Media Release - September 2, 2025 - Welcoming Week Open House

KINCARDINE, ON – Welcoming Week returns to the Municipality of Kincardine this September, joining communities around the world in celebrating inclusion and connection. This annual event is all about bringing people together, building friendships, and helping newcomers feel at home.

Are you new to Canada, Bruce County, or the Municipality of Kincardine? Looking to learn more about local services and opportunities? Do you want to find out about fun things to do in the community? Join us for an Open House during Welcoming Week:

Thursday, September 18, 2025
2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Centre – 707 Queen Street, Kincardine

Drop in anytime to enjoy light refreshments, meet new people, and discover community resources to help you settle, work, and thrive in Kincardine. This year’s event will also include a chance to connect with local employers and learn about career opportunities, thanks to the Bruce County Employment Bus Tour bringing newcomers from the Peel Region to explore life and work in our area. No registration required – all ages welcome!

As we like to say in Kincardine: Céad míle fáilte – a hundred thousand welcomes. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, you are welcome in our community. Learn more about Welcoming Week at welcomingweek.org and visit our local page at kincardine.ca.

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Media Inquiries:
Lorie Fioze, Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Municipality of Kincardine
lfioze@kincardine.ca
519-396-3468 x7145

Mackenzie Clarke, IDEA Coordinator
Municipality of Kincardine
mclarke@kincardine.ca
519-396-3468 x7165