Passport Stop #10

Lime Kiln

Used for over half a century, this feature burned limestone for two days and nights. Once it cooled, it was sold by the bushel and used in many of the nearby foundations along this lakeshore.

The box is located at the historic Lime Kiln

While you are here:

Inverhuron Provincial Park

• Ontario Parks’ best kept secret! Popular for its sandy beach dunes and glorious sunsets.
• Plenty of campsites are available for recreation + a large picnic shelter so pack a grand lunch and play in the park, wetlands, and hardwood forest.
• The diverse habitat nurtures rare plants and protects many woodland animal and birds.

Learn about nuclear energy and wind turbines at the Bruce Power Visitor Centre

• The fascinating world of nuclear energy is at your fingertips.
• There are exhibits and displays about energy and how electricity is produced.
• There are models, interactive kiosks, and a reactor theater that simulates a visit to a reactor core.
• PLUS, optical viewers provide a look at the nearby nuclear facility.
• Right next to the Visitor Centre is Huron Wind, Ontario’s first commercial wind farm.
• Learn all about wind energy!

Shop lakeside in downtown Kincardine

Check out:

• The Plant Place and Salt Box Shope
• Kwik K Variety & Bakery
• Books & Beans
• Country Store Fudge
• J’ADORN
• West Shore

Events in Kincardine and Tiverton

• May 7, 2011: Kincardine Home & Garden Show
• June 18, 2011: 17th Annual Teddy Bear Parade
• July 10, 2011: ‘Through the Garden Gate’ Garden Tour
• July 31-August 13, 2011: Kincardine Summer Music Festival
• August 27, 2011: Mass Pipes and Drums Gathering Festival
• September 2, 2011: Kincardine Cruise Nights