Municipality of Kincardine
 
Experience a community where work and play matter equally. Where people are proud of the past and excited about the future. Where there is natural beauty, rich culture and dynamic industry. Experience the Municipality of Kincardine.
Tourism
 
Play in our back yard! Sunsets, beaches, hiking trails, lighthouses, museums, learning vacations, fishing, birdwatching, cycling, antiquing, canoeing and kayaking -- a tantalizing playground for kids of all ages!
Scottish Pipe Band
 
Since 1948, a unique and wonderful event takes place in Kincardine every summer Saturday night, rain or shine. At exactly 8 p.m., the KINCARDINE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND takes to the street, and followed by a throng of tourists and locals, marches down Queen Street and back again to perform in Victoria Park. The band welcomes all pipers and drummers who happen to be in the area and have been host to musicians from all over the world. Pre-arranged permission is not necessary but proper dress is a requirement.
Music Festival
 
KSMF started in the spring of 1992, when a local resident, Ron Lewis, and John Schnarr, a local music teacher, approached Chamber Music Kincardine (CMK) to propose that CMK, in addition to presenting local chamber concerts, support and help create a music camp. The first Kincardine Summer Music Festival was organized in only a few months with a handful of volunteers; most notably Ron Lewis, Hans Braul, Kathryn Braul, Irv Mills and Carolyn Mills.
Kincardine Marina
 
Downtown Kincardine is only one short block from the Marina and offers all amentities that travelers should require for a pleasant stay.
Bluewater Summer Playhouse Theatre
 
The summer season has been over for a couple of months now and we have had time to review the results – which show that overall the season did very well with many SOLD OUT performances – Thank you to all our patrons, sponsors, members, staff and volunteers for all the support over the past year.
Kincardine Travel Information
 
Located along Lake Huron's Shoreline the Municipality of Kincardine is easily accessible from major south western Ontario centres.
Kincardine LightHouse
 
Built into the Kincardine harbour hillside in 1881 to service a busy fishing and local salt shipping industry, this octagonal wooden tower is the only lighthouse ‘downtown’. The Kincardine lighthouse sits 24.4 metres (74 feet) tall, aloft a two-story keeper’s house.
Walker House
 
Walker House is owned and operated by the Paddy Walker Heritage Society as a heritage centre for the community of Kincardine, Ontario and the surrounding region. The Paddy Walker Heritage Society is a non-profit charity.
THE PAVILION DANCE HALL
 
The Pavilion Dance Hall was built for dancing, with a three-layer floor. In its heyday, the Pavilion attracted such bands as Guy Lombardo and Mart Kenney. It is one of the last dance halls of its type remaining on the shores of Lake Huron. It will be almost fully restored for Doors Open 2007.
DOORS OPEN KINCARDINE
 
The Doors Open idea began in France in 1984, and developed fully in Glasgow, Scotland in 1990. From there it has spread to over 47 countries worldwide. It is an opportunity to inform and educate local citizens and visitors of the importance of architectural, cultural and natural heritage sites in their community. One can visit any number of chosen sites in one weekend at no charge.
History of the County of Bruce
 
Kincardine at first was known as Penetangore, which name was bestowed at the time of its survey into a town plot, being derived from the river of that name that there finds its way into the lake. The settlement which was early formed there came to be known by the name of the township, and Kincardine being a word that fitted more easily an English tongue than did the long Indian word of Penetangore, it gradually grew into common use and was chosen to designate the post-office when it was established in 1851.
Point Clark lighthouse
 
Replacing a lantern hung in a pine tree as a warning for mariners, the Point Clark lighthouse was one of the first “imperial towers” to flash its light. Six of these majestic towers were built by John Brown on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in the 1850s. Built of limestone from nearby Inverhuron, the Point Clark lighthouse stands 26.5 metres (80 feet) high.
Ontario Parks' Inverhuron
 
Welcome to Ontario Parks’ best kept secret! Inverhuron – popular for its sandy beach, dunes and glorious sunsets – is open for camping again.
Kincardine Golf Club
 
Just off West Street in Kincardine, is a semi-private, nine hole course which measures about 3,000 yards. The oldest golf course in the area, this club offers power cart rental, a pro-shop and licensed club house with a patio.
Ainsdale Golf Course
 
Ainsdale Golf Course is a popular course with tourists and residents alike. Our 18 holes lie on scenic, rolling terrain on the shores of Lake Huron, and you are treated to some wonderful views during your round.
Somerhill Golf Club
 
The 9-hole "Somerhill G.C." course at the Somerhill Golf Club facility in Tiverton, Ontario features all the hallmarks of Ontario golf. Somerhill G.C. golf course opened in 1989. Phil Evers manages the course as the General Manager.
BlackHorse Golf and Country Resort
 
BlackHorse Golf and Country Resort is a relative newcomer to the local golf scene, but it has already established itself as one of the must-play golf courses in Ontario. SCOREGolf magazine called BlackHorse one of the top new courses in Ontario and one of the best golf values in the province with $40 prime time green fees.

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