Owen Sound Travel Guide
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Welcome to Owen Sound!
Wrapped by the Niagara Escarpment -- a unique eco-system recognized by UNESCO -- and the lapping waters of the Georgian Bay, Owen Sound's natural beauty is striking. Approximately 2.5 hours northwest of Toronto, travelers will have no shortage of scenic landscape to admire along the route. A suitable destination in all seasons, the city is liveliest during the summer months as people attend an assortment of festivals, leave footprints on the sandy beaches, or ripple through its lustrous waters on boats. Culture and heritage buffs may peruse several galleries and museums. The Billy Bishop Museum is the childhood home of the World War I flying ace and concentrates on air warfare as well as recounts of some of Bishop—s daring battles with the Red Baron and others. The Tom Thompson Memorial Art Gallery contains works by regional artists, including the esteemed landscape artist Tom Thompson and various members of the Group of Seven.
Tourist Attractions
Georgian Bay is a large bay of Lake Huron located in central Ontario.
Hotels & Motels
The Owen Sound Inn has been recently remodeled and provides well-appointed guest rooms equipped with comfortable beds, air conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves, cable TV and wireless high-speed Internet access.
Tour Operators
The Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest footpath (Main trail: 845 km/530 mi), provides the only public access to the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Owen Sound? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Billy Bishop Heritage Day
Jun 02 » Billy Bishop Museum - Annual Parry Sound Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 16 » Georgian Bay - Grey Bruce Comedy Festival
Jul 12 to Jul 14 » Owen Sound - Summerfolk Music & Craft Festival
Aug 17 to Aug 19 » Owen Sound
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