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Lake Huron, Ontario
Port Elgin, Southampton and Kincardine
Sandy beaches and famous sunsets on Lake Huron: Kincardine's lighthouse and Saturday pipe band, Port Elgin's main beach, Southampton's river mouth and Chantry Island, and two provincial parks between them.
Photo: Kincardine Lighthouse - Kincardine, Ontario, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kincardine's 1881 lighthouse stands above the harbour. In summer, the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band parades through town on Saturday evenings. Follow the bagpipes.
North along the shore, MacGregor Point and Inverhuron provincial parks protect beaches and wetlands. Southampton sits at the mouth of the Saugeen River, facing Chantry Island and its lighthouse.
Outdoors and nature
Trails, lookouts, waterfalls, beaches and time on the water come first.
Sights and attractions
Museums, landmarks and the places people come here for.
Free
Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band parade
Saturday evening parades through town in summer.
Cheap
Kincardine Lighthouse
An 1881 lighthouse and museum above the harbour.
Cheap
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
Regional history and exhibits in Southampton.
Markets, shops and festivals
Main streets, markets and the dates worth planning around.
Book a tour or activity
Cruises, tours and experiences people book here. Each one goes to the operator's official page, and you can still add it to your trip.
Chantry Island boat tour
Historical boat tours from Southampton to the island lighthouse.
Season Seasonal, check official site.
Part of our Lake Huron shore guides.
Make it a weekend
Why stay the night
- Sunsets every night in summer.
- The pipe band on Saturday evenings.
- A boat tour to Chantry Island.
Nearby and worth the drive
Sauble Beachabout 40 min · Guide ↗
Long sandy beach.
Goderichabout 60 min · Guide ↗The prettiest town in Canada.
Ready-made trips with Port Elgin, Southampton and Kincardine
Good to know
- Tourism: Town of Saugeen Shores.
- We list only places we can check against an official source. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Photos on this page
Photo: Kincardine Lighthouse - Kincardine, Ontario, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Station Beach in Kincardine, Ajadams94, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Observation tower at MacGregor Point Provincial Park, D. Gordon E. Robertson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Inverhuron Park, D. Gordon E. Robertson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: The Saugeen River in Southampton, JustSomePics, CC BY-SA 3.0