Kincardine, Ontario
Kincardine | |
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| Municipality of Kincardine | |
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| Motto: "Great energy. Balanced life." | |
Kincardine Kincardine | |
| Coordinates: 44°10′N 81°38′W / 44.167°N 81.633°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Bruce |
| Settled | 1848 |
| Formed | January 1, 1999 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kenneth Craig |
| • Fed. riding | Huron—Bruce |
| • Prov. riding | Huron—Bruce |
| Area | |
| • Land | 537.80 km2 (207.65 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 9.59 km2 (3.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 12,268 |
| • Density | 22.8/km2 (59/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 9,343 |
| • Urban density | 973.9/km2 (2,522/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | N2Z |
| Area codes | 519, 226 |
| Website | www |
Kincardine (/ˌkɪnˈkɑːrdən/ kin-KAR-dən) is a municipality located on the shores of Lake Huron in Bruce County in the province of Ontario, Canada. The current municipality was created on January 1, 1999, by the amalgamation of the Town of Kincardine, the Township of Kincardine, and the Township of Bruce.[3]
The municipality had a population of 12,268 in the 2021 Canadian census.[1]
Geography
Communities
In addition to the main population centre of Kincardine itself (population 9,343),[2] the municipality also contains the smaller communities of:[4]
- Armow
- Baie du Dore
- Bervie
- Glammis
- Inverhuron
- Millarton
- North Bruce
- Tiverton
- Underwood
Climate
Kincardine has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
| Climate data for Kincardine, Ontario (1981−2010) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 16.1 (61.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
28.9 (84.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.1 (97.0) |
37.2 (99.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
31.1 (88.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
37.2 (99.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1.0 (30.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
10.3 (50.5) |
17.1 (62.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.1 (75.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
7.4 (45.3) |
1.8 (35.2) |
12.2 (54.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −4.4 (24.1) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
5.5 (41.9) |
11.9 (53.4) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.3 (66.7) |
16.0 (60.8) |
10.0 (50.0) |
4.2 (39.6) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
7.9 (46.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −7.7 (18.1) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
0.6 (33.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
12.4 (54.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.4 (57.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
5.9 (42.6) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
3.6 (38.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −29.0 (−20.2) |
−27.8 (−18.0) |
−25.5 (−13.9) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−17.5 (0.5) |
−25.0 (−13.0) |
−29.0 (−20.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 118.6 (4.67) |
79.8 (3.14) |
67.9 (2.67) |
62.9 (2.48) |
87.4 (3.44) |
69.6 (2.74) |
67.8 (2.67) |
71.5 (2.81) |
101.3 (3.99) |
88.5 (3.48) |
106.7 (4.20) |
110.1 (4.33) |
1,031.8 (40.62) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 32.9 (1.30) |
31.8 (1.25) |
35.4 (1.39) |
55.2 (2.17) |
87.4 (3.44) |
69.6 (2.74) |
67.8 (2.67) |
71.5 (2.81) |
101.3 (3.99) |
87.4 (3.44) |
79.8 (3.14) |
35.5 (1.40) |
755.5 (29.74) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 85.6 (33.7) |
48.0 (18.9) |
32.4 (12.8) |
7.8 (3.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (0.4) |
26.9 (10.6) |
74.6 (29.4) |
276.4 (108.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 20.4 | 16.5 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.8 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 13.9 | 16.6 | 19.9 | 18.9 | 180.3 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 11.0 | 13.8 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 13.9 | 16.5 | 13.9 | 7.4 | 127.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 16.4 | 12.7 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.38 | 7.5 | 13.4 | 61.6 |
| Source: Environment Canada[5] | |||||||||||||
History
In 1998, the Village of Tiverton lost its separate incorporation, and became part of the Township of Bruce.
The Town of Kincardine, the Township of Kincardine, and the Township of Bruce were then amalgamated to form the Township of Kincardine-Bruce-Tiverton on January 1, 1999, with boundaries identical to those of the municipality that had existed in 1855. After the first election of the new municipal council, a plebiscite was conducted, and the name changed to the Municipality of Kincardine.
Historic sites
Kincardine has designated a number of historic sites, per the Ontario Heritage Act. These include (with local law numbers and listing dates):
- Madison House (#4641), also known as 343 Durham Market Square, designated in 1985, a Second Empire[6] house with elements of Italianate style.[7][8]
- 490 Broadway (#1988-56; August 18, 1988)[7]
- 1558 Concession 12 (#2008-174; October 2008), stone house built in 1885[7]
- 315 Durham Market Square (#4322; November 20, 1980), Italianate house built c.1860[7]
- 335 Durham Market Square (#4748; July 17, 1986), mortise and tenon-jointed beamed house built in 1868[7]
- 338 Durham Market Square (#2004-009; June 1, 2004), Victorian house with grey brick and pink mortar, with rose, shamrock and thistle pattern in windows[7]
- (numerous more)
- 727 Queen Street (#4381; September 3, 1981), the Kincardine Library Building, built in 1908, stone and red brick, Romanesque Revival in style.[7]
- 780 Queen Street (#4279; April 17, 1980), built in 1881[7]
- 786 Queen Street (#4280; April 17, 1980), two-storey commercial block built in 1881[7]
- 788 Queen Street (#4278; April 17, 1980)[7]
- 789 Queen Street (#4667; May 16, 1985)[7]
- 1083 Queen Street[7]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Kincardine had a population of 12,268 living in 5,160 of its 6,142 total private dwellings, a change of 7.7% from its 2016 population of 11,389. With a land area of 537.8 km2 (207.6 sq mi), it had a population density of 22.8/km2 (59.1/sq mi) in 2021.[1]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,268 (+7.7% from 2016) | 11,389 (+1.9% from 2011) | 11,174 (0.0% from 2006) |
| Land area | 537.80 km2 (207.65 sq mi) | 537.94 km2 (207.70 sq mi) | 538.02 km2 (207.73 sq mi) |
| Population density | 22.8/km2 (59/sq mi) | 21.2/km2 (55/sq mi) | 20.8/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Median age | 44.4 (M: 43.2, F: 46.0) | 46.5 (M: 45.9, F: 47.0) | 46.9 (M: 46.4, F: 47.3) |
| Private dwellings | 6,142 (total) 5,160 (occupied) | 5,883 (total) | 5,789 (total) |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $86,363 |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11,029 | — |
| 2006 | 11,173 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 11,174 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 11,389 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 12,268 | +7.7% |
| Source: Statistics Canada[1][12][13] | ||
Mother tongue (2021 census):[1]
- English as first language: 89.3%
- French as first language: 1.4%
- English and French as first language: 0.3%
- Other as first language: 8.0%
Economy
The economy of Kincardine is dominated by the Bruce Nuclear Power Development since the 1970s, which is currently operated by Bruce Power, a private company under lease from Ontario Power Generation.
Ontario Power Generation's Deep Geologic Repository for low and intermediate-level waste at the plant has been planned since 2001 and is awaiting federal approval.[14]
Since 2016, 7ACRES has been expanding its employment numbers. It's estimated to have 300 employees by 2019.[15]
There is also a thriving tourist industry, centered on its sandy beaches and Scottish cultural tradition.[16]
Government
Council
The municipal government is overseen by a council of nine. The council includes a mayor elected at large, a deputy mayor elected at large, two councillors elected from Ward 1 (the former Town of Kincardine), one from Ward 2 (the former Township of Kincardine), one from Ward 3 (the former Township of Bruce). Three additional councillors are elected at large.[17]
The 2022–2026 council consists of:
- Kenneth Craig, Mayor
- Andrea Clarke, Deputy Mayor
- Rory Cavanagh, Councillor At Large
- Mike Hinchberger, Councillor at Large
- Jennifer Prenger, Councillor at Large
- Beth Blackwell, Councillor Ward 1
- Stellina Williams, Councillor Ward 1
- Stellina Williams replaced elected Councillor Ward 1, Doug Kennedy, after his passing on August 15, 2024.
- Bill Stewart, Councillor Ward 2
- Amanda Steinhoff-Gray, Councillor Ward 3
Municipal departments
- Building & Planning
- Bylaw Enforcement
- Clerks Department
- Chief Administration Office
- Emergency Management
- Fire Department
- Information Technologies
- Treasury Department
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Works
- Economic Development (Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (PREDC))
Recreation
Kincardine is home to many parks and trails that run throughout the town of Kincardine.[18]
The local community centre, The Davidson Centre is the central location for most recreation activities, as it has a park, skate park, soccer fields, track (indoor & outdoor), swimming pool, gym, basketball court and hockey rink.[19] There is also the Tiverton Sports Arena. The original building was constructed back in 1975 and named after the Town of Kincardine's former recreation director, Keith Davidson.
In late 2008 the Municipality of Kincardine approved the plans for a new addition to the Davidson Centre, which was officially opened September 2009. The new addition added on a new health club, seniors room with add joining kitchen, computer room, billiard room and 4 new bathrooms. The new addition costing $3 million includes a new gym for basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, dodge ball and more. There are 2 curtains that can come down to divide the gym into 3 parts. Above the new gym there is an indoor running track as well as bleachers for the gym and a warm viewing area for the adjacent skating rink. The addition also includes bathrooms and new change rooms for the ice rink including the change rooms for the Kincardine Bulldogs.
Sports teams
The Kincardine Bulldogs is the local hockey team. They compete in the Western Junior C hockey league.[20][21] In the 2006–2007 and the 2007–2008 seasons the Bulldogs finished 1st in the WJCHL.[22]
All other hockey teams in town go under the name of "The Kincardine Kinucks".
Culture and events
Kincardine has a strong Scottish culture.[16] The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Parades happens every Saturday night during the summer months ending Labour Day weekend.[23] Also every night in the summer (except for Saturdays) the Phantom Piper (a bag piper) plays his bagpipes on top of the light house at sunset. To continue the Scottish culture, every year Kincardine holds the Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games.[24][25]
Showcasing Kincardine's artistic side, Kincardine is also home to Sundown Theatre (Summer Performance Company), Bluewater Summer Playhouse (Drama Festival) and The Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Kincardine also takes part in Doors Open Kincardine showcasing Kincardine's heritage homes and buildings. Every Monday Starting on the May long weekend until the labour day weekend Kincardine has a "Market in the Square" a sort of flea market in the local park located beside the downtown.
Attractions
Kincardine Lighthouse and museum are located on Harbour Street, as well as a building constructed in 1877 which has served as a bank, a barristers and solicitors office, a newspaper office, a doctor's office, a private residence, and a restaurant. The building is architecturally significant for its intricate brick work design around the windows and parapet.[26] Paddy Walker House, the oldest building in Kincardine,[27] is now a museum. Beaches in Kincardine include Tiny Tot beach, Station Beach (Reunion Park), and Boiler Beach. There are two piers attached to the marina, with the South Pier used for "cliff-jump" style swimming.[16]
Transportation
Kincardine is centrally located along Highway 21 and at the west end of Highway 9. Kincardine Municipal Airport is a modern full-featured airport which can accommodate traffic ranging from light jets to rotary wing aircraft.[28] The town also has a harbour on Lake Huron for tourists who want to travel by watercraft.
Healthcare
The Kincardine and District General Hospital of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre is the hospital for the community. Further, the Kincardine Family Health Team, a Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Initiative is located in the community offering programs and services surrounding health promotion and disease prevention. The Kincardine Family Health Team has locations in the Municipality of Kincardine and Township of Huron-Kinloss.
Education
The Bluewater District School Board is the school board for the Kincardine area, and Kincardine District Secondary School is the local high school for most students. Approximately 800 students attended in the 2007/2008 year. There are five local elementary schools: Elgin Market Public School, Huron Heights Public School, St. Anthony's Catholic School, Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (located in Kincardine Township), and Ripley Huron Community School (located in Ripley).[29]
Media
Kincardine has two newspaper companies, Kincardine News and the Kincardine Independent. The Kincardine Record, an online newspaper, is a third source of local news. Kincardine also has its own radio station, CIYN-FM.[30]
Notable people
- Samuel Andreyev, composer
- Paul Henderson, NHL hockey player[31]
- Brenley MacEachern, Juno-nominated singer, member of music duo Madison Violet
- Andrew Malcolm, furniture manufacturer and MPP in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- James Malcolm, Member of Parliament of Canada and Minister of Trade and Commerce
- Malcolm McKenzie, Canadian politician, Liberal Member of Alberta's first Legislature 1909–1913
- Kevin Pollock, NHL referee
- Graham Ragsdale, Canadian Forces sniper
- Pat Riggin, NHL goaltender
- Jessica Stam, supermodel
- Jordan Willis, NHL goaltender
- Johnny Wilson, NHL forward
- Joel Gibb, frontman of The Hidden Cameras
See also
References
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- ^ a b c "Kincardine, Ontario [Population centre] Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "Municipal restructuring activity summary table - Dataset - Ontario Data Catalogue". data.ontario.ca. Government of Ontario. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ "Local Communities". Municipality of Kincardine. Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Kincardine, Ontario". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Archived from the original on 2020-07-14. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
- ^ "Heritage Walking Tours: Town of Kincardine" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Municipality of Kincardine Properties Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ "Bylaw No. 4641" (PDF). Town of Kincardine. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ^ "Kincardine, Ontario (Code 3541024) census profile". 2016 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "What is the Deep Geologic Repository (DGR)?". Ontario Power Generation. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ nurun.com. "7 Acres Job Fair expected to launch hiring blitz". Kincardine News. Archived from the original on 2 May 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
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- ^ "Kincardine 2022 Municipal Election Results". Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Kincardine Trails Association – Maps". kincardinetrails.net. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Gym Shorts: The Healthy Heart of Kincardine – the Davidson Centre". Kincardine Record. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Kincardine Bulldogs take Western Junior "C" championship". Kincardine Record. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Bulldogs down Mount Forest, take on Wingham in semi-finals". Kincardine Record. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "2007-2008 WOJCHL Season Standings and Stats". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Kincardine Pipe Band Parades". Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Penetangore Pipers claim top prizes at Scottish Festival". Kincardine News, Rob Liddle, July 9, 2008
- ^ "Huge crowd lines Queen Street for Parade of the Clans at Kincardine Scottish Festival". Kincardine Record, By: Liz Dadson July 8, 2015
- ^ "Designation of 286-290 Harbour Street". Archived from the original on 2021-04-15.
- ^ "Welcome to the Walker House". Walker House. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Services". Kincardine Municipal Airport. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Bluewater Elementary Schools". Bluewater District School Board. Archived from the original on May 28, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ "Media and Communications". Kincardine Tourism. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Teen Ranch Board Bios". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-04-11.
External links
- Kincardine, Ontario travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Official website