Stoney Island

• GPS 44.2261,-81.6058
• Stoney Island Conservation Area is located 5 km (3 miles) north of Kincardine Hospital on the west side of County Road 23 (the "B" line).

• Over 6 km of all-season recreational trails.
• Used for walking, jogging, cycling, skiing and snowshoeing.
• The Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club maintains the trails.
• This is a not-for-profit club run by volunteers who share the work on trail improvements.
• Please note that skiers have the right of way on the trails.
• Hikers must stay to the side of groomed ski trails.
• Recreational Trail Map

• There are no fishing opportunities at this property.
• Visit our Fishing page for more information.

• Hunting is NOT permitted on this property.
• Visit our Hunting page for more information.

• There is a $5.00 parking fee to access Stoney Island.

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There are no facilities on this property.

• SVCA bought his 40 ha (98 acres) property in 1977. It is a 5 minute drive from Kincardine.
• While you visit, see if you can solve the great disappearing island mystery.  The Conservation Area's namesake does exist, but where?
• Captain Duncan Rowan travelled to a small natural harbour in Kincardine township in 1849. A small island and a shoal created this harbour. The location is south of the present day Stoney Island Conservation Area.
• The little community named Port Head, had a good sized steam sawmill and a post office.
• A mighty gale demolished the island in 1857.
• After this storm, the island disappeared. The mill was closed in 1858.
• Stoney Island is a Conservation Area and Managed Forest property.