The Ontario Overlanders Rally in Kincardine

On June 24, we hooked up the Jetta to the RV and headed toward the Lake Huron shore. The small town of Kincardine was our destination. One of our RV club members, Dennis and Shirley Ross organized a weekend rally in their hometown. Having driven past before, we were eager to spend more time in this picturesque town and explore it in more depth. We came away with a wonderful impression of a small town that works and is proud of it's Scottish heritage.

After we arrived at Green Acres campground and parked in a nicely tree shaded spot, we drove the car north to Douglas Point and took a tour of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Plant. The Visitor Centre attempted to explain the nuclear process with an interesting animation and models.

Our weekend rally begins with a potluck dinner. Lots of great food and good company - catching up on each other's news since we saw each other last time.

A special cake, complete with an RV, for our desert.

View of the Kincardine harbour.

A stop for lunch at the Erie Belle for their famous fish and chips.

We found a lovely garden as we wandered around Kincardine. This labyrinth had lovely gardens with different colours in each quarter.

There are no dead ends or cul-de-sacs in a labyrinth, only a continuous path that goes back and forth until you reach the centre. It is a contempletive way to walk, admire the beauty of the flowers, and think about their Creator.

The first quarter begins with red flowers.

Around the next bend, brings the blue flowers. Do you see the bee?

The blues give way to yellow and greens.

At the centre is the Peace monument. Here the flowers are white.

The Walker House - the oldest building in Kincardine.

Outside the Walker House is a large conglomerate stone. The story goes that Paddy saw a meteorite flash in the sky one night and took his wagon the next day to get that meteorite. He brought back this large stone - not a meteorite - but most people did not know that and accepted it as a unique stone at the door of the inn.

The bar inside the Walker House operated by Paddy Walker. Upstairs, multiple bedrooms were rented daily or for longer periods by travelers or new residents looking for a place to settle along the Lake Huron shore.

After a roast beef dinner at Ainsley Golf and Country club, the Ontario Overlanders assemble for a group photo.

After dinner, we drive to Victoria Park to see the Pipe and Drum band assemble to begin the parade through town.