About the BIA
The Goderich Business Improvement Area (BIA) works collaboratively with its members to support local businesses, enhance the downtown experience, and promote initiatives and events that strengthen Goderich as a vibrant commercial centre, cultural hub, and welcoming community.

Upcoming Events
October 3 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Formed in 1985, it is considered the “Granddaddy” of Farmers Markets in Southwestern Ontario. The Goderich BIA Farmers' Market is a long-running, vibrant outdoor market located in the historic Courthouse Square of Goderich, Ontario,[...]
October 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Imagine the heart of Goderich, the historic Courthouse Square, transformed not just into a market, but into a weekly celebration of community, creativity, and small-town charm. That’s the Sunday Market. From the moment the[...]
October 31 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
When October 31st arrives in Goderich, something truly magical descends upon the historic downtown. The streets that once echoed with summer concerts and market-day chatter take on a new kind of enchantment—one filled with the[...]
November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
There are nights out, and then there is Ladies’ Night in downtown Goderich—an evening so electric, so full of laughter, discovery, and celebration that it has become legendary. Marked on calendars months in advance, this is the[...]
December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Weather permitting First ever outdoor Christmas Market in the South Plaza Downtown Goderich. You’ll find arts & crafts and apple cider. Santa will be there to greet you as well. Dec.5th and 12th 3pm to[...]
October 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Let's celebrate the re-opening of the Square to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists! On October 10, join us downtown at the final Saturday Farmer's Market of the year from 8am - 2pm. The celebration is on[...]
Latest News
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Submit a Huron Accolade and automatically nominate a business for the South Huron Business Excellence Awards & Spirit of Success Awards! Click here to submit a nomination
Kickoff to the holiday season starts with Downtown Goderich BIA Ladies' Night! Expect all the same draws, samples, sales and specials you have come to expect from this annual event. We will have more information[...]
Police are warning about fake cash circulating around Huron County. OPP say they are investigating after several five-dollar Canadian bills suspected to be counterfeit were passed at businesses in Goderich and Clinton over the past[...]
Goderich Port Management Corporation has announced that Goderich will served as a port of call for Victory Cruise Lines' 2028 season. The Victory II will dock in the harbour, bringing nearly two hundred passengers to[...]
Get ready to spice up your night and party like a pop icon! The Downtown Goderich BIA invites you to an unforgettable tribute celebration: Spice & Spears with Special Guest Clara Stegall. Friday, September 4,[...]
Minimum wage increasing to $17.95 an hour effective October 1, 2026, marking the second highest rate among provinces TORONTO — The Ontario government is increasing the general minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour[...]














