Kincardine is a proud Scottish town on the shores of Lake Huron, south of Port Elgin and Southampton.
What can I do in Kincardine?
The local highlight of the year is the award-winning Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Featuring three days and nights of music, over 30 pipe bands from across Canada and the United States, competitions for Highland athletes and dancers, and cultural and ancestry workshops, there’s something for everyone!
During the rest of summer, the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band parades each Saturday evening, starting at 8 p.m. A tradition since 1948, the pipe band marches down Queen Street and back again to perform in Victoria Park. All pipers and drummers who happen to be in the area are welcome to participate, but proper dress is required. On Sunday to Friday evenings, the “Phantom Piper” pipes at sunset at the lighthouse and harbour.
Other attractions in town include Station Beach, the harbour with its lighthouse museum, and the Bluewater Summer Playhouse (the only professional live theatre in Bruce County).
The Bruce Power nuclear power plant is the largest employer in the area, but there is also a thriving tourist industry focused on Kincardine’s beaches and its Scottish heritage.
To learn more about other nearby towns, visit our Explore Southampton, Explore Port Elgin, and Explore Walkerton pages.
