THE RECTORY
Highway 9, EN 5021, Village of Bervie
Year built: after 1874
Open Sat & Sun 10-4

Architect/Builder: Samuel Colwell, owner
Open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm

This house, built around 1874, was designated by its owner, Samuel Colwell, for use by the Anglican Church for 100 years. In spite of having many changes over the years, many of the original interior and exterior features remain. As well as having two human occupants, it is reported to be the home of at least four "presences". Don't miss the many collections and
interesting furniture.

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 Bervie United Church

Highway #9, Village of Bervie east of Kincardine, EN#4938
Year Built: 1882
Open Saturday from 10am to 4pm
Sunday from 1pm to 4pm
Sunday Service: 9:30-10:30am All Welcome

The foundation of this church dates from 1865 in a log building. The present brick structure was built in 1882 and survives intact to this day. The charming, welcoming interior must be seen and appreciated. There are quilts for sale in the basement and some
of the ladies are planning to be on hand for demonstrations.

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 BERVIE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Highway #9, Village of Bervie east of Kincardine, EN#4979
Year Built: 1855
Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
There will be a bake sale and display of quilts and archival material.

The Bervie WI was founded in 1907. The WI was and is an important educational and lobby group concerned with health and welfare of rural women and children everywhere.
In 1960 the Bervie Women's Institute purchased the Orange Hall and renovated it. They saved an historic building and have a place to preserve their important records, such as the Tweedsmuir Books, and continue their education and supportive projects in Canada and abroad. For more information: www.brucecountydistrictwomensinstitute.com

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  KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KINCARDINE
345 Durham Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 1879
Open Saturday 10 am to 4pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm
Organ Celebration by Malcolm MacDonald 10:30am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm

The church is a revival of French and English Gothic architecture of the 10th to 12th centuries. Note the pointed arch windows, high vaulted roof and spire tower with bell. A tower was added in 1889 for a total construction cost of $20,000.

 ROSENEATH / MALCOLM PLACE
255 Durham Street, Kincardine
519-396-5800
Year Built: 1875
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
Guided tours, approximately every half hour

Italianate mansion was built for Levi Rightmeyer, owner of one of Kincardine's Salt Blocks. James Malcolm MP, Chairman of Andrew Malcolm furniture Co. purchased it in 1929. The classical Italianate features, the tower and irregular massing and brackets are noteworthy. Today it is an elegant retirement residence.

The Walker House
235 Harbour Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 1850
Open: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

The Walker House is a prime example of an early Georgian style building, and is the oldest surviving wooden hotel in Bruce and Grey Counties. Built in 1850 by Francis 'Paddy' Walker – the most chronicled of pioneer tavern keepers, known for his business savvy and colourful language – it is the oldest standing building in Kincardine. It is being restored following a major fire in 1995. The bar room has now been restored.

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BRUCE COUNTY LIBRARY, KINCARDINE BRANCH
727 Queen Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 1907-08
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Self guided tours. For Information the Library Staff will be available.

The old library building was erected in 1908 on land donated by the town and funded by a Carnegie Grant. It is a solid Classical four square structure with elegant hints of the Aesthetic Movement. Inside, the furniture was made by local manufacturers Malcolm Furniture Co and Watson and Coombe. The new addition was built in 1994. Also note the display of heritage objects and archival material.

 THE BAIRD BLOCK/myFM
756 Queen Street, Kincardine
Year Built: Wood structure 1873, Baird Block 1883
Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM to 4:00PM

MyFM purchased The Coast radio station on December 1, 2009. They have continued the active participation in the community and programming begun by their predecessor. They moved to the present historic structure in the spring of 2010. The offices and studio are up-to-date on the inside, but the building is venerable, built by one of the outstanding citizens of early Kincardine and instantly recognizable by the "heads" on the second storey. Do drop in and meet myFM and maybe hear yourself "on air".

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 BRITISH AMERICAN HOTEL/SeeView GALLERY
708 Queen Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 1878, rebuilt in 1950s
Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM to 4:00PM

The first building on this site was the British American Hotel. In the 1950s the wood structure was replaced by a one of cement block; the steel cladding was added in the 1980s. Since the hotel there has been a series of businesses from blacksmithing, car dealerships, insurance offices, - even a church. The SeeView Gallery features art in overlay stained glass, ceramics, paintings and works in others media. Do check out the art and the fabulous view from the studio!

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  Ardloch Lodge - Royal Canadian Legion

219 Lambton Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 1880-1890
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Guided Tours

This Italianate-Queen Anne building was the summer home of Sir Alexander MacKenzie, President of Brazilian Traction - now known as Brascan. He died at Ardlock in 1943. The building's pseudo-symmetrical facade and corner quoins are noteworthy. It now houses the Royal Canadian Legion. Don't miss the special exhibits.

 The Doll House

860 Huron Terrace. Kincardine
Year Built: 1859
Open Sunday only 10 am to 4 pm
Exterior photos only, please

This Carpenter Gothic building is one of the few wooden structures in mid-town surviving the early settlement period. Originally much larger - half the house was severed and moved to the lot to the north Note the gingerbread trim and vertical shingle cladding forming a decorative frieze on the tower. Completely restored in 1985.

 THE BRUCE / LEIGH HOME
250 Durham Street, Kincardine
Year built: 1911
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

Queen Anne Revival with touches of Edwardian sobriety. Queen Anne in its asymmetrical massing, ample porch, tall chimney and tower. Edwardian in its severity. Red brick is atypical in Kincardine. The entrance hall has amazing woodwork.

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 PRINCES STREET CONDO #7
#7, 855 Princes Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 2002

Architect: McCullam and Sather
Open Saturday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 4:00PM

These condos are built on the site of the old Malcolm Furniture Factory. Get a peek inside structures of the 21st Century in Kincardine. They are planned to be spacious, yet compact. The entrance is on Princes Street level but drop at the rear for a walk out basement taking advantage of the land contour of the site.

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 NORTHERN LIGHT LODGE NO. 93, KINCARDINE A.F. and A.M. G.R.C.
and 10 BRUCE CHAPTER NO. 253, KINCARDINE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
809 Queen Street, Kincardine
Year Built: approximately mid 1850's
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Guided Tours

Both are located in the same historic building, one of the last remaining wooden structures on Queen Street. The Lodge chapter began in 1858 and this building was acquired in 1884; Eastern Star moved into the southern portion in 1962. Fascinating site with beautiful furniture and interesting information on the two organizations.

 PEMBERTON BLOCK (PART) / CONDOR BOOKS
786 Queen Street, Kincardine
Year Built: 1880
Architect: A. J. Evans
Open Saturday only 10 am to 4 pm
Self guided tour

Financed by Frances Mary Pemberton as an investment after her husband's untimely death at 45, this building was a post office from 1892 to 1907, later a variety of retail establishments, and is now a bookstore. In 1907-07, the nucleus of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band practiced here. A display of archival material pertaining to the Pipe Band is planned.

The Bank House
315 Durham Market North, Kincardine
Year Built: ca 1870
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Guided tours of the house

Built by the Merchants Bank, house in Classical Revival Style, Bank in Italianate, both buildings retain many of their original features. Of note are the interior shutters and storm windows. Later it became the home of Col. Hugh Clark MP, great uncle of former Prime Minster Joe Clark. The Bank now houses Kincardine's Scottish Shop

 A. J. EVANS / BROWN HOUSE
689 Princes Street, Kincardine
Architect: A. J. Evans (1839 - 1912)
Year built: 1875
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

House designed and built by A. J. Evans for himself showcases his architectural prowess and his favourite Style, Second Empire. Note the attention to detail on the interior as well, deep door mouldings, etched glass, and mantles. Don't miss the lovely gardens at the side and rear.

 Municipal Administration Centre
Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5
Kincardine
519-396-3468
There will be a public unveiling and viewing of the 1855 Planning Map and 8 George Conley Drawings in the Council Chambers on Sunday Afternoon, October 17th from 1 to 3pm

Built by the Canadian Agra Corporation in the early 1990s as an office, this building was acquired by the municipality around 2001, after amalgamation. It is an excellent example of adaptive re-use; commercial office space converted to municipal administrative offices and council chambers. The location is idyllic, with 360 degree views over fields and to the west, Lake Huron. Come and see "where the action takes place" politically in the municipality!

See Map in the front of this guide.
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 Gale Log Cabin

124 Victoria Street, Inveruron
Year Built: about 1945
Builder: Rev. James A. Gale
Open Sat & Sun 10-4

The Rev Gale, it seems, loved construction. He built this cabin across the street as a guest house to his main Cottage (Site #22). It has a modern addition to the
north, but the original cabin is intact. It evokes the "great north woods" and is completely contained with built in sleeping quarters. A charming must see.

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INVERLYN LAKE ESTATES
157 Carloway Trail, Kincardine
Year Built: from 2005
Open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Likely settled as a farmstead in the 1860s, the land has evolved from farm to tourism to quarry land to environmentally friendly lifestyle community. An interesting site for those interested in ultimate recycling - the transformation of a quarry into beautiful lakeside living. Check at the Recreation Centre for Tours of Homes on site and further information.
See Map in the front of this guide.

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LIME KILN RESPORT
96 Victoria Street, Inverhuron
519-368-5136
Self Guided Tours

A lime kiln built about 1870's to burn limestone for making lime mortar for brick building construction has been restored. After 50 years it closed in 1920. Ten years later a resort development used the kiln as its centrepiece - the rest is history. The resort, after several owners, and expansion and contractions over the years, is still in operation.

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 TIVERTON CEMETERY
Street, Tiverton
Laid out about 1850
Open Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM to 4:00PM
This cemetery is still active, serving the people of the area. The list of names is a roster of early settlers of the Tiverton area, whose descendants are still living in the area, such as

It is here that the grandparents of 2 Canadian Prime Ministers, John Diefenbaker, and Joe Clark rest. One large monument was erected with the funds acquired during the Klondike Gold Rush. Beautiful, restful and peaceful site surrounded by mature trees.

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 PORT BRUCE CEMETERY
Concession 6, just east of Sideroad B/C
Founded about 1860
Open Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Spectacular location on a hill surrounded by trees, the cemetery is all that is left of the Port Bruce community situated on the shore of Baie de Dore to the west. Port Bruce and another community on the Baie, Malta, burned to the ground on July 4, 1862, leaving one house standing! The communities were never rebuilt, but the cemetery survives! Many interesting grave markers of early settlers. It is still an active cemetery.

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 KINCARDINE MUNICIPAL CEMETERY
Dead end at east end of Queen Street, Kincardine
Laid out in original survey of 1847-48
Open Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM 10 4:00PM

The Kincardine Municipal Cemetery was laid out by Allan Park Brough (Provincial Land Surveyor) in 1847 along with the layout for the "town plot" when this part of the "Queen's Bush" was surveyed before it was opened up to settlement. The first settlers arrived in 1848. Many of these settlers and their descendants are buried here. The Malcolm Mausoleum is the most grand. Sir Alexander Mackenzie, of Brascan, Dr Solomon Secord, John Scougall, and other notables are all interred here. A beautiful, restful location with mature trees.

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