Point Clark, Ontario is a bandscan site on the southeastern shore of Lake Huron. The site is based on a point jutting slightly into Lake Huron between Goderich and Kincardine separating the shoreline orientation of north-south (to the south) and northeast-southwest (to the north), allowing for maximum water path and shoreline-parallel signals. The site is home to Point Clark Lighthouse – a national historic site – and a small harbour for launching boats.
Typical reception at this location includes local shoreline signals as well as Owen Sound, about 50 miles away. Semi-local signals are common from London (80 mi.) and Sarnia (85 mi.) while additional signals can be heard from across Northern Michigan and West Michigan, the Tri-Cities area (Saginaw, Bay City, Midland), Detroit (130 mi.), Cleveland (195 mi.), and Toronto (120 mi.), along with the typical big signals from Sudbury, North Bay, Erie, and Rochester. Only a handful of local station exist in the area.
The Point Clark scan was split into two sessions with similar weather conditions, one on June 20th that was obliterated by the strongest E-skip opening of the year with E-skip signals reaching an MUF (maximum usable frequency) of 170+ MHz past sunset, and a second the following day in an effort to monitor what was lost to E-skip interference the previous day. Detroit was greatly enhanced during the first session, while tropo to Grand Rapids became very strong into the second session and continued strongly all the way up the coast to the Tobermory site that night. Typical Lake Huron tropo scatter persisted on both days. Due to the loss of much of the band on the first day with frequencies below 98.5 completely unusable and those above usable only intermittently as conditions temporarily waned, the two scans have been combined into a single scan in an effort to salvage what was lost, though the combined effort is still a rather accurate glimpse into the band at Point Clark.
POINT CLARK, ONTARIO BANDSCAN (COMBINED)
June 20, 2018 1720-1830 / 16°C, NNE wind
plus heavy MUF 170+ Plains E-skip interference
June 21, 2018 1615-1910 / 17°C, NE wind
Location: 44°04’23.9″N 81°45’30.9″W
585 feet (atop rocks at lake level)
179 stations total / Average distance: 126 mi.
+ received only on Day 1 in lieu of Plains E-skip (only 98.5-107.9 monitored)
Detroit area enhancement noted on Day 1 only (only 98.5-107.9 monitored)
* station was received on seek
88.1 WSFP MI Harrisville / Smile FM / 20kw / 2dBµ, mono, weak (97 mi.)
*88.3 WEJC MI White Star / Smile FM / 55kw / 20dBµ, stereo (119 mi.)
*88.5 WCTP MI Gagetown / Christian / 6kw / 20dBµ, stereo (70 mi.)
88.5 WIAB MI Mackinaw City / Classical IPR //88.7 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (191 mi.)
88.7 WIAA MI Interlochen / Classical IPR //88.5 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (196 mi.)
88.7 CIMX ON Windsor / 89X / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (145 mi.)
88.7 CIWN ON Mt. Forest / The River / 1.884kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (53 mi.)
88.9 WGZR MI Alpena / Baraga R. //91.3 / 1.5kw / 15dBµ, mono (103 mi.)
*89.1 WLKB MI Bay City / K-Love / 50kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (116 mi.)
*89.3 WSMB MI Harbor Beach / Smile FM / 12kw / 30dBµ, mono only (67 mi.)
*89.5 WCMU MI Mt. Pleasant / CMU Public R. / 100kw / 25dBµ, stereo (154 mi.)
89.5 WMIH OH Geneva / Station of the Cross / 21kw / in null (161 mi.)
89.7 WJOJ MI Rust Twp. / Smile FM / 31kw / 15dBµ, mono (97 mi.)
89.7 WKSU OH Kent / NPR & Classical / 12kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (207 mi.)
89.9 CBE ON Windsor / CBC Music Windsor / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (146 mi.)
*90.1 WUCX MI Bay City / Q90.1 FM / 30kw / 20dBµ, stereo (103 mi.)
90.1 WXML OH Upper Sandusky / NewVision FM / 15kw / 10dBµ, mono (229 mi.)
90.3 WBLV MI Twin Lake / Blue Lake Public R. / 100kw / 6dBµ, mono, dom. (216 mi.)
90.3 CBEG ON Sarnia / CBC R. 1 Windsor / 1.8kw / 7dBµ, mono (86 mi.)
90.5 WPHN MI Gaylord / The Promise FM / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (139 mi.)
90.5 WKAR MI East Lansing / NPR & Classical / 85kw / 10dBµ, mono (163 mi.)
*90.7 WNFR MI Sandusky / Hope FM / 42kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (75 mi.)
90.7 WBHL MI Harrison / Strong Tower R. / 10kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (139 mi.)
90.9 CIYN-2 ON Port Elgin / myFM //95.5 99.7 / 3.1kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (33 mi.)
91.1 WFUM MI Flint / Michigan R. //104.1 / 17.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (118 mi.)
91.1 CJRT ON Toronto / Jazz.FM91 / 40kw / 5dBµ, mono (122 mi.)
*91.3 WGJU MI East Tawas / Baraga R. //88.9 / 20kw / 25dBµ, mono only (95 mi.)
91.5 CKBT ON Kitchener / The Beat / 10kw / 15dBµ, mono (86 mi.)
*91.7 WCML MI Alpena / CMU Public R. / 92kw / 20dBµ, mono (139 mi.)
91.7 CIBU-1 ON Bluewater / Cl. Rock 94-5 //94.5 / 6kw / 15dBµ, mono (39 mi.)
91.9 CBEW-1 ON Leamington / CBC R. 1 Windsor / 10.45kw / 5dBµ, mono, weak (143 mi.)
*92.1 WIDL MI Cass City / i-92 / 25kw / 20dBµ, mono (73 mi.)
92.1 CKPC ON Brantford / Jewel 92 / 80kw / 5dBµ, mono (91 mi.)
92.3 CJOS ON Owen Sound / The Dock / 9.4kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (50 mi.)
*92.5 WFDX MI Atlanta / The Fox FM / 100kw / 20dBµ, mono (143 mi.)
92.7 CJBX ON London / BX93 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (85 mi.)
92.9 WJZQ MI Cadillac / Z93 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
93.1 WZAK OH Cleveland / Urban AC / 27.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (193 mi.)
93.1 WDRQ MI Detroit / Nash FM / 26.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
*93.3 WKQZ MI Midland / Z-93 / 39kw / 25dBµ, stereo (117 mi.)
93.5 CBCL ON London / CBC R. 1 London / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (80 mi.)
93.5 WBCM MI Boyne City / Country //103.5 / 14kw / 7dBµ, mono (176 mi.)
*93.7 CKYC ON Owen Sound / Country 93 / 22kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (50 mi.)
93.7 WBCT MI Grand Rapids / B93 / 320kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (214 mi.)
93.9 CIDR ON Windsor / The River / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (145 mi.)
94.1 WWDK MI Jackson / Duke FM / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (187 mi.)
94.1 CKNR ON Elliot Lake / The Moose / 90kw / 5dBµ, mono (129 mi.)
94.3 CKSY ON Chatham / Adult Contemp. / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (114 mi.)
*94.5 CIBU ON Wingham / Cl. Rock 94-5 //91.7 / 75kw / 35dBµ, stereo (27 mi.)
*94.5 WCEN MI Hemlock / The Moose / 100kw / 30dBµ, stereo (144 mi.)
94.7 CHKX ON Hamilton / KX 94.7 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (118 mi.)
94.7 WCSX MI Birmingham / Classic Rock / 13.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
94.9 WKJZ MI Hillman / Hits FM //103.3 / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (125 mi.)
94.9 WMMQ MI East Lansing / Cl. Rock 94.9 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (172 mi.)
95.1 CKUE ON Chatham / Cool FM / 42kw / 10dBµ, mono (114 mi.)
95.1 WFBE MI Flint / Nash FM / 34kw / 10dBµ, mono (121 mi.)
95.3 WCFX MI Clare / CFX 95.3 / 6kw / 10dBµ, mono (153 mi.)
95.3 CING ON Hamilton / Fresh Radio 95.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (116 mi.)
*95.5 CIYN ON Kincardine / myFM //90.9 99.7 / 5.66kw / RDS / 35dBµ, stereo (10 mi.)
95.5 WKQI MI Detroit / Channel 955 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (132 mi.)
*95.7 WCMB MI Oscoda / CMU Public R. / 25kw / 30dBµ, stereo (96 mi.)
95.9 CFPL ON London / FM96 / 300kw / 20dBµ, mono (81 mi.)
*96.1 WHNN MI Bay City / My 96.1 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (103 mi.)
96.3 WLXT MI Petoskey / Lite 96.3 / 100kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (176 mi.)
96.3 WDVD MI Detroit / Hot AC / 20kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (132 mi.)
96.5 WAKS OH Akron / Kiss FM / 31kw / 7dBµ, mono (193 mi.)
96.5 CJBC-3 ON Penetanguishene / Ici Première Tor. / 15.3kw / 5dBµ, mono (100 mi.)
96.5 WCMF NY Rochester / Classic Rock / 48kw / brief (218 mi.)
96.7 WRGZ MI Rogers City / Country //99.3 / 42kw / 15dBµ, mono (133 mi.)
96.7 CHYM ON Kitchener / Adult Contemp. / 80kw / 5dBµ, mono (73 mi.)
*96.9 WWCM MI Standish / CMU Public R. / 3kw / 20dBµ, mono (112 mi.)
96.9 WBTI MI Lexington / Hot AC / 3kw / 10dBµ, mono (71 mi.)
97.1 CBL-4 ON Owen Sound / CBC Music Toronto / 20.22kw / 15dBµ, mono (62 mi.)
97.1 WXYT MI Detroit / The Ticket / 15kw / 10dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
97.3 WMJO MI Essexville / Joe FM / 3kw / 5dBµ, mono (107 mi.)
97.5 CIQM ON London / Virgin Radio / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (80 mi.)
97.5 WJIM MI Lansing / Now FM / 45kw / 7dBµ, mono (168 mi.)
97.7 WMRX MI Beaverton / Sunny 97-7 / 4.1kw / 15dBµ, mono (138 mi.)
97.7 WTGV MI Sandusky / Classic Hits / 3kw / 10dBµ, mono (71 mi.)
*97.9 CFPS ON Port Elgin / The Beach / 8.95kw / RDS / 45dBµ, stereo (20 mi.)
*98.1 WKCQ MI Saginaw / 98-KCQ / 50kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (117 mi.)
98.1 CBON ON Sudbury / Ici Première Sudbury / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (172 mi.)
98.1 CKLO ON London / Cl. Rock 98-1 / 40kw / 7dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
98.3 WCMZ MI Sault Ste. Marie / CMU Public R. / 25kw / faint (205 mi.)
98.5 WUPS MI Harrison / 98.5 UPS / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (148 mi.)
98.5 CKWR ON Kitchener / Multicultural / 27kw / 5dBµ, mono (72 mi.)
*98.7 WDZH MI Detroit / Amp Radio / 50kw / 20dBµ, mono (135 mi.)
98.7 CBCB ON Owen Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 100kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (63 mi.)
98.9 WKLZ MI Petoskey / KLT The Rock Sta. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (184 mi.)
98.9 CHCD ON Simcoe / myFM / 50kw / RDS / 5dBµ, mono (117 mi.)
98.9 CHYC ON Sudbury / Le Loup / 3.82kw / 5dBµ, mono (173 mi.)
99.1 WFMK MI East Lansing / Adult Contemp. / 28kw / 10dBµ, mono (168 mi.)
99.1 CBLA ON Toronto / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 98kw / 5dBµ, mono (122 mi.)
*99.3 WATZ MI Alpena / Country //96.7 / 17kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (103 mi.)
99.3 CJBC-4 ON London / Ici Première Toronto / 22.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (80 mi.) +
99.5 WDCX MI Buffalo / Christian / 110kw / 10dBµ, mono (180 mi.)
99.5 WYCD MI Detroit / Country / 17.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
99.5 WGAR OH Cleveland / Country / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (187 mi.)
*99.7 WUGN MI Midland / Family Life R. / 100kw / RDS / 35dBµ, stereo (144 mi.)
*99.7 CIYN-1 ON Goderich / myFM //90.9 95.5 / 750w / 30dBµ, stereo (25 mi.)
*99.9 CFGX ON Sarnia / The Fox / 50kw / 25dBµ, stereo (89 mi.)
99.9 WHAK MI Rogers City / The Wave / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (140 mi.)
100.1 –
*100.3 WNIC MI Dearborn / Adult Contemp. / 32kw / 25dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
100.3 WQON MI Grayling / Q100.3 / 60kw / 10dBµ, mono (149 mi.)
100.3 CJLF ON Barrie / Life 100.3 / 32.8kw / 15dBµ, mono in null (108 mi.) +
100.5 WSGW MI Carrollton / FM Talk & Sports / 3kw / 15dBµ, mono (116 mi.)
100.5 CBBL ON London / CBC Music Toronto / 15.34kw / 15dBµ, mono (80 mi.)
*100.7 WWTH MI Oscoda / Thunder 100.7 / 20.5kw / 25dBµ, stereo (87 mi.)
100.7 WITL MI Lansing / Country / 26.5kw / 15dBµ, mono (168 mi.) +
*100.9 CBLA-3 ON Wingham / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 30kw / RDS / 35dBµ, mono (28 mi.)
*100.9 WLUN MI Pinconning / ESPN 100.9 / 2.6kw / 20dBµ, mono (117 mi.)
101.1 WRIF MI Detroit / The Riff / 27kw / 15dBµ, mono (134 mi.)
101.3 WBFX MI Grand Rapids / The Brew / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (194 mi.)
101.3 CKOT ON Tillsonburg / Easy 101 / 26kw / 5dBµ, mono (87 mi.)
101.3 WNCO OH Ashland / Country / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (225 mi.)
101.5 WMJZ MI Gaylord / Eagle 101.5 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (146 mi.)
101.5 WRVF OH Toledo / The River / 33kw / 10dBµ, mono (186 mi.)
101.5 CBEF-3 ON Sarnia / Ici Première Windsor / 1.886kw / 5dBµ, mono (86 mi.) +
*101.7 CKNX ON Wingham / The One / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (27 mi.)
101.7 WPRJ MI Coleman / Radio U / 4.6kw / 15dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
*101.9 WDET MI Detroit / Public Variety / 48kw / 20dBµ, stereo (136 mi.)
101.9 CKFX ON North Bay / 101.9 Rock / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (192 mi.)
*102.1 WLEW MI Bad Axe / Cruise 102.1 / 50kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (69 mi.)
102.3 CHST ON London / Jack 102.3 / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (81 mi.)
102.3 WGRT MI Port Huron / Adult Contemp. / 3kw / 5dBµ, mono (78 mi.)
102.5 WIOG MI Bay City / CHR / 86kw / 15dBµ, mono (112 mi.)
*102.7 WPZR MI Mt. Clemens / Praise 102.7 / 50kw / 20dBµ, stereo (120 mi.)
102.9 WMKC MI Indian River / Big Country Hits / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (188 mi.)
102.9 CFMO ON Collingwood / Classical 102.9 / 23kw / 15dBµ, mono (76 mi.) +
102.9 WFUR MI Grand Rapids / Christian / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (212 mi.) +
*103.1 CFHK ON St. Thomas / Fresh Radio 103.1 / 50kw / 20dBµ, mono (90 mi.)
103.1 WGDN MI Gladwin / 103 Country / 11.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (139 mi.)
*103.3 WQLB MI Tawas City / Hits FM //94.9 / 15kw / 25dBµ, stereo (95 mi.)
103.3 WKFR MI Battle Creek / 103.3 KFR / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (216 mi.) +
103.3 WCRF OH Cleveland / Moody Radio / 25.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (192 mi.) +
103.5 WMUZ MI Detroit / The Light / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (139 mi.)
103.5 WTCM MI Traverse City / Country //93.5 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (197 mi.)
103.5 CIDC ON Orangeville / Z103.5 / 30.7kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (91 mi.) +
*103.7 WCZE MI Harbor Beach / Positive Country / 43kw / RDS / 25dBµ, m. only (67 mi.)
103.7 WCKY OH Pemberville / 103.7 ‘CKY / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (216 mi.) +
103.7 WRTS PA Erie / Star 104 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (165 mi.) +
103.9 CKDK ON Woodstock / Country 104 / 51kw / 10dBµ, mono (83 mi.)
103.9 CHOK-1 ON Sarnia / News Sports Info //1070 / 200w / 5dBµ, mono (82 mi.) +
*104.1 WSAG MI Linwood / The Bay / 4.6kw / 20dBµ, stereo (112 mi.)
104.1 WVGR MI Grand Rapids / Michigan R. //91.1 / 96kw / 10dBµ, mono (213 mi.)
*104.3 WOMC MI Detroit / Classic Hits / 190kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (130 mi.)
104.5 CHUM ON Toronto / Hot AC / 40kw / 3dBµ, mono, weak (122 mi.)
*104.7 WKJC MI Tawas City / Country / 50kw / RDS / 35dBµ, stereo (95 mi.)
*104.9 CHWC ON Goderich / Country 104.9 / 12.55kw / RDS / 35dBµ, stereo (27 mi.)
*105.1 WMGC MI Detroit / The Bounce / 50kw / 30dBµ, stereo (132 mi.)
105.1 WGFM MI Cheboygan / Rock 105 & 95.5 / 43kw / 5dBµ, mono (165 mi.)
105.1 WQXK OH Salem / K-105 / 88kw / 5dBµ, mono (225 mi.)
105.3 CFCA ON Kitchener / Virgin Radio / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (73 mi.)
105.3 WKPQ NY Hornell / Kickin’ Country / 43kw / 5dBµ, mono (240 mi.)
105.5 WWCK MI Flint / CK105.5 / 25kw / 15dBµ, mono (120 mi.)
105.5 WBMI MI West Branch / Cl. Hit Country / 6kw / 10dBµ, mono (125 mi.)
105.7 WZTK MI Alpena / News Talk Sports / 4.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (109 mi.)
105.7 WSRW MI Grand Rapids / Star 105.7 / 265kw / 5dBµ, mono (213 mi.) +
105.9 WDMK MI Detroit / Kiss-FM / 20kw / 15dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
105.9 WKHQ MI Charlevoix / 106 KHQ / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (181 mi.)
*106.1 WTZM MI Tawas City / The Point / 25kw / RDS / 20dBµ, stereo (95 mi.)
106.1 CIMJ ON Guelph / Magic 106.1 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (86 mi.) +
*106.3 CHKS ON Sarnia / K106.3 / 50kw / 30dBµ, stereo (89 mi.) +
106.3 WWMK MI Onaway / Mac FM / 31kw / 10dBµ, mono (167 mi.)
106.3 WGER MI Saginaw / Mix 106.3 / 4.4kw / 5dBµ, mono (117 mi.)
*106.5 CIXK ON Owen Sound / Mix 106.5 / 28kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (50 mi.)
106.7 WDTW MI Detroit / Alt 106.7 / 61kw / 15dBµ, mono (137 mi.)
106.7 WSRT MI Gaylord / ESPN Northern Michigan / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (166 mi.)
106.9 WOOD MI Muskegon / NewsRadio 106.9 & 1300 / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (224 mi.) +
106.9 CBL-1 ON Huntsville / CBC Music Toronto / 70kw / 15dBµ, stereo (154 mi.) +
106.9 W295CU MI Tawas City / WIOS-AM 1480 / 250w / 10dBµ, mono (95 mi.)
107.1 WSAQ MI Port Huron / Q Country 107 / 6kw / 15dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
107.3 WBBL MI Greenville / Sports / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (194 mi.)
107.3 WNWV OH Elyria / The Wave / 20kw / 10dBµ, mono (194 mi.)
*107.5 WGPR MI Detroit / Hot 107.5 / 50kw / 25dBµ, stereo (135 mi.)
107.5 CKMB ON Barrie / Kool FM / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (104 mi.)
107.5 WFXJ OH N. Kingsville / The Fox / 3.6kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (161 mi.) +
*107.7 WHSB MI Alpena / The Bay / 100kw / 25dBµ, stereo (118 mi.)
*107.9 WCRZ MI Flint / Cars 108 / 50kw / 20dBµ, mono (118 mi.)
Inconclusive signals: 102.5
seek was not monitored but is simulated
Station notes:
99.5 WYSS MI Sault Ste. Marie is at 1.3kw from a backup tower instead of 100kw
105.5 WMKD MI Pickford is at 700w from a backup tower instead of 100kw
Recommendations for this radio site: Point Clark, while a tourist site of sorts due to being the home of the Point Clark Lighthouse, is still rather quiet and a bit isolated along this stretch of shoreline. There aren’t many sights to see in this immediate residential area, which results in rather low foot traffic and that makes this location quite superb for radio bandscans.
Travelling from the south, Point Clark is most easily accessed from Route 21 by following Amberley Rd. west from Amberley at the general store and Shell gas station. Intermittent signs point the way to the lighthouse. After 1½ miles, take Lake Range Dr., which diagonally splits off to the right, then take the very first road on the left (Huron Rd.). Signage to the lighthouse through this residential neighbourhood isn’t fantastic, so look for Lighthouse Rd. on the left after 1.3 miles on Huron Road, which will take you directly to the lighthouse parking lot (see above map for details). To exit this area back to Highway 21, leave the lighthouse lot and take a left on Huron heading north and follow the curve onto Concession Rd. 2 which will take you directly back to Highway 21.
The lighthouse parking lot is very spacious and typically quite empty. For those using a car radio with a directional antenna, it is possible to park and aim in nearly any direction you wish. Those with a portable setup can feel free to roam the area at will without interference from anyone. There are rocks alongside the marina and boat launch, tall grasses on the south side of the lot that can be used for some added privacy, and a pleasant gazebo on the east side of the lot.
The lighthouse has limited hours but can be climbed during those hours for just $5. Due to the open nature of this location and being situated on a point surrounded by water, it can be rather windy at ground level, so come prepared. As an added plus to this site, mirages of the wind turbines up the coast are rather common here late in the spring and early in the summer through late June.
Services and accommodations are most easily found in nearby Kincardine just 15 minutes to the north, one mile west of Highway 21. From the south, take Kincardine Ave. west to Queen St. or Broadway St. west to Queen from the north. The town has a small lighthouse with a museum alongside the harbour immediately outside a quaint downtown, which is best viewed in the evening before sunset as the sun shines on the old brick buildings. In addition to the parks along the harbour, nearby Victoria Park beside downtown is a great place to relax. Geddes Environmental Park has numerous lengthy forested walking trails that criss-cross the area. There are plenty of restaurants and shops to be enjoyed downtown as well.
For some extra sights, head another 10-15 minutes north of Kincardine to the Tiverton area where the massive Bruce Power plant can be found. While the area is restricted, Bruce Power offers free bus tours anywhere from 1 to 3 times daily depending on the time of year for those who pre-register. The plant is the world’s largest nuclear facility and provides power to 25% of the entire province. Its massive set of power lines cross over Route 21 in the area, which are hard to miss.
In addition to the Kincardine area, the town of Goderich a half hour to the south of Point Clark is worth a stop as well. Courthouse Park is a circular-shaped park with the area’s downtown shops surrounding it along with parks and a few beaches just to the west.
Location rating: Point Clark is positioned at a crucial point along the Lake Huron shoreline resulting in some of the best water path coverage south of Tobermory. The site is home to a beautiful historic lighthouse, near to services and sights in Kincardine, yet is also quiet enough to allow for plenty of privacy and ample space. With few nearby local stations and most semi-locals in excess of 75 miles away, Point Clark has a relatively open FM band, at least open enough to allow for distant stations to break through. Due to these facts, Point Clark is in an advantageous spot for those hoping to take in good conditions along this stretch of shoreline while enjoying the area.