Welcome To Goderich Tool Kit
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Welcome To Goderich Tool Kit
Welcome To Goderich Tool Kit Goderich! Has Something For Everyone................................................................ 3 The Business Improvement Area.......................................................................... 3 Travelling to Goderich........................................................................................ 5 What Makes Goderich Unique.............................................................................. 6 Demographics................................................................................................... 9 Services in Goderich......................................................................................... 18 Recreational Facilities....................................................................................... 21 Interested in Opening a Business in Goderich?..................................................... 22 People to Talk to – to Help Get Started............................................................... 24 Helpful Contacts.............................................................................................. 31 Reports and Studies......................................................................................... 34 2 Goderich! Has Something For Everyone... Goderich is located along the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. The 8,000 citizens take pride in the fact that Goderich is called Canada's prettiest town. Goderich is the 1999 and 2008 Nations in Bloom 1st runner-up and was awarded 1998 Communities in Bloom National champion. This year we won once again for our category.....The Prettiest Town for Sure! Our Unique Town Square... Our unique, octagonal, downtown is a pleasure you won't want to miss. "The Square" is heralded as being one of the most unique outdoor shopping malls. In the heart of the Square are the Huron County Court House and a beautiful downtown park. The town boasts dozens of stores, quaint antique and specialty shops and an indoor mall for your shopping enjoyment. Bring a hearty appetite because Goderich has no shortage of fine and varied eating establishments. The Business Improvement Area In 1977, the businesses of downtown Goderich believed that to maintain a healthy downtown the efforts of the community had to be pooled and the Goderich Business Improvement Area was formed. Over the last 27 years, the Goderich BIA has worked diligently to promote and beautify our unique Courthouse Square and the streets which radiate from it to form downtown Goderich. Three Fantastic Beaches... 3 Goderich is fortunate to have three public beaches. The easily accessed parks provide sandy beaches, great swimming, windsurfing and sailing. The waterfront parks are generously equipped with clean picnic shelters, public washrooms, running water and an abundance of free parking. Relax and Enjoy... After a busy day at work, places to sit and take in all Lake Huron shoreline. facilities from other beaches are connected by runs along the waterfront Trail and Menesetung over the Maitland River. you can find plenty of quiet the natural beauty along the What truly distinguishes these lakeside parks is that all three an old fashioned boardwalk. It and joins up with the Maitland Walking Bridge which towers Or be Active... Boating Fishing Hiking S Winter Fun Swimming po rts Carnivals “Urban living in a small town atmosphere.” 4 Travelling to Goderich Distance Chart: City Port Huron Mi. London Sarnia Toronto Detroit/Windsor Kitchener Clinton Seaforth Bayfield Exeter Wingham Stratford Grand Bend Kincardine Distance (km/miles) 133/82.6 100/62 125/77 225/139 260/161 116/70 20/12.4 34/21.2 17/10.7 55/34.2 55/34.2 84/52.2 49/30.5 49/30.5 Drive Time (hours) 20 30 15 45 40 45 45 2 1.5 1.5 2.5 3 1.5 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes 1 minutes minutes 5 Zoomable Map View of Southwestern Ontario: To download a "zoomed in" map of Goderich, click on the map below to go to Goderich is easily accessible by land, water or air. By Land: See map (above). Situated on Hwy #8 & Hwy#21, Goderich is located only a short distance from major urban centres yet has a small town charm found only in cottage country. By Air: Goderich Municipal Airport - Two paved and one grass runways. There is a fully equipped automated weather station. All aviation fuels are available and an aircraft maintenance facility is on the field. By Water: The Goderich Harbour is owned by the Town of Goderich and is operated by the Goderich Port Management Corporation. It is the only seaway depth harbour on the east side of Lake Huron. Over 100 lake freighters use the port each year carrying cargoes of salt, grain and calcium chloride. The port is the largest revenue producer of all formerly owned Transport Canada’s ports. Goderich has the only seaway depth port on the east side of Lake Huron and is open approximately 9 months of the year depending on winter ice conditions. The local wharfage available is 1,400 metres (4 600 feet). Lake and ocean vessels up to 222 metres (730 feet) in length can be accommodated. The harbour depth is 8 metres (26 feet) - Seaway depth. For 8 - 9 months of the year the port is the home to The Canadian Coast Guard. What Makes Goderich Unique 6 The settlement of Goderich was founded in 1827. William “Tiger” Dunlop and John Galt, official founders, were sent to the Huron Tract in 1826 to open the area up for settlers. “Tiger” fell in love with the area and decided to make it the headquarters of the Canada Company. Goderich is one of the few communities in North America that has its own flag. Goderich is the County Seat of Huron County and it is also the largest town in Huron County. The town has a size of 7.91 square kilometres. Sifto Salt Mine has more linear kilometres under the lake than the town of Goderich. Since Goderich is located on the west shore of Lake Huron, it is one of the few places where the sun sets over the water, and if you are quick, you can see it set twice on the same evening. 25% of Goderich is dedicated to parkland! Goderich’s downtown is a unique octagonal traffic circle known as ‘The Square.’ The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique and imposing octagonal building which served as a County Jail since its opening in 1842 until 1972. It is now a National Historic Site. The great Wayne Gretzky took part in Canada’s longest running peewee hockey tournament “Young Canada Week” twice. Goderich hosts the annual, world renowned Celtic Roots Festival, where people can enjoy world class art, dancing, and storytelling. A member of the Royal Family declared that Goderich is “The Prettiest Town in Canada.” Not all Goderich addresses are within the town limits. This means, you may have to go to Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township to pay your taxes and Goderich Hydro may not be your provider, but you pick up your mail packages at Goderich post office. The OPP station on the Square closes at 3 PM every day and they are closed over weekends. Courier service is Monday to Friday only Ice cream and hotdogs are only available at the beach from the May 24 weekend to the end of summer. There are two skating rinks – make sure you know where your kids’ programs are run 7 The complex at Wal*Mart is not in Goderich! So is the VLA also not part of Goderich… WiFi Internet on the Square will cost you a little, but in the Library, it is free If you live in Goderich you have to purchase a hotdog with fried onions and popcorn from the light green Model T Ford Rotary Hotdog Wagon. Best is to hang around and hear the stories people tell you of umpteen years ago when they were young and did the same. Don’t miss the open-air Movie night on the Square – it is fantastic! Make sure you get gas before 10pm at night Make sure you have the correct garbage stickers (you have to pay on top of your taxes for garbage per bag). Shell on the north end of town sells for ACW. They are not the same stickers as for Goderich. Stay in touch with the local newspaper (Signal Star), radio stations (The Beach, The One, am920 and The Bull). Don’t expect to have good reception for CBC station. You can also watch Channel 12 for what is happening in the area. Internet is high speed! 8 Demographics Goderich, Town Population and dwelling counts Total Population in 2006 7,563 Population in 2001 7,604 2001 to 2006 population change (%) Female -0.5 Total private dwellings 3,425 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3,270 Population density per square kilometre 956.1 Land area (square km) Male 7.91 Goderich, Town Age characteristics Total Male Female Total population 7,565 3,555 4,010 0 to 4 years 315 170 140 5 to 9 years 420 230 195 10 to 14 years 450 220 235 15 to 19 years 480 225 250 20 to 24 years 430 215 215 25 to 29 years 340 150 190 30 to 34 years 360 180 180 35 to 39 years 405 205 195 40 to 44 years 515 225 290 45 to 49 years 570 275 295 50 to 54 years 620 295 325 55 to 59 years 600 300 305 60 to 64 years 420 185 235 65 to 69 years 375 175 200 70 to 74 years 345 150 195 75 to 79 years 365 155 205 80 to 84 years 275 105 175 85 years and over 275 90 185 Median age of the population 45.6 44.4 46.8 % of the population aged 15 and over 84.3 82.8 85.9 Goderich, Town Common-law status characteristics Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,380 2,935 3,440 5,955 2,725 3,230 425 210 210 Not in a common-law relationship In a common-law relationship Goderich, Town Legal marital status characteristics Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,375 2,935 3,445 Never legally married (single) 1,670 860 805 Legally married (and not separated) 3,365 1,685 1,685 250 110 140 Separated, but still legally married 9 Divorced 475 175 300 Widowed 620 110 510 Goderich, Town Occupied private dwelling characteristics Total Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3,255 Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings Semi-detached houses – as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4 3.8 Apartments, duplex – as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.8 Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 17.5 Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings Number of owned dwellings Number of rented dwellings Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 0 1.4 2,295 955 2,790 Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 465 Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.8 Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings Average value of owned dwelling ($) Female 70.5 Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings Male 7.5 0 184,746 Goderich, Town Selected family characteristics Total Total number of census families 2,195 Number of married-couple families 240 Number of lone-parent families 305 Number of male lone-parent families Average number of persons in all census families 240 65 2.8 Average number of persons in married-couple families 2.9 Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 2.4 Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.4 Average number of persons in female lone-parent families Average number of persons in male lone-parent families Median income in 2005 – All census families ($) 2.3 2.5 63,965 Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 72,206 Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 62,259 Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,920 Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,781 Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 40,296 Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) Female 1,645 Number of common-law-couple families Number of female lone-parent families Male 54,695 60,622 10 Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 53,299 Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,660 Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 28,690 37,169 Goderich, Town Selected household characteristics Total Total private households Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 3,255 One-person households Other household types Average household size Median income in 2005 – All private households ($) Female 825 1,020 1,020 390 2.3 48,904 Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 93,710 Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 57,967 Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,962 Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 40,242 Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) Male 43,395 75,411 51,176 Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 22,538 Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 36,297 Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 650 Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 772 Goderich, Town Mother tongue Total Male Female Total population 7,445 3,515 3,935 English only 7,045 3,335 3,705 French only 80 30 50 English and French 40 10 30 290 135 150 Other language(s) Goderich, Town Knowledge of official languages Total Male Female Total population 7,450 3,510 3,935 English only 6,955 3,330 3,630 French only English and French Neither English nor French 0 0 0 490 180 310 0 0 0 Goderich, Town Language spoken most often at home Total Male Female 11 Total population 7,445 3,510 3,935 English 7,420 3,500 3,920 French 10 0 0 Non-official language 20 10 10 0 0 0 English and non-official language 10 0 0 French and non-official language 0 0 0 English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 English and French Goderich, Town Immigrant status and period of immigration Total Male Female Total population 7,450 3,510 3,935 6,845 3,245 3,600 580 260 325 Before 1991 530 230 300 1991 to 2000 45 20 20 2001 to 2006 0 10 0 15 10 10 Non-immigrants Immigrants Non-permanent residents Goderich, Town Citizenship Total Male Female Total population 7,445 3,510 3,935 7,385 3,475 3,905 Canadian citizens under age 18 1,475 775 700 Canadian citizens age 18 and over 5,905 2,700 3,200 65 35 30 Canadian citizens Not Canadian citizens Goderich, Town Generation status Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,265 2,895 3,375 1st generation 600 270 330 2nd generation 840 410 430 4,825 2,215 2,610 3rd generation or more Goderich, Town Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Total Male Female Total population 1 year and over 7,385 3,475 3,910 Lived at the same address 1 year ago 6,545 3,105 3,440 Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 515 250 265 Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 295 105 195 Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 15 15 10 Lived in a different country 1 year ago 15 10 10 Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Goderich, Town 12 Total population 5 years and over Lived at the same address 5 years ago Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago Lived in a different country 5 years ago Total Male Female 7,200 3,360 3,835 4,440 2,095 2,345 1,350 655 695 1,260 535 725 100 50 50 40 25 15 Goderich, Town Aboriginal population Total Male Female Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 7,445 3,510 3,935 50 30 15 7,395 3,480 3,915 Aboriginal identity population Non-Aboriginal identity population Goderich, Town Educational attainment Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,265 2,895 3,375 No certificate, diploma or degree 1,555 775 775 High school certificate or equivalent 1,725 655 1,075 725 530 195 1,370 540 830 University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 200 105 95 University certificate, diploma or degree 685 285 400 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma Total population aged 15 to 24 935 445 485 No certificate, diploma or degree 390 200 190 High school certificate or equivalent 310 155 150 15 15 0 135 45 90 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level University certificate, diploma or degree Total population aged 25 to 34 No certificate, diploma or degree High school certificate or equivalent Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0 80 30 50 650 280 370 80 60 25 180 70 105 55 45 10 195 55 140 20 0 20 110 40 75 3,125 1,525 1,600 No certificate, diploma or degree 515 305 210 High school certificate or equivalent 895 325 570 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 425 320 110 College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 750 365 385 University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 120 60 65 University certificate, diploma or degree 410 150 260 Total population aged 35 to 64 13 Goderich, Town Major field of study Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,265 2,895 3,370 No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,280 1,430 1,850 Education 250 55 195 Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 100 45 55 Humanities 180 45 135 Social and behavioural sciences and law 265 105 160 Business, management and public administration 585 195 390 Physical and life sciences and technologies 50 55 0 Mathematics, computer and information sciences 35 20 15 680 670 10 80 50 25 Health, parks, recreation and fitness 555 115 445 Personal, protective and transportation services 200 115 85 0 0 0 Architecture, engineering, and related technologies Agriculture, natural resources and conservation Other Goderich, Town Location of study Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,265 2,895 3,370 No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,280 1,430 1,850 Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,985 1,465 1,525 2,740 1,345 1,390 245 115 125 Inside Canada Outside Canada Goderich, Town Labour force activity Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over 6,265 2,890 3,370 3,785 1,945 1,840 3,550 1,795 1,750 240 150 90 In the labour force Employed Unemployed 2,480 950 1,530 Participation rate Not in the labour force 60.4 67.3 54.6 Employment rate 56.7 62.1 51.9 6.3 7.7 4.9 Unemployment rate Goderich, Town Occupation Total Male Female Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 3,705 1,890 1,815 A Management occupations 340 245 90 B Business, finance and administration occupations 425 55 365 C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 110 90 20 D Health occupations E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 225 55 165 330 85 245 70 30 40 F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 14 G Sales and service occupations H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,240 400 835 635 605 30 I Occupations unique to primary industry 175 170 0 J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 160 150 10 Goderich, Town Industry Total Male Female Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 3,705 1,890 1,820 Agriculture and other resource-based industries 250 240 10 Construction 175 165 15 Manufacturing 380 325 55 Wholesale trade 160 135 25 Retail trade 560 155 405 Finance and real estate 100 30 65 Health care and social services 475 85 390 Educational services 245 80 165 Business services 470 280 185 Other services 885 385 495 Goderich, Town Unpaid work Total Male Female Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 5,720 2,580 3,140 Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 5,695 2,570 3,120 2,260 1,000 1,255 1,120 480 640 Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors Goderich, Town Language used most often at work Total Male Female Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 4,150 2,095 2,050 English 4,150 2,095 2,050 French 10 10 0 Non-official language 0 0 0 English and French 0 0 0 English and non-official language 0 0 0 French and non-official language 0 0 0 English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 Goderich, Town Place of work status Total Male Female Total employed labour force 15 years and over 3,545 1,795 1,750 165 55 110 Worked at home Worked outside Canada No fixed workplace address Worked at usual place Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 10 0 0 300 230 65 3,070 1,500 1,570 2,570 1,185 1,380 15 Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 360 210 150 Worked in a different census division (county) 140 110 30 0 0 0 Worked in a different province Goderich, Town Mode of transportation to work Total Male Female Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 3,370 1,730 1,635 2,550 1,315 1,235 170 50 115 Car, truck, van, as driver Car, truck, van, as passenger Public transit Walked or bicycled All other modes 10 10 0 605 340 265 35 15 20 Goderich, Town Visible minority population characteristics Total Male Female Total population 7,450 3,510 3,935 85 45 35 Chinese 25 10 10 South Asian 30 25 10 Black 15 10 10 Total visible minority population Filipino 0 0 0 Latin American 10 0 0 Southeast Asian 0 0 0 Arab 10 0 0 West Asian 0 0 0 Korean 0 0 0 Japanese 0 0 0 Visible minority, n.i.e. 0 0 0 Multiple visible minority Not a visible minority 0 0 0 7,365 3,465 3,895 Goderich, Town Earnings in 2005 Total Male Female Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 4,285 2,245 2,035 25,085 35,884 18,429 2,055 1,275 780 44,280 52,122 34,251 Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) Median earnings -Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time Goderich, Town Income in 2005 Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) Total Male Female 6,045 2,825 3,215 Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 25,827 35,829 18,728 Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 23,022 31,458 17,960 100 100 100 Composition of total income (100%) 16 Earnings - As a % of total income Government transfers - As a % of total income Other money - As a % of total income Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 71.2 76.1 63.7 14 9.7 20.7 14.8 14.3 15.6 7,330 3,480 3,845 % in low income before tax - All persons 8.7 7 10.1 % in low income after tax - All persons 5.2 4.2 6.1 % in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 7.8 7.7 7.8 4 3.9 3.5 % in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 17 Services in Goderich Health Care ALEXANDRA MARINE & GENERAL HOSPITAL: The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) has been providing quality health care services to the residents of the Town of Goderich and surrounding municipalities for nearly 100 years. The history of AMGH dates back to 1905 when the hospital, a house situated on the corner of South and Britannia streets, was opened. In 1924 the hospital relocated to its current site and has undergone numerous renovations and additions over the past eighty years in response to the changing health care needs of the residents we are privileged to serve. In 2009 Goderich will welcome a CT scanner to service Huron County MAITLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE: The Centre is a state of the art 14,000 sq feet rooms, 12 practitioner offices, 2 support electronic medical records and a clients. Maitland Valley Medical facility with 24 exam procedure rooms, lab spacious waiting area for MAITLAND VALLEY MEDICAL HEALTH TEAM: The Maitland Valley Medical Health Team is comprised of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other health care professionals including a psychologist, Social Worker, Diabetic Educator, Pharmacist and a Dietician. Other services in Goderich: Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Optometrists, Foot doctor, Dentists, Massage Therapist, Homeopathic Services, Health Unit 18 Education Schools in Goderich & Surrounding Area Pre-school/Day Care Centre: Goderich Municipal Child Care Centre Elementary Schools in Goderich: Victoria Public School Robertson Memorial Public School St. Mary’s Separate School (offers French Immersion) High schools in Goderich: Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) Alternate High schools (2) and elementary schools (6) located 20 minutes of Goderich. St. Joseph’s Elementary Clinton Christian School Clinton Public School Holmesville Public School Colborne Public School Brookside Public School St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School (offers French Immersion) Central Huron Secondary School For more information on the local schools contact Avon Maitland District School Board 62 Chalk St. N, Seaforth 1-800-592-5437 Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board P.O. Box 70, Dublin 519-345-2440 Lake Huron Learning Collaborative: a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to life-long learning and enhancing post-secondary education. The Centre for Employment & Learning : one-stop training, employment & educational facility. 19 Social Services Betamarsh Therapeutic/Placement Centre 519-524-8012 Big Brothers Big Sisters North Huron 519-524-4361 Canadian Red Cross Provider 519-524-6661 Children’s Aid Society of Huron County 519-524-7356 Crime Stoppers of Huron County 800-222-8477 Epilepsy Ontario, Huron-Perth-Bruce 519-482-5527 Family Services-Perth/Huron (Counselling Program) 519-273-1020 Family Services-Perth/Huron (Counselling Program) 800-268-0903 Goderich Adult Day Services 519-524-2228 Goderich and District Community Living Association 519-524-7362 Hospital - Alexandra Marine & General 519-524-8323 Huron County Health Unit 877-837-6143 Huron Hospice Volunteer Service 519-527-0655 Huron Safe Homes for Youth 519-235-0433 Huron Safe Homes for Youth 800-361-1640 Huron United Way 519-524-7900 Huron-Perth Centre EAP Services 519-482-9768 Midwestern Adult Day Centre 519-482-7800 North Huron Special Transit Corp (Wheels Away) 519-357-4074 Ontario Provincial Police - non-emergencies 519-524-1074 Service Canada 519-524-8342 Service Ontario 800-267-8097 St. John’s Ambulance 519-524-1076 V.O.N. Perth-Huron Branch-Palliative Care Volunteer Program 519-235-2510 V.O.N. Perth-Huron Branch-Palliative Care Volunteer Program 800-265-5176 Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing & Counselling Services of Huron 519-524-5333 Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing & Counselling Services of Huron 800-265-5506 20 Recreational Facilities Maitland Recreation Centre Maitland Recreation Centre is located in the Town of Goderich. Over 70,000 square feet, the building boasts a fivelane 25 metre lap pool; a children's leisure pool; an on-deck whirlpool and sauna; locker rooms, including a special family locker room; gymnasium; indoor walking and jogging track; an NHL size ice rink, an innovative wellness area consisting of cardio and strength training equipment; aerobic studio and multi-purpose meeting rooms. Wheelchair accessible, the YMCA also provides a fresh food service cafe, child minding, personal fitness services and ample on-site parking. Memorial Arena Our second arena for hockey, skating, shuffleboard, special events and much more Victoria Park Splash Pad Victoria Park - Water Park and Playground Victoria and Nelson Street Daily 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Seasonal) Tourism Goderich Year round location with all the information you would need to explore the area and Goderich. Experienced staff is here to help answer all your tourism questions. Find out more information on heritage tours, the Huron County Museum, Reuben R Sallows Gallery, The Huron County Historic Gaol, Goderich Co-op Gallery, Marine Museum, The Sky Harbour Gallery and much more. Hiking and Biking The Tiger Dunlop Heritage Trail starts right by the harbour, and takes the hiker high above the Maitland River on the Menesetung Bridge. For those with a more energetic frame of mind there are twelve bicycle trails, some on paved roads, some on gravel tracks, but all guaranteed to take the cyclist by quiet byways through Huron County. Interested in hiking? Then follow our link to the Maitland Trail! For those wishing a more leisurely stroll, Goderich offers more than a mile of boardwalk fronting the beaches of Lake Huron. Marine Heritage Tour From the Boardwalk on the Waterfront and along the Bluffs. 21 Interested in Opening a Business in Goderich? Rules and Regulations Official Plan The Official Plan sets out the municipality’s general policies for future land use. Zoning by-laws put the plan into effect and provide for its day-to-day administration. It contains specific requirements that are legally enforceable. Construction or new development that does not comply with a zoning by-law is not allowed, and the municipality will refuse to issue a building permit. A zoning by-law divides the municipality into different land use zones, with detailed maps. The by-law specifies the permitted uses (e.g. commercial or residential) and the required standards (e.g. building size and location) in each zone. To view the Official Plan click Official Plan To view Schedule B – Land Use Plan Community Improvement Plan – Goderich Council and the Business Improvement Area have initiated financial incentives to encourage and support private sector investment in the maintenance and improvements of the downtown core, its services, its streetscape, its public spaces and its facades by creating the Goderich Heritage Enhancement Fun. A copy of this document can be viewed at the Town Hall 56 West St. Or by clicking Community Improvement Plan Building Permits The rules are easy once you know them. Let the experts guide you through this process by contacting The Chief Building Official Jim Spence – phone 519-524-7308 email jspence@goderich.ca or The Building Inspector Fred Pellow – phone 519-524-7308 Planning Application Fees – Planning applications include Official Plan amendments, Zoning by-law amendments, Minor variances, subdivisions/Condominiums and Consents (severances). For additional types of planning applications contact the building department experts. For various planning application fees Planning Application Fees Zoning Information - A zoning by-law controls the use of land in the community. It states exactly: How the land may be used. Where buildings and other structures can be located The types of building that are permitted and how they may be used The lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from the street Local By-laws – Each community has various by-laws unique to their community. Goderich works hard to keep these to a minimum but some are always necessary. The following are a few. For a complete list contact the Town Hall – 519-524-8344 Signage By-law - In order to preserve the historical look of the downtown and to keep the aesthetics of the town, certain areas including the core is governed by a sign bylaw. For all the details contact the Town Hall at 519-524-8344 Heritage Rules - Goderich has a wealth of heritage buildings and no other area is as concentrated as the beautiful downtown core. In order to preserve this area a committee of council oversees build and rebuild to this area. For all the necessary information click Heritage Rules 22 Winter Parking By-Law - Overnight parking of motor vehicles on municipal roadways is prohibited during winter months (Nov 15 - Mar 15) and is an offence punishable by a fine. It is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to push snow onto any roadway. Snow must be placed on your own property, not on neighbouring properties or pushed across the street. Frozen snow piles create a hazard for motorized vehicles. Lawn Watering Restrictions - The Town of Goderich has instituted watering restrictions during the following months: May 15- August 31. Allowable watering days are decided by your address. If your municipal address is an odd number you may water on odd number calendar days. If your address is an even number you may water on even number calendar days. Special water permits for new sold are available at the Town Hall – 56 West St. Or call 519524-8344 Business Services Electric Power – Goderich Hydro Departments: Hydro, Water Secretary: Larry McCabe Office: 64 West Street, Telephone: (519) 524-7371 Fax: (519) 524-7930 Supply authority: Goderich Hydro Source: Ontario Hydro - 115,000 volts Transformer capacity: 44,560 KVA Total load at present: 25,000 KVA Industry voltage: 27.6/16 KV Distribution voltage: 4.160/2 400 grounded Transformer capacity: 20 MVA Water Fully automated plant 1,250,000 gallon storage capacity Excellent quality - supply 3.6 million gallons per day dumping capacity Temperature of water: Average = 9.6C; minimum = 1.9C; maximum = 20C Source: Lake Huron Consumption: 900,000 gallons per day Hardness: Lake = 110 p.p.m.; Treated = 100 p.p.m. Gas Town supplied with natural gas by Union Gas Ltd. High pressure service Sewage System Modern treatment facilities - Secondary treatment activated sludge plant. Current daily capacity: 2.1 million gallons - dry day 5.4 million gallons - wet day Garbage Collection Landfill site located 10 km east of Goderich at Holmesville (Mid-Huron Landfill) The landfill site does not accept recycling, except cardboard and there are normal tipping fees on this. They do not accept hazardous materials such as paint, cleaning chemicals, oils, gasoline and such. For hazardous materials disposal please contact the County offices for schedules in your area. For full details of what you can and cannot put in the garbage/ recycling/specialty items and where to buy the stickers click Garbage Collection 23 For more information please call the landfill site at (519)482-7668 Industrial Base Goderich has a diversified industrial base with numerous industries producing and/or providing a wide range of products and services. Main industries include road machinery, fabrication, salt mining, newspaper printing, grain storage and handling, dimension lumber production and supply, aircraft painting and servicing and tourism. Serviced industrial land is available in the town's industrial park. People to Talk to – to Help Get Started Town Planner – The expert for the municipality, Joyce Wilson has all the answers. Developers will find her knowledge insightful and thorough. Joyce can be reached at 519524-8344 or by email jwilson@huroncounty.ca To Contact the Huron County Planning Department: County of Huron Planning and Development Department Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario, Canada, N7A 1M2 Phone: (519) 524-8394 ext. 3 Fax: (519) 524-5677 Email: planning@huroncounty.ca Clerk Administrator – Larry McCabe is the most knowledgeable person to help with municipal issues and the latest information. Larry can be reached at 519-524-8344 or by email: townhall@goderich.ca To Contact The Town of Goderich: 57 West St. Goderich, N7A 2K5 Ph: 519-524-8344 Fax: 519-524-7209 www.goderich.ca Email: townhall@goderich.ca Business Ambassador Program – Your one-stop assistance process on a confidential basis for potential new development or businesses seeking information about establishing in Goderich contact - Judy Crawford – Goderich & District Chamber of Commerce 56 East St. Goderich, N7A 1N3 or call 519-440-0176 or by email info@goderichchamber.ca Business Associations 24 Goderich & District Chamber of Commerce – The Chamber is the leader in economic development and the recognized voice of business. We provide opportunities to network, educate, train, market and improve the business community in the area. We strive to make the community a better place to live and make a living. Contact: Judy Crawford, C.E.O. 56 East St. Goderich, N7A 1N3 PH: 519-440-0176 Fax 519-440-0305 www.godericchamber.ca email: info@goderichchamber.ca Goderich Business Improvement Area - The Goderich BIA is a legislated, municipal organization representing business and property owners. It is dedicated to providing the vision & leadership to sustain the economic vitality of our community’s central heritage district within the designated Downtown Business Improvement Area through beautification, promotions and commercial and residential development. Contact: Susan Armstrong, Business Manager 57 West St. Goderich, N7A 2K5 Ph: 519-440-0871 www.goderich.ca Email: bia@goderich.ca Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre – the Huron SBEC is located in Seaforth and now Goderich. It provides free business information to those contemplating or already operating a business. SBEC assists small business operators with their business planning process and establish strategies that enable them to improve their chances of business startup success and thus increase their long-term visibility potential. Contact: Alison Lobb, Business Consultant 56 East St. Goderich, N7A 1N3 Ph: 519-440-0176 www.smallbusinesshuron.ca/hsbec.htm Email: Alobb@huroncounty.ca Huron Manufacturing Association - Manufacturing and municipal leaders recognized the need for greater awareness, community support and further growth of Huron County's manufacturing sector. With the assistance of Human Resources Development Canada, the County of Huron, and local municipalities, completed a comprehensive study to identify the needs of the manufacturing sector to ensure sustainable growth. The Strategic Plan that came out of this study identified priorities and activities to guide the group. Their mandate is to enhance the business climate and success in Huron County for the manufacturing sector, recognizing that manufacturing is an important pillar of the local economy. Contact: Huron County Manufacturing Group 1 Court House Square, Goderich N7A 1M2 voice: (519) 524-8394 - press ' 3 ' - Ext. 281 fax: (519) 524-5677 email: info@huronmanufacturing.on.ca Labour Council of Huron - is the Voice of Labour in The County of Huron. They support affiliated union locals representing its members. Their diversity of knowledge and experience 25 has joined to strongly uphold the principles of unionism and create solidarity in the struggle to improve the working lives of all people. The Huron District Labour Council plays a key role in the community. Huron Business Centre - The Huron Business Centre (HBC) is a one-stop shop for small business operators in Huron County. As a co-operative of several community based organizations, the Business Centre is a source of help for local entrepreneurs who are starting-up a small business, or who are established and are looking for general business information. The Huron Business Centre prides itself on assisting local entrepreneurs in developing viable and sustainable businesses. Click for more information about The Huron Business Centre Contact: Jim Niesen - Business & Loans Manager Huron Business Development Corporation Tel: (519) 527-0305 ext. 28 Fax: (519) 527-2240 E-mail: jniesen@smallbusinesshuron.ca Contact: Paul Nichol - Economic Development Manager Huron Business Development Corporation Tel: (519) 527-0305 ext. 23 Fax: (519) 527-2240 E-mail: pnichol@smallbusinesshuron.ca For the Small Business Toolbox www.smallbusinesshuron.ca/whatsnew/online_tool_kit.html Huron Tourism - The mandate of the Huron Tourism Association is to develop and target cost-effective and result-oriented tourism strategies designed to market the Huron County tourism industry. Being a membership-based action organization, members have equal input into association business and can voice their ideas and concerns at our regular meetings. To download a copy of The Official Tourism Guide Huron Tourism Association c/o County of Huron Planning and Development Department Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario, Canada, N7A 1M2 Phone: (519) 524-8394 ext. 3 Fax: (519) 524-5677 htinfo@hurontourism.on.ca The Training Board - Working with our community partners, we will proactively advocate and pursue local solutions to overcome training and employment barriers in order to ensure the development of a skilled workforce. For Skilled Trades Info in Huron Perth Grey Bruce Counties - Skilled Trades CD Contact: BGHPGT Training Board 111 Jackson St. S Suite 1 P.O. Box 1078 Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0 26 Telephone: 519-881-2725 Toll Free: 1-888-774-1468 Fax: 519-881-3661 www.trainingboard.ca Location, Location, Location The community has 6 different areas of land use. Each area has specific business requirements. For the location that suits your business, review the information listed below each category. Core Commercial - BIA/Heritage This area is our most important commercial district for Goderich. It is often described as the Jewel of the Community. The core is the most vital area and the most sought after location in the town. For excellent information about this most important area of Goderich see two reports: The 2008 Goderich Residents Survey Initial Viability Review For current available properties contact Susan Armstrong, BIA Manager 519-440-0871 Judy Crawford, CEO Chamber 519-440-0176 Industrial – the main use shall provide for a wide range of industrial activities: manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly of raw materials or goods, warehousing or bulk storage of goods, and related ancillary uses. There is a separate designation for Harbour Industrial. For current available properties contact Joyce Wilson, Town Planner or Larry McCabe, Clerk Administrator 519-524-8344 Waterfront Industrial – The Harbour will be primarily used for industrial uses which have a demonstrated need for a harbour location for their functional and operational requirements. For current available properties contact Joyce Wilson, Town Planner or Larry McCabe, Clerk Administrator 519-524-8344 Highway Commercial – is commonly known as single-purpose establishments such as service stations, motels, restaurants, vehicle sales, building supplies, emergency services and convenience uses, but do not include offices, financial services or the general retail uses of the core commercial area. Large format retail uses (over 10,000 square feet) may be included with location and market justification. For current available properties contact Joyce Wilson, Town Planner 519-524-8344 Judy Crawford, CEO Chamber 27 519-440-0176 Grouped Commercial – is commonly known as a shopping centre or mall which permits a wide range of general commercial uses subject to market justification and consideration of its complementary role to, and effects on the viability of the core commercial area. For current available properties contact Joyce Wilson, Town Planner 519-524-8344 Judy Crawford, CEO Chamber 519-440-0176 Waterfront Recreational Commercial – located in specific positions of the waterfront, permitted recreational, cultural, and recreational commercial uses include a hotel, convention complex, seasonal tourist-based retail, marinas, a trailer park and restaurants. Specific commercial uses are also permitted in the Harbour Industrial designation. For current available properties contact Joyce Wilson, Town Planner or Larry McCabe, Clerk Administrator 519-524-8344 28 "This chart is intended to provide general information only. To confirm site specific zoning or for additional information regarding development potential or site requirements, please contact the Building Department at the Town, or the Huron County Planning & Development Department." 29 The Checklist Decision Tree Items to Do A Place to Start - Inquiries Find A Suitable Location Are You Eligible for: Community Improvement Grants Heritage Loans Huron Heritage Fund Do You Need: Rezoning /Planning Approvals Site Plan Site Plan Building Permit Sign Permit Heritage Approvals Additional Parking Approvals Other Important Reminders Set up hydro account Set up Union Gas account Blue box or dumpster requirements Garbage pickup day and rules Mail Delivery Liability Insurance Banking Legal Accounting Done or N/A Contact For Help Chamber of Commerce Goderich BIA Huron Planning & Development Town Hall Town Planner Chamber of Commerce Goderich BIA Town Hall Town Planner Real Estate Phone 519-440-0176 519-440-0871 519-524-8394 ext 3 519-524-8344 519-524-8344 519-440-0176 519-440-0871 519-524-8344 519-524-8344 519-440-0176 Joyce Wilson Heritage Goderich Huron County 519-524-8394 ext 3 519-524-8344 Joyce Wilson Jim Spence Joyce Wilson Jim Spence Jim Spence Heritage Goderich Jim Spence 519-524-8394 ext 3 519-524-7308 519-524-8394 ext 3 519-524-7308 519-524-7308 519-524-8344 519-524-7308 Goderich Hydro Union Gas 519-524-7371 888-774-3111 Town Hall Town Hall Canada Post Business Directory Business Directory Business Directory Business Directory 519-524-8344 519-524-8344 519-524-8911 519-440-0176 519-440-0176 519-440-0176 519-440-0176 30 Helpful Contacts Town of Goderich Goderich townhall@goderich.ca 519-524-8344 McCabe, Larry Clerk-Administrator Goderich lmccabe@goderich.ca 519-524-8344 Rounds, Lori Tax collector/Deputy Treasurer Goderich lorirounds@goderich.ca 519-524-8344 Spence, Jim Chief Building Official Goderich jspence@goderich.ca 519-524-7308 Marshall, Bob Tourism Manager Goderich bmarshall@goderich.ca 519-524-6600 Quinn, Martin Parks/Cemetery Supervisor Goderich mquinn@goderich.ca 519-524-1328 Walker, Jeannette Environmental Services Technologist Goderich jwalker@goderich.ca 519-524-8344 Wilson, Chip Public Works Manager Goderich cwilson@goderich.ca 519-524-7222 Bogie, Ken Airport Manager Goderich kbogie@goderich.ca 519-524-2915 Goderich Hydro Goderich goderichhydro@hurontel.o n.ca 519-524-7371 Business Improvement Area Goderich 519-440-0871 Armstrong, Susan BIA Manager Goderich bia@goderich.ca 519-440-0871 Heritage Goderich Goderich heritage@goderich.ca 519-524-8344 Page, Barry Chair Goderich heritage@goderich.ca 519-524-2355 Goderich & District Chamber of Commerce Crawford, Judy Chamber C.E.O. Goderich info@goderichchamber.ca 519-440-0176 Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre Lobb, Alison Business Consultant Goderich 519-440-0176 Huron Business Centre Nichol, Paul Economic Development Manager Huron County pnichol@smallbusinesshur on.ca 519-527-0305 ext 23 Niesen, Jim Business and Loans Manager Huron County jniesen@smallbusinesshur on.ca 519-527-0305 ext 28 31 County Staff Pullen, Mike Planning & Development Dept Huron County planning@huroncounty.ca 519-524-8394 x3 Laurie, Dave Acting Director of Public Works Huron County 519-524-8394 x504 Municipality of AshfieldColborne-Wawanosh 519-524-4669 Becker, Mark Administrator/ClerkTreasurer ACW clerk@accwtownship.ca 519-524-4669 x203 Municipality of Central Huron info@centralhuron.com Harding, Richard Chief Administrative Officer Central Huron cao@centralhuron.com 519-482-3997 Municipality of Bluewater Alcock, Mike bluewater@town.bluewater.o Civil Engineering Technologist n.ca Huron County 519-236-4351 519-524-8394 Wolfe, Lori Chief Administrative Officer Bluewater lwolfe@town.bluewater.on.ca 519-236-4351 x226 Accountants & Bookkeeping Services Bentley, James Bentley Accountants Goderich 519-524-9521 RJS Accounting Shelton, Ryan Goderich 519-524-7772 McDonald, David E. CA Goderich 519-524-9603 Vodden, Bender & Seebach, Chartered Accountants Goderich 519-524-2011 McDonald, Ronald L. CA Goderich 519-524-6253 Rivett, Jerry Bookkeeping Services Goderich 519-524-6931 C & M Income Tax Service Clinton 519-482-5927 Collins James Accountant Clinton 519-482-5746 Hayter, W Glen Hayter & Associates, Accountants Clinton 519-482-5840 Vodden, Bender & Seebach, Chartered Accountants Clinton 519-482-7979 Schauffler, Sybille Accounting Hensall 519-262-3431 Takalo, Ron Takalo & Burt, Chartered Accountants Goderich 519-524-2677 32 Banks, Credit Unions Bank of Montreal Goderich www.bmo.ca 519-524-7391 Clinton 519-482-3905 Hensall 519-262-2524 CIBC Goderich www.cibc.com 519-524-8371 Goderich Community Credit Union Goderich www.gccu.on.ca 519-524-8366 RBC Royal Bank Goderich www.rbc.com 519-524-2626 Clinton 519-482-3926 United Communities Credit Union Clinton www.myunited.ca 519-482-3466 Scotiabank Goderich www.scotiabank.ca 519-524-4010 Business Development Bank Stratford www.bdc.ca 519-271-5650 TD Canada Trust Goderich www.td.canadatrust.com 519-524-2682 Farm Credit Canada Clinton www.gcc-fac.ca 519-482-5115 Legal Services Carey & Ottewell Goderich 519-524-2634 Norman Pickell Goderich 519-524-8335 Frank A Cameron Clinton 519-482-5510 Mary Cull Goderich 519-524-1115 Prest & Egener Goderich 519-524-8368 Cornish Phillip B Clinton 519-482-1434 Donnelly & Murphy Goderich 519-524-2154 The Ross Firm Goderich 519-524-5532 Hiltz Gerald D Clinton 519-482-3414 Timothy G MacDonald Goderich 519-524-1120 Troyan & Fincher Goderich 519-524-2115 33 Reports and Studies Goderich Reports Goderich Economic Development Brochure This brochure summarizes the key economic statistics for Goderich. Goderich Business Retention & Expansion Report BR+E is a community based, volunteer driven economic development tool funded by the provincial government that encourages the growth & stability of local businesses. 99 confidential interviews of Goderich businesses were interviewed. The findings from those interviews are included in this report. STRONG – Strategy to Revitalize Our New Goderich… Goderich BIA Residents Survey The people responded with excellent suggestions of how to make the downtown more vibrant and shopper friendly. Downtown Goderich Trade Area Report This report was prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provides information about local market conditions and opportunities for the development of effective strategies for Downtown Revitalization. The State of the Huron County Economy This report provides a snapshot of Huron County economy and the strategies, partners and objectives of Huron County’s shared community economic development program for 2005. Sustainable Huron - A Plan for Huron County’s Long Term Well Being and a 5year Review of the County’s Official Plan. Downtown Goderich Trade Area Report This report was prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provides information about local market conditions and opportunities for the development of effective strategies for Downtown Revitalization. Huron County Tourism Report A review of the 2006 season and the 2007 Tourism Marketing Strategy Investing in Huron County Report This report contains information on prime industrial land, a community profile of Huron County and special reports on the Huron Manufacturing sector to help inform potential manufacturing investors of what Huron County has to offer. Industrial Land availability reports This folder contains detailed Industrial land availability reports for individual towns / areas within Huron County. Huron Manufacturing Association Directory 2007 This directory is a complete listing of all the manufacturers in Huron County. 34 Huron, Bruce, Grey, Perth, Georgian Triangle TOP Report – Jan 2007 The Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) Report is an annual report. The report provides information which will assist the wider community in the region by highlighting the issues and priorities of the local labour market. Huron, Bruce, Grey, Perth and Simcoe Counties Labour Market Profile Statistical information regarding trends, issues and opportunities in local industry. This report also gives demographic information, information on the top employers, occupations and skills requirements. “Where the Jobs Are” – the top 50 Occupations in Huron, Bruce, Grey, Perth and West Simcoe ‘Where the Jobs are’ expands on the Training Board’s original Top 50 Jobs listing by providing complete profiles for each occupation using information provided by local employers. Huron Perth Community Mapping Report This report is to assess the labour market in Huron and Perth County, to map the community assets related to training and to assess the demand for distance learning courses as a tool for labour market development. 35