Owen Sound at a Glance
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.
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