The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Owen Sound, Grey County

April 20, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Owen Sound (Canada 2016 Census population 21,341), the county seat of Grey County, is a city in the northern area of Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Owen Sound is located at the mouths of the Pottawatomi and Sydenham Rivers on an inlet of Georgian Bay.
Restaurants in Owen Sound

1. Grey Roots Museum & Archives

102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N6 Canada +1 519-376-3690 [email protected] http://www.greyroots.com
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Grey Roots Museum & Archives

Grey Roots Museum & Archives is 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.

Reviewed By stewartian21 - Owen Sound, Canada

Friendly helpful staff. Wonderful special events especially Sept Pratie Oaten and December Moreston by Candlelight.

2. Inglis Falls

Bruce Trail, off Highway 6/10 Inglis Falls Conservation Area, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N6 Canada +1 519-376-3076 http://www1.greysauble.on.ca/portfolio/inglis-falls-conservation-area
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4.5 based on 451 reviews

Inglis Falls

Reviewed By GREENQUEEN08 - Toronto, Canada

This is a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere and an absolute must see! We absolutely loved it! It is literally right next to the parking lot and there is a historic mill on site as well as some museum artifacts such as the milling stones on display. There is a lookout for pictures or you can hike down to the bottom (not permitted in winter). We loved visiting in Feb. as it was stunning to see the ice and snow that accompanied the falls. The ice crystals looked magical like they were from a hidden cave or movie. We are definitely coming back to view the falls in the spring or summer and hike to the bottom! Recommend strong footwear for this site and there is a fee to be donated to the conservation authority for parking.

840 1st Ave W, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K4 Canada +1 519-376-1932 [email protected] http://www.tomthomson.org
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Tom Thomson Art Gallery

A regional art centre, museum, and national cultural attraction dedicated to the innovative spirit of landscape artist and Canadian icon, Tom Thomson.

4. Roxy Theatre

251 9th St E, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 1N8 Canada +1 519-371-2833 http://roxytheatre.ca/
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Roxy Theatre

5. Indian Falls Conservation Area

318607 Grey Road 1, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N4 Canada +1 519-376-3076 http://www.greysauble.on.ca/portfolio/indian-falls-conservation-area/
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Indian Falls Conservation Area

Almost inside a city, Indian Falls are in Sarawak Township, at the northwestern edge of Owen Sound. A one-kilometre walk through Indian Falls Conservation Area leads through ferns, trees and wildflowers. The horseshoe-shaped falls drop to a quiet pool before Indian Creek flows on to empty into Owen Sound Bay.Driving Directions:Follow the scenic Georgian Bay Route from 2nd Avenue West to Grey Road 1. Look for Conservation Area sign directing you west to parking area.

Reviewed By henrikq2018

Had some time to myself. Went for a road trip from Burlington (Toronto) to Owen Sound as I need to get close to the water. Enjoyed my breakfast at the mouth of the river going into the sound. Great view. Drew up out north of Owen Sound and came across sign for Indian Falls. I had just been raining so the creek was raging and was over-running at certain places, saw a trout jumping up stream. The whole area is very quaint and borderline idyllic. There is a slight climb up the bank support by simple but very useful stairs. Slippery at certain places due to the rain, but worth the climb up. The fails are quite the view because it literally looks like a huge Caterpillar has taken a huge chunk out of the landscape creating the quite rapid falls. Beautiful experience for a Sunday afternoon hick

6. Harrison Park

75 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2E5 Canada +1 519-371-9734 [email protected] http://www.owensoundtourism.ca/harrisonpark
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4.5 based on 266 reviews

Harrison Park

Harrison Park is an urban dream, with more than 40 hectares of streams, trails, gardens, playgrounds, forest and green space in the heart of Owen Sound. Often called our "jewel in the crown," the park features dining and recreation facilities, a full-service campground, boat rentals, a bird sanctuary, mini-putt, basketball courts, a pool, and an open-air rink.

Reviewed By CandD2011 - Toronto, Canada

A beautiful large park . An entrance to a beautiful short trail to Weavers Falls at the south end of the park behind the swimming pool .

7. Billy Bishop Home & Museum

948 3rd Ave W, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4P6 Canada +1 519-371-0031 http://www.billybishop.org
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Billy Bishop Home & Museum

Reviewed By DaveWhite2013 - Lucan, Canada

Would definitely recommend going . Full of interesting information about a local hero and his life and family

8. Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum

1155 1st Ave W N4K 4K8, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K8 Canada +1 519-371-3333 http://www.marinerail.com/marine-and-rail-museum
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum

Reviewed By paisleyschoolhouse - Southampton, Canada

Housed inside a historic 1932 CN Rail Station, it is the last train station of its kind in Ontario. The museum features artifacts & archives, working train models, a 1930s CNR caboose and the 1953 CNR train car as well as the area's Tourism Office. It's one of those surprising finds one makes when one slows down long enough to look around. As a bonus, you can picnic on the grounds looking out over the harbour.

9. Jones Falls

Hwy 21 and Hwy 6, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7 Canada +1 519-376-3076 http://www.visitgrey.ca/travel-experiences/waterfalls-and-waterways/waterfall-tour/
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4.0 based on 70 reviews

Jones Falls

Reviewed By markpC5185LV - Tiverton, Canada

Nice trail, pretty easy walk. Some of it is on the Bruce Trail if you have a goal to walk all of that (we do). The falls are beautiful. You can hike to the base of the falls from either pathway leaving the bridge but these are foot paths not marked trails. Mostly cedars so you may want bug spray depending on the season. I think we were about 2 hours taking lots of photos along the way.

10. Weavers Creek Falls

Harrison Park Road, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5T2 Canada +1 877-733-4739 http://www.visitgrey.ca/travel-experiences/winter-adventures/winter-waterfalls/weavers-creek-falls/
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Weavers Creek Falls

Reviewed By priyanthaa2014 - Guelph, Canada

Weavers Creek Falls is located just minutes from down town Owen Sound but will give you the feeling of you are in side a thick forest miles away from city. The sound of the water fall will help you relax. This is a must visit place if you are visiting Owen Sound.

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