paint Ontario exhibition. And for the first time ever, Paint Ontario will be accepting sculptures into the competition as a pilot project and it will stand as a separate awards category. Paint Ontario is an art show and sale featuring original art pieces that bring to life the beauty, character and diversity of Ontario – our home. It is a show of “representational” art that depicts our life in Ontario – our landscape, architecture, flora and
fauna, waterscapes and urbanscapes. This is the largest show of its kind in Ontario. More than 200 original and ready-to-hang paintings prepared from oil, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, or mixed media will be displayed. Paintings will be judged by professional artists to provide outstanding quality for viewers and buyers. Last year’s show awarded over $7,500 in prizes and attracted over 1,000 visitors. With physical distancing and COVID-19 protocols
in place, artist demonstrations were outside and online videos were used. The show is hosted and organized by the Grand Bend Art Centre, a nonprofit organization and their team of dedicated volunteers. This year’s show is scheduled to run at the Lambton Heritage Museum from May 7-30. Artist submissions are being accepted until April 11 and details on how to enter are available at paintontario.com. 10035 Museum Rd, Grand Bend.
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Grand Bend
The White Squirrel trails BY MANDY SINCLAIR
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hite Squirrel may be best known as a golf course in the warmer months, but when the temperatures drop, visitors are welcome to roam through the golf course before joining one of the walking trail loops that pass through the forest running along the creek. Expect birdsong, the sound of flowing waters from the creek and the opportunity to see the trees bud as the seasons change while wandering through the forest. With four marked routes to choose from, it’s a choose-your-ownadventure of sorts when it comes to which path to follow. The yellow and orange paths loop through the deciduous forest, following along the edge of the meandering creek. The red route, with its winding pathways through the coniferous forest, is quite spectacular, particularly if the snow lingers into spring, before reconnecting to the yellow route. The yellow route is 3.8 kilometres while the orange is 2.9 kilometres. With flat surfaces and places to rest, the walk is most pleasant. Strategically placed benches throughout provide quiet spots to sit and take in the views of the creek rushing by, across the open fields housing the golf course or just even a shady spot under a towering tree. For those who can’t choose just one loop, the rainbow trail takes in all four routes, even the blue trail extending along the creek for a gentle
four-kilometre hike. Allow approximately one hour to complete the loop or longer to sit on one of the benches and soak up the sounds of spring. The trails, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., pair well with lunch or dinner at the aptly named White Squirrel Restaurant on the grounds. If a fresh layer of snow blankets the trails, consider bringing your snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Visitors must check in at The Acorn prior to setting off on the trails to complete a waiver form. The trails will remain open until golf season kicks off. White Squirrel Golf Course is located on Highway 21. Once you see the large white squirrel roadside attraction, you’ll know you’ve arrived. 72538 Highway 21, north of Grand Bend. For more information, visit www.whitesquirrelgolfclub.com
Grand Bend
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A journey for the ages
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fter a long snowbelt winter, one of the joys of spring for western Ontario residents is the return of birds that had migrated south for the winter. From spotting their first robin to great blue herons, many people keep an eye out for the birds of all sizes. Few places offer such a spectacular show as the Old Thedford Bog just south of Grand Bend on Greenway Road. This area is the swans’ annual rest stop on their migration to
Canada’s Arctic. Here, sometime during March (they set their own schedule), thousands of Tundra Swans will settle in the fields for a rest. From Chesapeake Bay (Maryland) to Canada’s Arctic, the swans make a 6,000-kilometre round-trip journey each year beginning in March and arriving in the Arctic in May. Canada’s Arctic offers the swans long summer days, abundant plant growth and high insect activity
Springtime in Huron
Fishing at the Blyth Greenway Trail
– the swans’ favourite menu item. With their huge size, pristine white feathers and whistling calls when they fly, the swans draw crowds of people to view them during their stay. Smaller numbers of swans make stops in other flooded fields across Huron County during their spring migration but where they set down is less predictable from year to year. Check the migration calendar at lambtonmuseums.ca beginning in March for daily updates.
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Exeter
Feeding the masses
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ames Eddington takes, what he dubs, an ultra-local farm-to-table approach to food when creating his seasonal menus at the famed Eddington’s of Exeter restaurant, on his culinary tours in destinations including France and Portugal, and even the weekly chef/farmer’s market in front of the established restaurant. With 25 acres of farmland on the shores of Lake Huron, Eddington farms enough produce to not only supply his restaurant, but also a market where foodies are welcome to stop by and fill their bags with seasonal produce grown in collaboration with Masse Farms. The market is set up in front of the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during warmer months. To maintain physical distancing, the market is set up in a location that doesn’t interfere with the dining experience. Eddington anticipates a harvest of
black kale, zucchinis and heirloom tomatoes, to name a few of the 25 fruits and vegetable varieties farmed. Edible flowers make their way on to that list too. As winter turns to spring, crops of asparagus and spring ramps are expected to make their way onto the restaurant’s menu, a menu that Eddington says “changes up three to four times per year”. Looking forward to summer, as the weather warms, Eddington says enthusiastically “summertime is fantastic for fruits and vegetables, while in autumn everything is growing golden and green.” It doesn’t get more “ultra-local” than growing it in your own backyard, so to speak. For visitors who may be passing through Exeter, or just prefer someone else to do the cooking, the spring menu is underway. Alongside what grows in the garden, Eddington sources ingredients from farms and
Shopping in Exeter
producers in Huron, Perth and Middlesex Counties. All of which is in line with Eddington’s ultra-local philosophy that allows “the food do the talking”. While Eddington hasn’t created a brewery onsite, he stays true to his local philosophy and works in collaboration with a Middlesex County brewery to create the restaurant’s own lager, stout and ale for guests dining on site, but also for responsible takeaway. As the weather warms, dine inside or on the newly expanded patio, surrounded by mature trees in the park-like setting on the restaurant grounds. Reservations are required. 519-235-3030. www.eddingtons.ca 527 Main St. S., Exeter.
Fresh Big Slices
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hile some smalltown downtown cores struggle to survive, Exeter’s main street is home to an eclectic retail mix that rivals any nearby city mall. Attractive
shop windows entice passers-by to shop local and explore main street mainstays including European Additions, Designers, Sugar and Spice Chocolates and The Continued on page 22
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Something sweet
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Hensall
erguson’s Apiaries has been around for a while - since 1967 to be exact. Local resident Bill Ferguson started the operation and has tended to a hive of Buckfast queen bees that not only provide the main ingredient in Ferguson’s products, but it also produces bees for beekeepers in Canada and the United States. A true family affair, Bill’s hive has grown over the years, not only in beehives.
His queen bee, better known as wife Rosemary, can be found working on the interior operation where products, including the honey butter and honey blends are produced. The hive also includes his children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren, although not all are actually on-site. With 225 beehives just behind The Honey House, Ferguson’s Apiaries produces 10,000 pounds of honey per year. But like other forms of agriculture, so much depends on the weather - sunshine and mild temperatures are needed to permit fruit trees and flowers to bloom. It’s only fitting then that the various honeys that Ferguson’s Apiaries produces are influenced by the country’s four seasons: dandelion honey in springtime, clover honey in the summer and goldenrod honey in the autumn. Buckwheat honey is harvested in the autumn months, but it depends on the farmers, Bill explains. Of course, given the Canadian winters, winter blends are
impossible. Rosemary advises that the liquid summer blend is the most popular honey. The honey sells inside the aptlynamed retail store, The Honey House, alongside other honey-related products. For added nutrients, apricots, cinnamon and ginger blends are added to both liquid honey and the honey butters (a perfect spread for a bagel or morning toast) that are produced with real butter on-site. A selection of creams produced with pure beeswax, dubbed “skin food”, is available alongside pillar and taper beeswax candles and some even more imaginative candle styles. Visits to the beehives are not offered at this time, but Bill and Rosemary are always keen to tell interested visitors more about the bees and process. Located on the Zurich-Hensall Road (Highway 84) between the two villages, Ferguson’s Apiaries is open Thursday to Saturday and is following the current COVID-19 protocols for anyone looking to purchase direct from the producer.
Heading downtown
Exeter
Continued from page 21 Jewellery Box, to name a few. Best of all, the businesses are locally-owned with the owners often greeting customers as they come in for a browse and a shop. In fact, many businesses have been passed down through the generations. “In terms of shopping, Exeter offers what could be considered a personalized shopping experience,” says Laura Connolly, Exeter’s BIA manager. “The owners are making conscious decisions about what to put in the store and made those decisions based on a strong understanding of their client.” Connolly goes on to reference Pam Reid at Inner Urban Home. “Pam will curate your visit by asking about price points and tastes to help find those items for your home.” Indeed, a
very relevant service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willow Valley on Main is another shop offering what Connolly calls the curated shopping experience. “Penny Venton has been in the industry for years and can mix styles that pair beautifully and pulls it all together wonderfully for her clients.” While downtown, there’s an opportunity for giving back as well. The Little Shop consignment is an adorable shop for younger people and in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, an important organization in the town says Connolly. But there’s so much more behind the beautiful displays created in the shop windows. Push open the doors and to discover what awaits in downtown Exeter. Sugar and Spice Chocolates gives the impression it’s a chocolate shop, which it is, but the whimsical styling creates an enticing
spot to shop for yourself or a gift welcoming a new baby, celebrating a wedding or a new home. Further along, stepping inside Custom Covers reveals the extent of the services offered. Connolly exclaims enthusiastically that “they have some of the best selection of sheets and blankets too and they are the only Hunter Douglas studio in Huron County.” They also offer custom upholstering. This spring, an eight-foot locally carved white squirrel will take up residence in the parkette downtown providing yet another reason to explore downtown Exeter. The town is known for its unique white squirrel population and the structure will be part of the forthcoming white squirrel adventure around town. Stay up to date through Experience Exeter @experienceexeter on Facebook and Instagram.
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A Taste of Huron
a TASTE of
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a TASTE of
HURON COUNTY
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Grape Vines in Huron
a TASTE of
HURON COUNTY Real Bread Made with Passion
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Clinton
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Getting artsy
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ith construction set to shut down Clinton’s main street this summer, the town is looking for ways to draw locals and passers-by to continue to shop and explore the downtown core. To do so, the Back Alley Art Extravaganza project aims to engage local residents and revitalize the back alleys behind the Albert Street businesses, the town’s main drag, and respond to the need to continue to support the businesses during the shutdown. During this time, businesses on the main street will be accessible through their back doors, in the back alley. “Alleys behind shops are typically very serviceable, but not attractive, so this is a way of beautifying the space and drawing visitors and residents to the alley to support their local business while here,” says Angela Smith, the community improvement co-ordinator for Central Huron. Toronto’s Graffiti Alley and Miami’s Wynwood Art District are examples of how street art has worked in beautifying back alleys in urban settings and are the inspiration behind this project. In Clinton though, the scene will be slightly different. The street art vibe will exist, but installations will be painted on wooden panels, rather than directly on to the buildings’ exteriors. While the tag names may not include any internationally-known street artists, some artists’ signatures may nevertheless be recognizable, particularly those local to the region.
Participation is open to anyone, with local residents joining in the fun by creating their masterpiece at home, a perfect COVID-19 lockdown activity. Smith says high school art classes are joining in and using this as an art project, families and businesses are participating, and even area retirement and nursing homes have started on installations. That said one local artist, Tova,
famed for her murals in Goderich and Seaforth (with more coming this summer across the county) is planning to contribute. And if her past works are anything to go by, this is where you’ll want to grab a selfie. Once completed, the canvases will be installed like a sign or a billboard to beautify the back alley entrances to the town’s downtown businesses in May.
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STOPS ALONG THE WAY, SPRING 2021. PAGE 27. donuts have proven popular. So much counter, and so that we speak from experience across the way the when we say that donut fans will glass cake counter need to arrive early (the where iconic bakery opens at 6 a.m. these treats - chop suey days). Failing to do so may loaf, apple fritters result in walking out with an and mocha circles oversized apple fritter (not – remain popular that there’s anything wrong mainstays that the with that), gooey Boston bakery has served cream, or a messy coloured for decades. sprinkle – the traditional But now there’s donuts that have brought another reason to Bartliff’s fame for decades. make a stop at this “The caramel apple fritters and the established local cheesecake-stuffed apple fritters are hotspot. incredibly popular,” says Courtney Bartliff’s is Hymers, Brad and Darlene’s putting itself on daughter, but also the baker preparing the artisanal donut the cakes and donuts each day. map with its Donut in hand, prop yourself up on imaginative one of the swivel stools at the counter creations. Each (pending lockdown restrictions) or day, the donut of watch the world go by from the the day is high-top bar providing views of the announced on library, town hall and life on the their Instagram town’s main street. For a truly Huron account @bartliffs.bakery, which has County donut and coffee experience, become a drool-worthy catalogue of grab a cup of locally roasted Coastal their sweet treats. Coffee to wash down the sweetness! Mint chocolate chip, black forest Bartliff’s bakes fresh donuts cake, carrot cake, cheesecake-stuffed Monday to Saturdays. 46 Albert St, apple fritters and even chocolate chip Clinton. 519-482-9727. cookie dough speciality cake-like
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hose who know Bartliff’s in Clinton likely don’t need another reason to visit the famous bakery on the corner of Albert and Rattenbury Streets on the town’s main street. It’s a hive of activity and for good reason. Locals catch up on town news over bottomless cups of coffee. Travellers from near and far stop in for homecooked food, often leaving with an armful of baked goods from the enviable cake counter. And business people gather to discuss everything from farm equipment to administrations and local politics. In October of 2012, Brad and Darlene Hymers purchased the iconic bakery and have stayed true to what makes this place an institution: daily specials featuring home cooking, swivel stools at the diner-style
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Seaforth
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Getting creative
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pring is synonymous with spring blooms and Blooms n’ Rooms in Seaforth has a selection of tulips, lilies, gerberas, roses and ranunculus to name a few springtime favourites in stock and ready for a springtime bouquet. The shop, located on Seaforth’s
historic main street, opened in March of 2005 and has been serving the local population since then, not only with fresh flowers, but a selection of home wares (hence the Rooms). In an effort to carry exclusive design lines, owner Kendra Jewitt has recently introduced products from her sister
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he return of warmer weather is on its way. With the trees in bud and the bird song getting a little bit louder, it’s time for getting outdoors. And we like the idea of a picnic in the park. The Seaforth Lions Club Park, located on Highway 8, is an ideal spot to spread out the picnic and bask in the sunshine. A babbling creek runs alongside the park where a picnic area awaits visitors. Facilities also include the public pool and washrooms, as well as the baseball diamond and ample space for children to run. 42971 Huron Rd. (Highway 8 East), Seaforth. For a wander in a park, the grounds of the Van Egmond House and nearby cemetery in Egmondville
provide a bit of historical insight into the local region. Picnickers are welcome to grab a seat on the porch or throw down a blanket on the Continued on page 29
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company – My Other Child (@myotherchild) – into the shop’s collection. Jewitt purchases a range of tea towels, coasters, masks and even plant pots before printing them with cheeky expressions that were a hit at the region’s summertime night markets before making their way into the shop. Top sellers, according to Jewitt, in the tea towel department include “Everyday I’m Brusselling” and “If you were a cookie, be a Whoreo”. On the plant side, the aptly decorated pots printed “So Thorny” and “Lil Prick” for one’s succulent collection. In other words, “sassy stuff that people love,” says Jewitt. As we continue to spend more time at home, house plants continue to be popular and demand for succulents and little tropical plants remains. With the cutest little pots to put them in – flamingos, unicorns or even little piglets or one of Jewitt’s own creations– Blooms n’ Rooms is perfect for shopping for a gift, or adding a little green to your home. Jewitt makes an effort to stock local products and says, “If I can, I’ll make it myself.” Beyond the sass, the shop is decorated with all things bunnies, including a range of plant pots, given the arrival of spring. Vases in the shapes of unicorns, piglets and dogs are popular this season too, says Jewitt, with a range of stock available. CBD bath bombs and bath salts are also new in stock. Owner Jewitt and her “employee of the month” Steve, who says with a chuckle that there’s not much competition, make stopping by a fun shopping experience in downtown Seaforth. 17 Main St. S., Seaforth. www.bloomsnrooms.com 519-5270555.
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Brussels
STOPS ALONG THE WAY, SPRING 2021. PAGE 29. The walking tours date back to 2012 and a special project courtesy of Dr. Robert Shipley and his students at the University of Waterloo’s Heritage Resource Centre. However, the audio portions of the tour will take them to a new level, according to Hawley. As opposed to straightforward facts about attractions throughout the village, Hawley said the hope is that Cooper and Nichol will treat the audio tours like a kind of fireside chat, casual and full of humour and interesting stories about the community that will appeal not only to visitors, but to locals as well, seeking to learn more about Brussels. The points of interest on the maps, which had been posted in Brussels for years, will be updated soon before the audio tours are released. However, they highlight numerous locations throughout the village, including historical buildings, local landmarks and natural beauty in Brussels. Hawley said the updates will include the Four Winds Barn and others. She also said they will be updated with QR codes to be used with Huron East Economic Development smartphones. Officer Jan Hawley says the project Hawley says her hope is that the was made possible through funding tours will serve as an attraction for from Community Futures Huron and the community, bringing people, a partnership with Cooper of along with their spending money, to Rediscovering Canada Television, Brussels, Seaforth and Vanastra in the with whom Hawley has collaborated years to come. on many projects.
Walk, look, listen
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hile the Brussels Walking Tours were developed several years ago, new life has been breathed into them as they are set to receive audio tour complements courtesy of Dr. Chris Cooper and local historian Paul Nichol.
The parks of Seaforth After its success in nearby Perth County, The Hub Pub and BBQ will open its Seaforth location in April in the downtown core. The restaurant, known for its house-made pepperettes and takeaway daily specials, is perfect for a picnic in the park. 164 Main St. S., Seaforth. For Asian flavours, Maria’s Wok and Dine on the town’s main street is popular with locals for its spicy noodle dishes. Across the street at the family-run Wong’s Grill, takeout options draw crowds from across the county seeking Chinese takeout. 23 Main St. S., Seaforth. The Seaforth Golf and Country Club also garnered top reviews when speaking with the locals for its
different specials available each day, particularly fish and chips on Fridays. 42990 Front Rd. S., Seaforth. Freeze King, with its own park-like setting and play structures for children, will reopen when the warmer weather returns. More than just ice cream, as the name implies, this popular spot serves up your charbroiled burgers and is famous for its fresh-dipped battered fish for a true Huron County drive-in experience. Don’t be surprised if the parking lot is full upon arrival. 42566 Huron Rd. (Highway 8 West), Seaforth.
Seaforth
Continued from page 28 grounds. 80 Kippen Rd., Seaforth. The Optimist Park, with its play structures, is a popular stop for children and the dog park for furry friends, is another option for a family picnic. 170 Sills St., Seaforth. As for picnic fare, Seaforth has no shortage of takeout dining options for travellers who may not have packed a lunch. We asked the locals for their input on where the best takeout comes from and they’ve said great things about their local restaurants. Locals say the best pizza in town comes from Pizza Train, located on Highway 8, just west of the lights. 22 Goderich St. W., Seaforth.
Blyth
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Breathing new life
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aren Middleton-Meadham and Gerrit Sepers haven’t even opened their bakery yet and they’ve been welcomed with open arms in their new community. They are working towards a spring opening of their new venture, Brød Bakery & Pastry on Queen Street in Blyth in the building formerly occupied by the Queens Bakery. While the building and the interior will be familiar to those who frequented the Queens, both the decor and the products will definitely be influenced by the new owners. Brød is Danish for bread and pays homage to Karen’s grandmother who taught her to bake using traditional Danish recipes from memory when she was
very young. The recipes are all an oral tradition from her grandmother; nothing was written down. The menu will focus on breads and pastries, along with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other beverages. They are planning on operating it as a bakery and café, and look forward to adding in local music, art and vendors. They have already lined up some exciting partners. They were excited to find an artistic downtown business community that rivaled the offerings of much bigger centres. It was the vibe that attracted them to Blyth. There will be a few specialties on the menu. Their nine-year-old daughter Lilly’s favourite thing in the
whole world is her mother’s elephant feet, a chocolate-swirled meringue, so that will be a staple. Gerrit has a few favourites but is especially partial to stroopwaffel, a treat that Karen has made in honour of her husband’s Dutch heritage, and “anything with Karen’s lemon curd on it”, he added with a laugh. Karen is particularly fond of the traditional Danish dark rye bread. They are planning to be open midspring and will be offering curbside pickup, as well as eventually running events like coffee houses (as things return to normal). Keep up with their progress on Facebook at Brød Bakery & Pastry. 430 Queen St., Blyth.
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A perfect time for some reading
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nside the offices of North Huron Publishing Company (publisher of the weekly newspaper The Citizen and the agricultural magazine The Rural Voice), there is a not-so-secret treasure well-known to its readers. The Rural Reading Room is the pet name of the retail side of the business that offers a carefully curated collection of books for sale. Years ago, founding publisher Keith Roulston began selecting books to sell that he thought would be of interest to subscribers. This gave a decidedly rural focus to the shop. Rural living topics including gardening, farming, cooking,
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traveling, building and crafts have become staples. Local authors, history and topics of local interest have also found an audience. Supporting local writers has become an important aspect of the business. As well as selling through the retail store, North Huron Publishing has long maintained a mail-order business selling through both the newspaper and the magazine. Last year when the pandemic struck, like other retailers, the company moved online and many of the titles were added to the website of The Citizen at huroncitizen.ca and online sales have taken off. 405 Queen St., Blyth.
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a tandem. Goderich Bike Shop is a full-service bike store with sales, as well as parts and service with certified bike mechanics. While the current system is to call the Goderich Bike Shop to book your rental and then pick it up in Blyth, Sowerby says the goal is to have pick-ups and drop-offs in both Blyth and Goderich by the summer season. The company is also working on a contactless system that will be even more convenient. The improvements on the Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail (G2G) have been a boon to the bike business. The traffic on the trail has grown exponentially, and Goderich Bike Shop has grown with it. It has seen an increase in interest in biking due to the pandemic as well, with it being a safe, outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy. In fact, the demand is so great that purchasing a bike right now can be difficult with long wait times and backorders. Sowerby points out that at just $50 to rent a hybrid bike for the whole day, it is an affordable addition to your vacation. Located at the rear of 437 Dinsley St., Blyth. www.goderichbikeshop.com. 519955-5100.
Perfect for the trails
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on’t let the name fool you! Goderich Bike Shop is now facilitating the bike rental business in Blyth. Goderich Bike Shop and Blyth Bike Tours are working together to provide fat bike rentals and, now that the two businesses have been brought under the same umbrella, the Blyth Bike Tours inventory will now be
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incorporated into the business. Brendan Sowerby, owner of the Goderich Bike Shop and co-owner of Goderich Surf Shop, is excited about the addition of the Blyth location to the business. A full line of rental bikes is currently available at the Blyth location behind the Blyth Studio Suites, including mountain bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, fat bikes and
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ocated on a bend in the river near the headwaters of a branch of the Maitland, lies a hidden gem of a nursery. Shirley and Allan Koch, owners of Riverbend Gardens, are passionate about hostas and daylilies. Riverbend Gardens is an amazing hosta and daylily nursery, with an unparalleled assortment of hostas and daylilies in mature, landscaped, award-winning display gardens that is an outstanding day trip, bus trip, or destination for hosta lovers. In fact, there are 1,200 varieties of hostas and 1,200 varieties of daylilies, and that
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STOPS ALONG THE WAY, SPRING 2021. PAGE 35. old friends that she greets daily. Unless you are already a hosta fanatic, you may be unaware of the sheer volume of different varieties that are available. From the adorable three-inch minis to the gigantic ones with 22inch-long leaves growing on stems up to a record high of 52 inches, there are hostas for every conceivable area of your landscape. Colours, variegation and leaf forms also vary wildly and Shirley is sure to have one to fit your taste and budget. While most of her hostas are doesn’t include hundreds of common varieties and prices range unregistered varieties Allan has from $5 to $30, there are the rare grown from his own hybridization collector varieties that can range from program. $100 to $250 for a single plant. A conversation around varieties Riverbend Gardens is definitely quickly becomes a genetics lesson on worth venturing off the beaten path. It nursery stock, cultivars, tissue is part of the “Discover Gardens of culture, originator stock and Huron-Perth” program and the Koch propagation. Even if the science family encourages visitors to the escapes you, you can’t help but get grounds. They will be following caught up in Shirley’s enthusiasm. As COVID-19 protocols, so calling she ushers you around to help you ahead may be the best way to confirm pick out just the right hosta for that the nursery’s hours. 43846 C Line, corner of your garden, her knowledge Gorrie. www.riverbendgardens.net of each plant and its unique needs are 519-335-6175. impressive. All of her plants are like
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Extreme accommodation
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elgrave, a small hamlet lying midway between Wingham and Blyth on Highway 4, has had some help with traffic control for the last 11 years and it’s not a speed trap. Almost every car heading north slows down just as they enter the village to view the elaborate birdhouses on display in John Looser’s yard. Looser began building birdhouses when he began a forced early retirement after 25 years of building houses. What eventually turned into a business, Extreme Birdhouses, began as therapy for the fibromyalgia pain.
The elaborate designs are all original, from modest two-room styles that are 18 inches wide and 15 inches high to the “extreme” that measure nine feet by nine feet and can feature up to 103 rooms. Some of the models are so detailed that they feature working rooftop pools that serve as popular birdbaths! The display models in his yard attract birds as soon as he puts them up, with sparrows and wrens being the most frequent tenants as species who tend to live close together and in large communities. Looser estimates that he has sold more than 3,600 birdhouses ranging
in price from $100 up to $3,700 for the most elaborate. He also has a range of bird feeders, but admits that the houses are his true passion. He now has clients requesting custom orders, most often a replica of their own home. Passers-by often stop in for a close-up look or a photo and Looser welcomes everyone to stop in by chance or appointment. It’s always best to call ahead if you are interested in ordering or purchasing. If you do post a picture to social media of one of his creations, be sure to tag Extreme Birdhouses.
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Shop Wingham
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Lucknow
Gone fishing
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he Nine Mile River begins its journey at its headwaters near Lucknow and then travels over Huron County’s landscape before emptying into Lake Huron at Port Albert. It was once the powerhouse for a few small industries, but the dam now operates as a fish ladder for conservation and study of local salmon and trout populations. The Port Albert Fishway is a manmade structure which allows fish to bypass obstructions to travel upstream on the Nine Mile River. Each spring and fall, the Nine Mile Steelheaders organize a lift. This group of volunteers first organized in 1988 to conserve the rainbow trout population and protect it from
poaching and overfishing. Now the group gathers information about the populations, health and habits of the fish. Fish jumping can be viewed from late March until early May, with peak runs occurring during the last two weeks in April. In the fall, jumping occurs from mid-September until late November, with peak runs occurring during October and early November. A small park and fisheries display centre with historical signs is nestled below the dam where the stream rushes over the fish ladder. The river flows through pools before spilling over a sandbar and entering Lake Huron. Anglers congregate there to catch salmon and trout from May to
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Get ready to camp
Camping season is here
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ith a pandemic hanging on for a second summer, more people than ever are buying campers, booking sites and hitting the road for a physically-distanced vacation. Even in the busiest campgrounds, you are rarely within the dreaded two-metre vicinity of your neighbours, so camping is viewed as a relatively safe activity. You even purchase your supplies, food and gas before you leave home, so you aren’t putting anyone at risk as you enjoy some fresh air and relaxation. There are a few things you can do before you head out that will make your camping experience even more enjoyable. • Booking your spots: Book ahead! We can’t stress this enough. With the pandemic driving up reservations, you need to be sure you have a spot
before you leave home. OntarioParks.com, the portal for the provincial park reservation system, is reporting double the activity this season when compared to previous seasons. Reservations open five months prior to the day and go quickly. You should have the site you want in your cart at 7 a.m. to try to reserve it. Alternatively, last minute bookings can be the way to go, as many people are cancelling due to changing plans or having held multiple bookings to secure their plans. Don’t forget the many private parks throughout the province. And perhaps this is the time to consider putting down roots and booking a seasonal site in your favourite area. • Clean and inspect the exterior: Once you have your site booked, it’s time to pick up the camper, RV or
motorhome from your storage place and air it out and give it a thorough wash. If you’re a tenter, pick a nice day and set your tent up and inspect the surface area for mildew or rips and make sure all the zippers, pulls and guy wires are intact. The trailer should be inspected for cracks and damage, especially the roof, corners and seams. • Vehicle maintenance: The vehicle has been sitting in the same place on the tires for the winter and they might just be a little “tired”, so why not take the time now to rotate, clean and grease the bearings? Checking over every inch of the outside is the best place to start. Make sure there are no new problems. If your RV is a motorhome, it is a good time to do an oil change and have your mechanic Continued on page 40
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The nature of Huron County Continued from page 39 give it a once-over before you hit the road. • Flush the water system: If you have a travel trailer, fifth wheel, motorhome or even a truck camper, chances are you have a water system attached that you winterized. You probably used a non-toxic antifreeze designed for RVs. You will now need to flush the system out with fresh water until there is no more pink water flowing. Once this is done, some people like to add a quarter-cup of liquid bleach and run it through the tank and then flush it once again with fresh water. Once this is done, it is now time to turn the heater’s bypass valve into the operating (normal) position and check each and every tap and faucet for leaks; better to find it now rather than on a camping trip. • Check your batteries: Always
wear protective safety gear when checking batteries at any time. First, make sure you have disconnected the hook-up power (the 120V power cord) and then make sure that all power is in the off position. Check the battery connections to make sure they are clean and the terminals have not corroded over the fall and winter. Check all sides, including the bottom of the battery for cracks, as this sometimes happens during a severe winter freeze. Replace all cracked batteries. Check the battery fluid levels and only use “distilled water”. Once everything is in running order, it’s the ideal time to do a trial run in your yard. Make sure that all your appliances and lights are operating as they should. Better to work out the kinks while you’re home, than running into issues miles from a hardware store!
• Inspect propane tanks: Propane tanks are the next item up for inspection. Make sure the tanks are in the off position. This is where you want to check hoses, regulators and valves for premature aging and/or drying out. If you notice any of the above, replace and then proceed to testing the refrigerator, stove and furnace. • Clean and pack: Give the interior a final clean, vacuum and sweep. Make sure you wipe out all the corners and inside each cupboard and drawer. Now it’s time to pack in your supplies for summer. Lists and more lists can keep you on track. It’s also a good idea to keep a list while you’re camping of all the things that you forgot and those things that you notice would come in handy next time. • Enjoy the summer ahead!
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Camping Time for some outdoor fun!
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