Guided walking tours of Blyth back by popular demand

July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 amArts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Gary Coursey tells his guests about the history of Memorial Hall before the guided walking tour of Blyth heads out into the heat of the day. The small and intimate event was attended by locals and visitors from out of town who heard about the tour during a recent visit to the theatre for a show. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Gary Coursey tells his guests about the history of Memorial Hall before the guided walking tour of Blyth heads out into the heat of the day. The small and intimate event was attended by locals and visitors from out of town who heard about the tour during a recent visit to the theatre for a show. (Cory Bilyea photo)

BLYTH – Did you know that before it was Blyth, it was named Drummond? This is one of the many fascinating stories shared by local historian and storyteller Gary Coursey during his guided walking tour of Blyth, which took place on July 24. “From the landmark Memorial Hall to hidden corners you’ve never noticed, you’ll…

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.