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Each issue will have a trivia question. The answer is located somewhere in the issue. Email your answer to [email protected]. All correct entries will get entered into a draw at the end of the month. Each month a local business will donate a prize. This month’s sponsor is The Little Blue Coffee House in Tiverton, and the prize is a free coffee and muffin (and maybe an extra surprise thrown in). You can enter as many times as you wish. You’ll find more details, the trivia question (and the answer) below….keep reading!
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A sign of Summer - Chantry Island Lighthouse Tours!
Come aboard and boat back to the 1850s, when Lake Huron was the highway and ships carried people, goods, and news between growing communities.
Discover how lighthouse keeper families lived, tended the lamp, and helped keep sailors safe at Southampton's Harbour of Refuge.
Guided tours in small groups
Book online to secure your dates now through September
ChantryIsland.com for details and reservations
One of the most interesting things to experience along the Lake Huron coast — including spectacular 360-degree views from atop the imperial lighthouse tower.
Kincardine Scavenger Hunt!
Today’s Question:
What year was the Kincardine Pipe Band founded?
Email us your answer to be entered in the draw at the end of the month for the monthly prize.
This Month’s Prize: Coffee and a muffin from The Little Blue Coffee House in Tiverton
Read more about them below.
Little Blue Coffee House: Kincardine Scavenger Hunt Sponsor of the Month
Shop hours: Tues-Fri: 6:30am – 2pm
Saturday: 8am – 2pm
Sun-Mon: Closed
Grand Opening - Grilly’s & Mocktails Saturday June 20th, 1-8
Saturday June 20th 1-8 pm 856 Queen street
Did You Know?
The Kincardine Pipe Band was founded in 1908 by Pipe Major William R. Young. It is believed to be Ontario’s oldest continually operating pipe band and is a cornerstone of Kincardine’s culture and heritage. Visit https://www.kspb.ca/page.php?id=historyto learn more about the pipe band’s history.
They practice every Wednesday at the Legion at 7pm; on a nice summer’s eve, you might catch them practicing at Station Beach.
March with the band down Queen St. this summer starting June 27th!
EVENTS
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Go to https://www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca/ for all the details, schedule of events and to purchase tickets!
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As the days grow brighter, Gathering Grounds is heading outside!
Join us for our new Walk & Talk series — a chance to connect, reflect, and enjoy meaningful conversation while exploring the outdoors together. Each week will feature a new discussion theme and plenty of fresh air.
Where: Davidson Center - Miller Room
Free!
Please register via [email protected] or call Community Living Kincardine at 519-396-9434
See you there!
A great way to start your week - all are welcome, bring your lawn chair and a Bible.
Beginning with the wreck of the Ann Maria, we begin a new series coming to you every Wednesday. Waterfront Wednesday with William will be a weekly series diving deep into the histories of various Shipwrecks in the Bruce-Grey county! Keep an eye out next Wednesday for a new episode... walkerhousekincardine.com #Walkerhousemuseum #youtubeseries #kincardineontario #kincardine #ShipwreckHistory
Davidson Centre June 24th - 4:30 pm and 7:00pm Get your tickets today! https://circusspectacular.com/tickets/
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more info on:
Saturday Night Pipe Band Parade: Every Saturday 8pm Lakeside Downtown Kincardine June 27-September 5
Canada Day Kick-Off (Tiverton): Saturday, June 27 5-9pm
Canada Day Parade: Wednesday July 1 11am ; Ceremony & Celebrations 11:30am
Canada Day Fireworks: Wednesday, July 1 dusk
Arts Alive Market: Saturday, Sept. 1, 10am - 4pm Victoria Park, Kincardine
Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games: July 3-5
Cruise Nights (Downtown Kincardine): June 26 5:30 - 8:30, July 31 5:30-8:30, September 4 5:30 - 8
Gathering of the Bands: Saturday, August 29
Marine Heritage Day: Saturday, August 22 11-3
Want to see even more events? Check out kincardinewelcomes.ca
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