Event Details:

Candlelight Walk. – NEW SATURDAY DATE and EXTENDED HOURS this year - The Maitland Trail Association organizes this annual event as part of the Town of Goderich’s Winterfest (moved to Family Day weekend in 2025), and it is always a magical adventure. A one and one-half kilometer portion of the trail in the Maitland Woods will be transformed by the flickering beauty of candlelight. Participants can set out from the trail entrance at the east end of the Columbus Centre parking lot (Parson’s Court) anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 pm trail closes at 9:00 – natural trail surface and boardwalk conditions do vary according to snow or ice accumulations, tree roots etc.   Leisurely pace, ¾ - 1 hour circuit.

Anyone who has their own candle lanterns (home-made or bought) is welcome to display them anywhere along the trail to add to the magic of the experience. More information on lantern making workshop(s) may be shared in the new year.