Wishing you a safe and happy Canada Day Holiday!

Canada Day is here again with the festivities beginning on Friday, June 27th! Visit the community events calendar for full details on everything happening in the community.

Friday, June 27th, 2025

Join us in lakeside downtown Kincardine from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the first Cruise Night of the season.

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

It’s the Canada Day Kick-off in Tiverton where we’ve got a full day of family fun planned:

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Market and vendors with family games, activities, and crafts
• 12 p.m. Grand opening of the new Tiverton Splash Pad
• 5 – 7 p.m. Barbecue hosted by the Tiverton and District Lions Club. Build your own cardboard “drive-in” car for the evening movie after you enjoy your supper – there’s even prizes for best in show!
• 7 p.m. Movie Night with Moana 2 in the Tiverton Annex. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Saturday Night Parade is at 8 p.m. on Queen Street in Kincardine – don’t miss this summer tradition!

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

The first Summer Sing-a-long for the season in Dunsmoor Park in Kincardine starts at 7 p.m. featuring Robin Smith.

Canada Day Fireworks begin at dusk from the North Pier in Kincardine. Your best view is at MacPherson Park – bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Rain date is Monday, June 30th. Follow us on Facebook @KincardineWelcomes for event updates.

Monday, June 30th, 2025

Lakeside Downtown Kincardine’s BIA hosts the Monday Market in the Park at Victoria Park in Kincardine. Visit over 70 amazing vendors offering everything from local eats to artisan goods.

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

The Canada Day celebrations kick off with the parade at 11 a.m., moving from Victoria Park down Queen Street, then Harbour Street and ending at the flag pole. We’ll then have a ceremony at that location before we start the party in MacPherson and Dunsmoor Parks which includes:

• Canada Day opening ceremony
• Family activities, games, and entertainment
• Barbecue by the Kincardine and District Lions Club
• Live music from Jocelyn Leidy School of Music, Hollow Creek Reunion, and Greg Ritchie

A huge thanks to our partners who’ve generously supported these Canada Day events including Bar Down, the Lighthouse Blues Festival, the federal government of Canada, Ontario Power Generation, and Shankar Law Office.

The Canada Day holiday does affect some Municipal services.

What’s Open on July 1st 

• Welcome Centre Pop-Up location at MacPherson Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Regular curbside waste and recycling collection

What’s Closed on July 1st  

• Welcome Centre at 707 Queen Street – visit the pop-up at MacPherson Park!
• Municipal Administration Centre at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine
• Davidson Centre at 601 Durham Street, Kincardine
• Tiverton & District Sports Centre at 20 McLaren Street, Tiverton
• Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services Administration Office at 127 Mahood-Johnston Drive, Kincardine
• Underwood Satellite Office and Bruce Township Community Centre at 1240 Concession 6, Underwood
• Kincardine Waste Management Centre at 437 Sideroad 15, Armow

If you have an urgent after-hours issue, please call 519-396-3468.

In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 for Police, Fire, and Emergency Services. Call 1-226-910-1322 ext. 0 for By-Law Enforcement services for the Municipality of Kincardine. South Bruce O.P.P. can be reached at 1-888-310-1122 for non-emergency issues.

Council and staff wish everyone a safe and wonderful Canada Day holiday.