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Kincardine Lighthouse

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Near the mouth of the Penetangore River is a historic lighthouse known as the Kincardine Lighthouse. It was built in 1881 above the light keeper’s home, standing 24.4 meters tall. The tower has eight sides and is placed on a stone foundation. Back then, it was a safe harbour for shipping products. It serviced fishing […]

Walker House

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The Walker House, built in 1850, is Kincardine’s oldest building and is the oldest standing wooden hotel in Bruce & Grey Counties! For over a hundred years, the Walker House was an inn and tavern, but a fire destroyed it in 1955. In 2008, the Walker House reopened as a museum and heritage center with […]

Victoria Park Gallery

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Appreciate visual arts at Victoria Park Gallery. It is a cooperative gallery that provides works of various local artisans. There are many outstanding handmade works by local artists, such as oil, watercolour, acrylic, and mixed-media paintings. Victoria Park Gallery is also a gift shop for you to purchase art, jewellery, furniture, and more. It is […]

Home Town of Andrew Malcolm

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Andrew Malcolm was the founder of Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company. The beautiful, Canadian-made furniture was used in many Canadian Hotels. In 1874 Malcolm moved to Lake Huron and formed a partnership with a young Scotsman, John Watson, who owned a furniture shop at Kincardine, Ontario. The company named Watson and Malcolm began producing furniture at […]

Circle of the Sun Healing Room

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Have you been experiencing some health challenges? Experience massage services at Circle of the Sun Healing Room by Lisa Thurman, an Intuitive Health and Empowerment Coach. She offers massages accompanied by body processes that help the body heal and incorporate doTerra essential oils for deeper healing. Lisa provides exceptional service in a relaxing environment. Her […]

Bervie Zoological Park

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See wildlife at the Bervie Zoological Park. It is a privately run, family-owned zoo and farm that has been around for many years. The Geddes family has been working with wildlife for over 30 years. At the zoo, they educate and raise awareness with visitors on animals and animal care. There are over 50 species, […]

Home Town of Composer Samuel Andreyev

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Samuel Andreyev (born Samuel Curnoe Andreeff) is a composer, poet, teacher and performer. He was born in Kincardine in 1981. Andreyev studied violin privately in Kincardine as a child. He moved with his family to Toronto in 1988. He enrolled in The Royal Conservatory of Music, studying cello and oboe, as well as composition. In […]

Fincher’s

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Would you like to get gifts during your trip to Kincardine? Fincher’s is your go-to specialty & gift shop. Fincher’s is a family-owned business that started in 1956. The business strives to provide various family-oriented products and friendly customer service. They have a wide selection of books, stationery, cards, toys, games, hobbies, clothes, giftware, home […]

Mill Creek Chocolates

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Chocolate lovers, check out Mill Creek Chocolates for homemade chocolates! Presentations of the chocolates in window boxes are elegant, wrapped with ribbons in nice boxes. Gift baskets are available for purchase, with a variety of chocolates nicely packed. There are chocolates sold as single flavours, assorted chocolates, dark chocolates, chocolates for nut lovers, sweet treats, […]

Grey Matter Beer Company

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The Grey Matter Beer Company is a wonderful retail store and taproom of well-crafted beer. Grey Matter has unique and fresh beer, and the place has a fantastic atmosphere and service. It is located near Lake Huron and has a fantastic harbour view. Customers can come in for a beer and enjoy the lake view […]

Home Town of NHL Ironman Johnny Wilson

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John Edward Wilson set an NHL record by appearing in 580 consecutive games between 1951 and 1960, earning the nickname “Ironman.” He played on four Stanley Cup championship teams with the Detroit Red Wings in the 1950s. Johnny Wilson was born in Kincardine in 1929. He grew up in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, where his father took […]

Watercress Bistro

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Breakfast, brunch, and lunch can be enjoyed at the Watercress Bistro! Breakfast and lunch items are available daily, while brunch items are only on Sundays. This cafe is vegetarian-friendly and has vegan options to suit anyone’s needs. Their food is made with fresh ingredients, the portions are large, and it is presented very nicely! If […]

Akima House

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The Akima House is a highly rated Korean and Japanese cuisine in town that is a must-try experience if you want to eat out! Their menu has a great selection of soups & salads, appetizers, lunch specials, premium Maki, classic Maki, Sushi entrees, a la carte, Bento box dinners, platters, Korean specialties, Japanese specialties, and […]

Home Town of Model Jessica Stam

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Jessica Elizabeth Stam is considered part of the crop of models described as “doll faces.” In 2007 Forbes named her fifteenth in the list of the World’s 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. Jessica Stam was born in Kincardine in 1986. She was raised on the family farm, the only girl in a family of seven children. In […]

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