The Kincardine Lighthouse in Kincardine, Ontario was originally built during the 1800's to service a busy fishing and local salt shipping industry. Sitting on top of a two-storey keeper's house, this historical site over three levels has a well worn staircase which was climbed twice daily by the lightkeepers. Back in the day kerosene was used to fuel the lamp, and these barrels were hoisted up the stairs by the lightkeepers, who ensured lighting passage to the safe harbour and port for shipping and major industries. The Kincardine Lighthouse tower is capped by an iron lantern and balcony and originally shutters rotated by weighted chains made the light flash, renovated in 1992, the lamp became electrically powered, and today boasts a 500-watt bulb which is visible from 30 kilometres, there is also a fascinating marine museum to visit here.READ MORE

Gilley's Feedlot in Kincardine, Ontario boasts honest to goodness food, really the best in town, plus they have outdoor seating and a fully licensed banquet hall. Looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement party, celebration or special occasion, then you've come to the right place, Gilley's Feedlot ensures a memorable occasion with good times and good fun. The menu includes delicious and varied appetizers, soup and salad choices as well as Tex-Mex options, burgers, sandwiches, fine quality steaks seasoned to perfection and char broiled, plus there are baby back ribs, chicken wings, pizza, hot dogs, a children's menu and so much more, truly something for everyone, come for a fabulous dining experience.READ MORE

Harbour Street Brasserie is a fine dining restaurant in Kincardine, Ontario offering and exquisite variety of food styles and sublime menu prepared by the executive chef. Enjoy local fresh French Canadian cuisine in unique indoor and outdoor dining areas, with breathtaking views overlooking Lake Huron. Harbour Street Brasserie is open for dinner and drinks and welcomes you to enjoy exquisite fine dining in this historical 1856 Regency Style cottage with great food, wine and views. They have a friendly waiter service, are good for groups, take reservations and walk-ins are welcome, come for the sublime seafood, the succulent steaks and more and they cater to vegans and vegetarians, come experience the divine, they also host regular events, so look out for those.READ MORE

Kincardinite Motel in Kincardine, Ontario is quiet and friendly available for short or long term accommodations and amenities include a heated outdoor pool, kitchens and high speed internet. Enjoy a wonderful stay close to local attractions, and there are excellent events held throughout the year, not to be missed. Kincardinite Motel is family run, clean and comfortable, and there are ten rooms available with choices of single and double with immaculate washrooms, come for a wonderful stay in lovely surrounds.READ MORE

The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Kincardine, Ontario is a not to be missed, annual event displaying some of the best Scottish Pipe bands, solo pipers, drummers and Highland dance performers. Since the year 2000 they have been promoting the Scottish heritage of the region to thousands of visitors, and over the years have become one of the most recognised festivals in the province. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Scotland over three wonderful days of festivities and activities right here on Kincardine's very own Loch Heron. The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games is held every year in the first weekend of July, and covers everything from bands and performers to a piping and drumming competition, a Highland dance competition, and heavy events include tossing cabers the size of telephone poles, hammer throws, shot-put stones, come for exciting action and a whole lot of fun.READ MORE

Bervie Zoo in Kincardine, Ontario is a small family owned zoo offering a wonderful variety of animals that are part of the family, and you can enjoy tours for a donation with the loader tractor and staff. They are completely private now and animals to view include fox, bear, deer, two lions, two tigers, turkeys, alligators, pigs, goats, sheep, different types of monkeys, snakes and so much more. Bervie Zoo is located on a private farm, the exhibits are small, and the animals well cared for, bring the kids and come for a wonderful time of wildlife viewing and enjoying the animals, you'll be back.READ MORE

Condor Fine Books in Kincardine, Ontario offers a wonderful selection of new, old, used and rare books covering fiction, and non-fiction, the sciences, spirituality, the arts and ephemera. They also offer low cost jacketing services with clear jackets to protect your books from wear and tear, water damage and finger smudges, and if you have a rare book in your collections, they offer appraisals and can value them for you from single volume to entire collections, also for lending institutions, insurance or government purposes. Condor Fine Books also boasts the book bar which used to be their storage facility and now houses thousand's of titles from first prints to paperbacks, scarce books, ex-libris, mildly damaged, unique and rare books, come for great deals.READ MORE

Kincardine Centre for the Arts in Kincardine, Ontario loves it when you come to the theatre and the Kincardine Theatre Guild, Inc began all the way back in 1982, responding to the communities need for live theatre and have now found their present home at the centre for the Arts. This non-profit organisation is wholly volunteer run, and as such are always looking for volunteers in all departments, from actors to directors, producers, stage managers and runners, costume designers, seamstresses, make-up, hair, lighting, props, set design and construction, ushers, front of house managers and more, so volunteer today and join in the fun. The Kincardine Theatre Guild welcomes you to come enjoy the show with their exceptional live performing acts throughout the season, and they regularly hold social events.READ MORE

Situated just minutes from the beach in Kincardine, the Lakeview Motel has a peaceful village setting and offers 12 charming guest rooms. Lakeview Motel is a heart warming place to stay within convenient walking distance to beaches, restaurants, shopping, historical landmarks and beautiful parks in Kincardine.READ MORE

Kincardine Summer Music Festival is an annual two week event on the shores of Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario featuring jazz, blues, classical, world and chamber music performances combined with music education programs. This unique musical event offer exceptional entertainment for the whole family, and there are daytime classes, programs and special events available including guitar, bands and string from beginner through junior to senior, and students must bring their own instruments or rent one. Kincardine Summer Music Festival offers world class artists performing at the highest levels, and there are evening concerts and student concerts as well as a 4 o'clock in the park free concert series, all not to be missed. There are also artists in residence who come to Kincardine and stay to teach students in the advanced jazz program. This annual event has been delighting visitors for over 22 years and is not to be missed. READ MORE