City in Ontario, Canada
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Owen Sound is a city in Grey County. It has a population of approximately 21,000 people (2016). It has a beautiful harbour and bay, winding rivers, tree-lined streets, plush parks, numerous trails and a thriving, historic downtown. Owen Sound sits on the Niagara Escarpment, and is an excellent base for exploring the Grey-Bruce region.
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A collection of works by Thompson and the Group of Seven, and significant contemporary art by regional and Canadian artists. It's an excellent place to visit to understand and appreciate Canadian art and, by extension, the Canadian identity. All of the Gallery’s exhibition spaces and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who cannot use stairs. For questions related to accessibility initiatives or to reserve interpreters, wheelchairs, or tours for guests with vision impairments, contact ttag@tomthomson.org.
Museum featuring local historic events and issues. A multi-faceted attraction that preserves and promotes the cultural and heritage traditions of Grey County. Innovative and informative interpretive programs and demonstrations, rotating exhibits, a heritage village, archival resources and superior customer service create an exciting and educational visitor experience.
A museum dedicated to Billy Bishop, World War I aviation hero. There is a lift providing accessibility to the main floor of the house.
Community Waterfront Heritage Centre
Museum showcasing the industrial heritage of transportation within Owen Sound. Limited hours begin in April, only being open on Saturdays from 10AM-4PM. Appointments can be made to be open at other times.
Inglis Falls is a favourite tourist destination for many visitors. There is an extensive trail network of varying difficulty that can be enjoyed by all regardless of your fitness level. There are many vantage points offering great photos of the falls year round. The ice formations created in winter are particularly beautiful and the view of the Sydenham Valley in autumn also makes for an especially good time to visit. From May to October, there is a $3 parking fee but this is only from 10AM-5PM and can easily be avoided.
Links-style 18-hole-golf course, inn and spa with stunning views overlooking Georgian Bay.
A large park with bird sanctuary, big tobogganing hill, trails, inn, skating rink, camp sites, forest, bluffs and rock outcroppings.
Hollywood movies.
One- & two-day (adult) woodturning courses focused on safety, comfort, skill development and having fun. No experience necessary
As the Niagara Escarpment wraps around the town, the Bruce Trail provides a hiking connection north to Tobermory, and east toward the Blue Mountains continuing south to Niagara-on-the-Lake. A network of side trails also connects to Inglis Falls.
Mexican restaurant with vegetarian and gluten-free choices.
Home cooking, homemade pies, gluten-free menu available.
Authentic Indian cuisine.
Large selection of wines, Scotch, whiskey, and draught beer. Pub food.
A boutique winery offering tastings.
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television, and an on-site restaurant, Wanda and Mike’s. The restaurant, open M-F 6:30AM-12:30PM and Sa Su 7AM-11AM.
fridge, and microwave, along with the cable television and high-speed wireless internet.
Mid-May to mid-Sep. No outside firewood is permitted. Riverfront & shaded sites, flush toilets & showers, dumping station, laundromat.
Since 1845. Open year and offers a wide variety of local products. This includes fresh produce, eggs, meat, fish, poultry, and baked goods, but also arts and crafts and more.
Owen Sound Transit provides local bus service and specialized transportation for those unable to use the regular transit buses. All four routes provide 30-minute service from 6:30AM to 6PM.
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