Kincora is located near the north edge of the city of Calgary, and it is bounded by the Symons Valley Parkway to the north, Beddington Trail to the east, Stoney Trail to the south, and Shaganappi Trail to the west. The community is one of the five communities within the Symons Valley area.
Sallamie park is at the heart of Kincora with a creek and nature pathways running through it. Nearby amenities are located at the Creekside Shopping Centre, where Co-op, Good Earth Coffeehouse, Starbucks, and other local favourites reside. Other amenities in neighbouring communities include Costco, Winners/Homesense, Walmart, The Home Depot, and Canadian Tire.
Schools serving the area include Early Discoveries Nursery School, Blessed Marie-Rose School, Kenneth D. Taylor School, and more schools in the community of Hidden Valley.