Events & Hikes
Annual Candlelight Walk in the Maitland Woods
February 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Please note that this year’s Winterfest Candlelight Walk has returned to the First Friday in February!
Join us for a magical evening and an enchanted forest experience!
The Maitland Trail Association organizes this annual event as part of the Town of Goderich’s Winterfest, 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.
DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 – 7 to 8:30pm
TIME: Participants can set out from the trail entrance at the east end of the Columbus Centre parking lot (Parson’s Court) anytime between 7 and 8:30 PM; the trail closes at 9 PM
Trail Length: 1.5km
The natural trail surface and boardwalk conditions do vary according to snow or ice accumulations, tree roots, etc. Leisurely pace, ¾ to 1 hour circuit.
Anyone who has their own candle lanterns (home-made or bought) is welcome to place place display or walk with your lit lantern 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. Volunteers are welcome. Call Con Melady at 519-524-8730 if willing to help light the trail or assist with other aspects of the event. Follow the MTA and Goderich websites and local media for updates in the weeks prior to February 6, 2026
