Kinmount is located on the Burnt River for which the village was originally named. Geographically the village of Kinmount is on the fringe of three counties including Victoria (now City of Kawartha Lakes ), Peterborough and Haliburton. As well it touches Somerville, Galway, Snowdon, and Lutterworth townships. The name Kinmount originates from Kinmount, Scotland, located near the fringe of the Scotland/England border. Kinmount, Scotland was home to the notorious border fighter Kinmount Willie. more... See more text