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Good Morning, Kincardinites! Welcome to this issue of Kincardine Spotlight – where you can find all of the area’s events delivered right to your inbox!
Hope your weekend was great and you were able to get out and enjoy some of the goings-on around town. How is it the end of July already? The summer is going by so fast! Looks like another busy week! If you haven’t noticed already, No Frills has a new owner - Brady McDonald - more details below.
Don’t forget it’s Monday Market Day! So many great vendors, you never know what treasures you’ll find 🙂
Are you looking for ways to help the communities affected by the devastating Ontario wildfires? This website has a list of charities that help those who’ve been displaced by providing life-saving kits, food, shelter and also provide for animals. Have a look here
Our business sponsor for July Scavenger Hunt is Patz Pizza in Tiverton! As the community’s favourite pizza, we are delighted that they are participating in our newsletter. 🙂 You’ll find more details including this month’s prize in this issue. And for those who haven’t heard of the scavenger hunt yet, here’s how it works:
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. 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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In This Issue:
Notices
Courtesy of Lindsay Wright
The Point Clark Lighthouse opens for the season on Friday, June 26! Visit beautiful Point Clark and book a ticket to climb to the top of this National Historic site and explore the Lightkeepers' museum! Open daily from 10:30am - 5pm. Wear closed toe/backed shoes (no flip flops or slides) Ages 4+ only up the tower (but the museum is free for those under 4!) Booking tickets in advance is encouraged: visit secretsofthebackforty.com to book your tickets today!
Notice: Marine Archaeology Survey of SS Erie Belle Wreck Site Planned for Summer 2026. A licensed marine archaeology survey will take place this summer in Lake Huron to document the SS Erie Belle wreck site. Qualified volunteers, including archaeologists, divers, and historians, will document and record remains of the site, including detailed measurements of the Boiler Beach boiler, to help better understand and preserve this part of local history.
Municipality of Kincardine Media Release - July 24th, 2026
Community Safety Zone Approved for Highway 21 Near Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School. The Municipality of Kincardine is pleased to announce that the Province of Ontario has approved a new Community Safety Zone on Highway 21 near the Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS). The Community Safety Zone will extend along Highway 21 from approximately 300 metres south of the KTTPS entrance to approximately 300 metres north of the school entrance. It encompasses the primary school access area, including student drop-off and pick-up, school bus operations, and the section of roadway with the highest level of vehicle activity. Read the full media release here
Trivia Question
What is the name of the new owner of No Frills?
Email us your answer to be entered in the draw at the end of the month for the monthly prize.
This Month’s Prize: Free Medium Pizza with 2 toppings from PATZ PIZZA, Tiverton
Ice Cream served Thursday - Sunday 4-8
Uncle Perry’s Tiverton - Menu
Hours: 7am-3pm 519 368-4444
Introducing our new owner Brady McDonald and his team working for you at Brady's No Frills Kincardine.
Recognize this guy? Stop by the Dairy department in No Frills and say hello!
Spotlight on History
In 1917, electric lights in the town were shut off from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. in order to conserve coal, which was used to produce power at the generating station. During the most crucial time, power was allowed only on Monday (wash day) and Tuesday afternoon (for ironing). Before electricity came to town, oil was used for the street lamps. A lamplighter drove around the town and lit the lamps on the poles with a long wand. (source: Do You Remember? A lighter Side of Kincardine’s History; Wanita Hollands)
EVENTS
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Saturdays June 27th to September 5 Lakeside Downtown Kincardine. Visit kincasrdinewelcomes.ca for more info
Every night (except Saturdays) from July 1st - August 31st. For more info visit kincardinewelcomes.ca
Paddy’s Pub Night - Walker House Museum
This year, we're introducing the Wandering Windows exhibit, As you wander downtown Kincardine from September 11 to 13, keep an eye on storefront windows that have been transformed into mini art galleries featuring the work of local artists. Learn more here: www.kincardineartcrawl.ca
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more info on:
Arts Alive Market: Saturday, Sept. 1, 10am - 4pm Victoria Park, Kincardine
Next Cruise Nights (Downtown Kincardine): 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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