2006/08/02
Still Enjoying the Beach
July 26 to August 2
The Bruce Power Station is the main employer in the area and being a nuclear power plant they have a visitor centre which is quite interesting. Bruce Power is publicly owned with one of the owners being OMERS (pension plan for many municipal employees including me).
One of the tourist attractions in Kincardine is the “Phantom Piper”. The piper climbs to the top of the lighthouse and “pipes the sun down”. This happens every evening in the summer except on Saturdays. Zaph found this a worthwhile event as three children spent about a half hour petting him.
Now you’re probably wondering why they don’t have a “Phantom Piper” on Saturdays. That’s simple really — all of the pipers are busy Saturday evening at the parade downtown. The local pipe band meets in the park, forms into a marching band and plays as they march down the main street several blocks to a plaza. Many of the people who have turned out to watch, walk behind the band. We figure there were at least a thousand people there. After a brief break, the band turns around and marches back to the park where they play a short concert. The band is made up of people of all ages — I think the youngest is a 6 years old drummer. Zaph wasn’t big on the drums ... the low rumble as they start sounds too much like thunder and walking in the middle of a big group isn’t his thing either... he prefers to lead the group. He did manage however, to get enough pets to make it worth his while. While we were at the plaza waiting for the band to head back to the park a fellow standing next to us sat down on the curb. Zaph not wanting to miss any petting opportunities quickly turned around and sat between the fellow legs in petting position. Luckily the fellow liked Zaph and obliged. Many other people also succumbed to Zaph many charms and he received lots of pets that night.
If you ever visit Kincardine, the Bruce Bar and Grill is a worthwhile stop for a meal especially if you sit out back on the patio. Mom and David drove out one day and we had lunch there while enjoying a great view of the harbour before we went for a walk down the beach.
Ontario has been experiencing a heat wave this past week and what better way is there of staying cool then sitting in a lake. Even Ed and I went in the water. Zaph whole heartedly agrees especially when there are a couple of young girls (I think around 10) to play with you. Ed and I thought it was great that someone else was entertaining Zaph for a change. Throwing his water Kong for over an hour can get pretty monotonous.
The wind vanes at the Bruce Power Station.
My brother David, myself and Zaph on the main beach in Kincardine.
Entrance to the beach.
The Kincardine harbour
Now that's a fun way to cool off.
Zaph meets Nestle (yup a chocolate lab puppy)
Nestle --- he's a real cutie.
Point Clark lighthouse.
Canoeists off of Point Clark.
Mennonites driving down the road.
Stacking hay the old fashion way.
Rows of hay.
Cutting the hay. There were 3 teams of horse cutting the field.
The "phantom piper"
Zaph and his new friends.
The sunset
The harbour as the sun sets.
The lighthouse in South Hampton.
Port Elgin has a beautiful park and walkway by the harbour.
The Port Elgin train. It's a "small" train that drives through the park taking visitors for a ride.
Now that's a interesting use for a canon. Victoria Park in Kincardine.
Victoria Park, Kincardine. People are starting to gather for the parade.
The pipe band.
The crowd following the band.
Zaph settling in for a pet.
The drummers.
The concert.
The drummer boy ... that's the drum stick blurring in front of his face.
A view of the harbour from a park on the main street.
The peace garden. Kincardine has some amazing gardens that volunteers plant and take care of.
I don't know what it is called but I think it is a pretty flower.
Zaph was a little warm so he settled down in a stream for a drink.
Another sunset. Unfortunately we didn't see any of the spectacular sunsets that Kincardine is famous for.
Monday market in Victoria Park. A combination of new stuff, old stuff and vegetables for sale. You could even have your taro cards read or get a temporary tatoo.
The Bruce Power Station is the main employer in the area and being a nuclear power plant they have a visitor centre which is quite interesting. Bruce Power is publicly owned with one of the owners being OMERS (pension plan for many municipal employees including me).
One of the tourist attractions in Kincardine is the “Phantom Piper”. The piper climbs to the top of the lighthouse and “pipes the sun down”. This happens every evening in the summer except on Saturdays. Zaph found this a worthwhile event as three children spent about a half hour petting him.
Now you’re probably wondering why they don’t have a “Phantom Piper” on Saturdays. That’s simple really — all of the pipers are busy Saturday evening at the parade downtown. The local pipe band meets in the park, forms into a marching band and plays as they march down the main street several blocks to a plaza. Many of the people who have turned out to watch, walk behind the band. We figure there were at least a thousand people there. After a brief break, the band turns around and marches back to the park where they play a short concert. The band is made up of people of all ages — I think the youngest is a 6 years old drummer. Zaph wasn’t big on the drums ... the low rumble as they start sounds too much like thunder and walking in the middle of a big group isn’t his thing either... he prefers to lead the group. He did manage however, to get enough pets to make it worth his while. While we were at the plaza waiting for the band to head back to the park a fellow standing next to us sat down on the curb. Zaph not wanting to miss any petting opportunities quickly turned around and sat between the fellow legs in petting position. Luckily the fellow liked Zaph and obliged. Many other people also succumbed to Zaph many charms and he received lots of pets that night.
If you ever visit Kincardine, the Bruce Bar and Grill is a worthwhile stop for a meal especially if you sit out back on the patio. Mom and David drove out one day and we had lunch there while enjoying a great view of the harbour before we went for a walk down the beach.
Ontario has been experiencing a heat wave this past week and what better way is there of staying cool then sitting in a lake. Even Ed and I went in the water. Zaph whole heartedly agrees especially when there are a couple of young girls (I think around 10) to play with you. Ed and I thought it was great that someone else was entertaining Zaph for a change. Throwing his water Kong for over an hour can get pretty monotonous.
The wind vanes at the Bruce Power Station.
My brother David, myself and Zaph on the main beach in Kincardine.
Entrance to the beach.
The Kincardine harbour
Now that's a fun way to cool off.
Zaph meets Nestle (yup a chocolate lab puppy)
Nestle --- he's a real cutie.
Point Clark lighthouse.
Canoeists off of Point Clark.
Mennonites driving down the road.
Stacking hay the old fashion way.
Rows of hay.
Cutting the hay. There were 3 teams of horse cutting the field.
The "phantom piper"
Zaph and his new friends.
The sunset
The harbour as the sun sets.
The lighthouse in South Hampton.
Port Elgin has a beautiful park and walkway by the harbour.
The Port Elgin train. It's a "small" train that drives through the park taking visitors for a ride.
Now that's a interesting use for a canon. Victoria Park in Kincardine.
Victoria Park, Kincardine. People are starting to gather for the parade.
The pipe band.
The crowd following the band.
Zaph settling in for a pet.
The drummers.
The concert.
The drummer boy ... that's the drum stick blurring in front of his face.
A view of the harbour from a park on the main street.
The peace garden. Kincardine has some amazing gardens that volunteers plant and take care of.
I don't know what it is called but I think it is a pretty flower.
Zaph was a little warm so he settled down in a stream for a drink.
Another sunset. Unfortunately we didn't see any of the spectacular sunsets that Kincardine is famous for.
Monday market in Victoria Park. A combination of new stuff, old stuff and vegetables for sale. You could even have your taro cards read or get a temporary tatoo.
# posted by The Agnew Family @ 5:51 PM 
