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Kincardine (/ ˌ k ɪ n ˈ k ɑː r d ə n / 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 in 1999 by the amalgamation of the Town of Kincardine, the Township of Kincardine, and the Township of Bruce.
Kincardine is known for its sandy beaches including Station Beach, located at the mouth of the Penatangore River. [1] Adjacent to the beach is Kincardine Harbour and Kincardine's lighthouse where the "Phantom Piper" pipes down the sun every evening (except Saturdays) in the summer through to Labour Day. [2]
A map depicting the parish of Kincardine in Ross and Cromarty in 1891. Source: Based on an extract of a small part of the map of Ross and Cromarty in Philips Handy Atlas of the Counties of Scotland, 1891 (out of copyright), which was then editted and enhanced to show the parish of Kincardine
Economically, the township depends heavily on agriculture, agricultural services and tourism. A number of residents work in Kincardine or Goderich, with the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station being the largest employer in the area. With tourism and the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, the local economy is more prosperous than many similar regions.
Map of Kincardine Parish. Kincardine (Ardgay and District) is an extensive civil parish and Community council area on the south side of the Kyle of Sutherland, within the Highland unitary authority area of Scotland, the largest settlement being Ardgay. It has an area of 239 square miles and a population of 648 (2011 census). [2]
The hamlet of Underwood was founded in 1856, and among original industry included a shoe shop, harness shop, blacksmith shop, sawmill, grist mill, cheese factory, general store and a post office. Underwood today
The locals felt that that action would have too many negative results. As a result, the Paddy Walker Heritage Society was created, and the society bought the Walker House from Mrs. Gairns in 1998. Many restorations were done to the Walker House and the construction was completed in 2008 in time for the 2008 Kincardine Old Boys Reunion.
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