Owen Sound Attractions
Owen Sound, a friendly town in a delightful setting at the south end of Georgian Bay, is surrounded by limestone hills forming part of the Niagara Escarpment, and has good sailing and fishing.
Tom Thompson Memorial Art Gallery
The Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery is worth a visit to see a small cross-section of the work of probably Canada's best-known landscape artist, along with works by the "Group of Seven" and several other artists.
Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery
840 First Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON N4K4K4
Canada
840 First Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON N4K4K4
Canada
Phone 1 (519) 376-1932
Fax 1 (519) 376-3037
Hours
May 23 to October 10
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 11 to May 22
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Discounts on
Sunday, Wednesday
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Billy Bishop Heritage Museum
Billy Bishop was born and raised in this Owen Sound home (which is now the Billy Bishop Heritage Museum) during the late 19th and into the early 20th C. Artifacts and exhibits displayed preserve the heroism of Billy Bishop and other military personnel.
Billy Bishop Heritage Museum
948 Third Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON N4K4P6
Canada
948 Third Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON N4K4P6
Canada
Phone 1 (519) 371-0031
Fax 1 (519) 371-5310
Hours
February 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
County of Grey and Owen Sound Museum
The County of Grey and Owen Sound Museum, housed in three galleries and five restored old buildings, is the local history museum providing a survey of events from 1815 to 1920.
County of Grey and Owen Sound Museum
975 Sixth Street East
Owen Sound, ON N4K1G9
Canada
975 Sixth Street East
Owen Sound, ON N4K1G9
Canada
Phone 1 (519) 376-3690
Fax 1 (519) 376-4654
Harrison Park
This well-kept park (46ha (114ac) is especially worth visiting in spring for the blossom and in the autumn "Indian Summer". There are picnic areas, campsites, and waterfalls.
Harrison Park in Owen Sound is located along the Sydenham River.
Harrison Park in Owen Sound is located along the Sydenham River.
Southampton - Bruce County Museum and Archives, Canada
(Near Owen Sound)
The small town of Southampton is located on the shore of Lake Huron, just south of the Bruce Peninsula. Located here is the Bruce County Museum and Archives with exhibits on marine history, pioneer settlers, First Nations, the military, and archival information.
Bruce County Museum and Archives
33 Victoria Street North, Box 180
Southampton, ON N0H2L0
Canada
33 Victoria Street North, Box 180
Southampton, ON N0H2L0
Canada
Phone 1 (519) 797-2080
Fax 1 (519) 797-2191
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Story Book Park
Story Book Park is about 3km / 2mi south of Owen Sound beyond Highways 6 and 10, and is aimed at families with children. Highlights include an animal farm and nursery rhyme park with amusement rides, two waterslides and a haunted house.
Story Book Park
RR 6
Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8
Canada
RR 6
Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8
Canada
Phone 1 (519) 376-2291
Fax 1 (519) 376-2291
Parking
Free
Waterfalls
Some lovely waterfalls, hidden away outside Owen Sound, are top favorites with photographers.
Indian Falls, Inglis Falls, Jones Falls, and Keefer Falls are all within easy distance of Owen Sound. Indian Falls and Keefer Falls are straight drops, while Inglis and Jones cascade over a series of rocks.
Indian Falls, Inglis Falls, Jones Falls, and Keefer Falls are all within easy distance of Owen Sound. Indian Falls and Keefer Falls are straight drops, while Inglis and Jones cascade over a series of rocks.
