Paddy Walker House

The Paddy Walker House is a wooden building from the 1850s that displays typical early Ontario architecture and sits directly on the shore of Lake Huron. The structure contains several rooms furnished to show how people lived during that era.

A settler named Francis Walker built the house in 1850 and made it the first hotel in the region after traveling across the frozen Lake Huron with his family. The building later became a center preserving the story of early settlement in the area.

The house reflects how early settlers lived and worked in this lakeside community, particularly those connected to harbor activities. Visitors can see how daily life unfolded for people living by Ontario's shore in the 1800s.

The site is located near the mouth of the Penetangore River and is easily accessible by land. Visitors should note that opening hours vary by season, and guided tours are available during the summer months.

The building survived a severe fire in 1995 and underwent a ten-year restoration led by community volunteers. After this careful reconstruction, it reopened as a museum and shows how historic structures can be saved from destruction.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 2008

Website: http://walkerhousekincardine.com

GPS coordinates: 44.17750,-81.63780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42