Ontario’s West Coast is rolling out a new way to explore Huron County’s vibrant local food scene — and it all begins with the Huron County Taste Trails Launch on Saturday, June 21.
Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will showcase 9 local farms across the county, each offering a unique on-farm experience. Whether you’re a long-time supporter of local food or just looking for a new way to enjoy a summer Saturday, this is a great opportunity to meet local producers, sample fresh goods, and explore the countryside.
What to Expect at the Event
Each participating location will offer something a little different — from guided farm tours and product tastings to family-friendly activities and local food vendors. It’s a self-guided experience, so you can plan your own route and visit as many farms as you’d like.
Here are the farms taking part in the launch event:
Bayfield Lavender Farm
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
77881 Porters Hill Line, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0
- Saltmine Creamery will offer samples from 1 pm to 4 pm.
- Two 20-minute farm tours at 12 and 2 pm.
- Visit the Farm Store and pick up dried lavender, distilled lavender essential oil, or their unique lavender hydrosol, all from our naturally grown lavender plants. Their products are homegrown, hand-harvested, handcrafted, and (most importantly) made with love.
Capella Meadows
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
44053 Moncrieff Rd, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0
- Two guided farm tours at 1 and 4 pm, including: meeting all farm animals (goats, pigs, chickens), seeing the farm, and learning about organic/biodynamic farming.
- Two guided cheese plant tours at 2 and 3 pm, including: see the cheese plant from inside and learn how cheese is made.
- Available for the whole afternoon:
- Coffee from Coastal Coffee, with the option of goat’s milk.
- Treats (made with ingredients from our farm) from The Tart Shack.
- Self-guided farm tours.
- Visit the farm store with farm-grown products and cheese samples.
Eat Local Huron
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
61 Hamilton St, Goderich, ON N7A 1R1
- Learn how to make healthy children’s lunches and snacks with ingredients from producers across Huron County.
- Enjoy coffee and tea tastings.
- Shop the retail store, full of locally sourced produce, baked goods, dry goods, and products.
BONUS STOP: Goderich BIA Farmer’ Market
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, ON N7A 1M3
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Visit this Farmers’ Market around the Square and experience a variety of vendors, including fresh produce, meat, flowers, and more.
Grazing Meadows Wagyu
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
43085 Newry Rd, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0
- Hop on a wagon ride to see the cows and calves.
- Enjoy tastings of Wagyu/Bison summer sausage, Wagyu/Bison pepperettes, and Wagyu Asian fusion jerky.
Lavender Works Co. – PRE-ORDER LUNCH AND ENJOY IT IN THE LAVENDER FIELD
44702 Newry Rd, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0
- Pre-order your boxed lunch for two in advance and enjoy a picnic in the lavender field by visiting https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/huron-county-taste-trails-launch-pre-order-lunch-at-lavender-works
- Enjoy live music from a local harpist from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
- Stop into the Farm Store, where they offer handmade Lavender products made right on the farm, ready for you to enjoy.
Meeting Place Organic Farm
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
86016 Creek Line, RR1, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0
- Bouncy castle for the kids.
- Farm tours and wagon rides – meet the animals and learn about our regenerative practices.
- Visit the Farm Store and purchase which will be stocked with pasture-raised pork, 100% grass-fed and finished beef, and more.
- Enjoy a lunch of beef burgers and pork sausages, which will be available for purchase.
Morrison Berries Country Market
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
37777 Amberley Rd, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0
- Pick your own strawberries.
- Enjoy sundae samples with fresh strawberry sauce.
- Visit the Farm Store and pick up some delicious strawberry products and fresh berries.
Ruetz Country Market
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
82818 Bluewater Hwy, Goderich, ON N7A 3X9
- Visit the petting zoo. Meet a menagerie of animals from Isla’s Animal Caravan at the petting zoo from 10 am – 2 pm, including a highland calf, lambs, goats, kids, llamas, pigs, ducks, and so much more.
- Stop in to Ruetz Country Market where you can meander through the greenhouse or explore the market for local farm fresh produce, baking, preserves, meats, and more to satisfy your taste buds.
BONUS STOP: The Tart Shack
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
38557 Belgrave Rd, Belgrave, ON, N0G 1E0
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Visit The Tart Shack and pick up delicious homemade pastries from scratch that use ingredients that are grown on their small farm or sourced locally. Enjoy items like butter tarts, cinnamon buns, cheesecakes, and more from this home-based inspected bakery.
Weth Mushrooms
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
35809 Union Rd., RR#2, Goderich, ON N7A 3X8
- Enjoy delicious food samples featuring fresh mushrooms.
- Pick up hand-picked, quality fresh mushrooms. Fresh, dried, or powdered. Enjoy these 100% Canadian products with no fillers, additives, or imported ingredients.
The goal of the Huron County Taste Trails is to make it easier to shop local and connect directly with the people who grow and make the food we eat.
Get the Guide
The Huron County Taste Trails Guide and Field-to-Fork Map are available online at ontarioswestcoast.ca and at select local businesses and tourism centers across Huron County.
For updates and inspiration, follow @OntariosWestCoast on social media — and don’t forget to share your stops using #OntariosWestCoast and #HCTasteTrails.
The Huron County Taste Trails were supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
