Overview
Kincardine is a small Lake Huron town that draws visitors for its clean sandy beaches and unique Scottish cultural traditions. The Saturday night pipe band parade through downtown, with crowds following the kilted drummers and pipers from Victoria Park to Queen Street and back, is unlike anything found elsewhere in Ontario.
Beach · Culture · Day Trips · Family Travel · Festivals
Before you go
Accommodation
Summer weekends fill up quickly; book motels and campgrounds well in advance. The Inn at the Harbour and Best Western Governor's Inn are among the higher-end options, while several budget motels line Queen Street.
Beaches
Station Beach and Dunsmoor Park offer clean, sandy Lake Huron swimming. Remnants of the shipwreck Anna Maria can be seen at Station Beach at low tide.
Events
Summer weekends feature near-continuous events: music festival, Scottish Festival, classic car Cruise Nights, and fishing derbies rotate throughout July and August.
Food
The Erie Belle is a local institution for fish and chips. Bean's Bistro serves good coffee and light meals on Queen Street. Jean's Family Restaurant is popular for breakfast.
Transport
No public buses exist; visitors need a car or rely on local taxis (ABC Taxi, Kin Taxi, Fred's Cab). Cycling and walking work well for the compact downtown core.