Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square
4.4
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susieq1477
Ingersoll, Canada41 contributions
Aug 2021
What a lovely setting! We were here on Saturday morning, on a very hot August day. There was a musician singing songs, adding to the ambiance. We checked out the vendors, bought some delicious apples, and checked out a few of the shops, such as Elizabeth’s art gallery, and the antique store, which was reasonably priced. The public washrooms could have been improved on, but otherwise it was an enjoyable visit.
Written August 29, 2021
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Gardensnake
Sarnia, Canada58 contributions
Sep 2020
Nice area, nice down town. There are vendors here on the weekend but are majorly overpriced. Like buy a bag of apples and a bundle of carrots and its $21 !!?? Don't get it. Vendors gouge the heck out of the tourists that is for sure. Nonetheless it is a beautiful area.
Written September 28, 2020
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Feng L
Mississauga, Canada1,002 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
It was a easy walk around the square. A lot of restaurants and shops. Hotel Bedford and the theatre, art gallery are recommended to check them out.
Written August 23, 2020
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MerelyATourist
930 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
As town squares go (it's actually an octagon) this one is pretty nice. My wife and I visited fairly recently in the middle of a Saturday morning when the square hosts the farmer's market. Dozens of stalls were lining the inner side of the one-way street that surrounds the octagon in the middle of which sits the Huron County courthouse. There was also live entertainment in the form of a karaoke-style singer (he was actually quite good).
For new visitors to Goderich it wouldn't be obvious by what you can see now that a tornado had whipped through it in 2011. That's a huge tribute to the restoration work that has taken place since. Within the square itself the only tell-tales are a few carved tree stumps, all that remains of some of the old stately trees that were ripped apart by the maelstrom. One carving is of an old man (a fisherman?), another is apparently a tribute to the Nursing Sisters and my favourite is a piper (the town hosts a Celtic roots festival every year).
For new visitors to Goderich it wouldn't be obvious by what you can see now that a tornado had whipped through it in 2011. That's a huge tribute to the restoration work that has taken place since. Within the square itself the only tell-tales are a few carved tree stumps, all that remains of some of the old stately trees that were ripped apart by the maelstrom. One carving is of an old man (a fisherman?), another is apparently a tribute to the Nursing Sisters and my favourite is a piper (the town hosts a Celtic roots festival every year).
Written September 6, 2016
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BB Carmen J
Burlington, Canada222 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
In order to appreciate the " Courthouse Square" You need to park the car and get out and walk around it. Any day of the week is goo but on a Saturday with the Farmers Market or Sunday with its Flea Market ( In the spring, summer and fall) is a good time. Since the tornedo that struck this town a few years ago, nearly everything is back in order. They rebuilt the town in th old style and the trees around the court house although not a tall as a few years ago, they look wonderful.
Written October 14, 2015
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Larry E
Uxbridge, Canada246 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Great architecture, Vitorian, with many good eating establishments and boutique shoppers. It's wonderful to walk around the square taking in the wonderful sights
Written August 14, 2021
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Norm and Tina
Ontario, Canada98 contributions
Jul 2020
The landscaping in the square is beautiful such a nice green space with beautiful hanging baskets and gardens. The courthouse building is one of our favourite buildings in Ontario.
Written July 8, 2020
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Larry I
Ontario's Near North, Canada97 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
The square was devastated during the storm a few years back. They have done a great job of refurbishing this area in the heart of the wheel!!
Written November 6, 2018
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Rick H
Cambridge, Canada432 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Many of the buildings in downtown Goodrich are a big older but they have the old time look to them. You can tell this little town has what it takes as you walk around the wheel. They have done a great job fixing it up. As far as the court house is concerned, I was a good little boy while there so I never had to venture inside for a meeting with the public officials.
Written July 18, 2018
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Donnie E
9 contributions
Oct 2017
A wealth of criminal activity including cops, lawyers & judges. And I know from experience.BEYOND PATHETIC !!!!!!
Written October 2, 2017
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