Location: Owen Sound
Top Things to do in Owen Sound
Top 10 Free Things to do in Owen Sound, Grey County
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. Owen Sound Artists' Co-op
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
We feature the work of 42 local member artists and artisans as well as hosting monthly guest artists and exhibitions in the Legacy Gallery. Media represented are ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, painting, photography, stamp collage, textiles, wood and beeswax candles. Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Reviewed By Chasing_Geckos - Owen Sound, Canada
This is a not to miss location in Owen Sound. If you want a souvenir from Owen Sound and area this is the place to shop. Art, pottery, carvings and so much more. Perfect place for wedding gifts or any other special event. GOOOOOOOOO!
2. Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Gallery de Boer – Fine Art & Jazz continues to exhibit works from Impressionism to Abstract, aboriginal to wildlife, oil, acrylic and water color, as well as bronze and stone sculptures. It is Ron’s goal to represent established, accomplished and emerging Canadian and international artists who appeal to avid collectors as well as first-time buyers.
3. Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
A regional art centre, museum, and national cultural attraction dedicated to the innovative spirit of landscape artist and Canadian icon, Tom Thomson.
4. Indian Falls Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
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
5. Harrison Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
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 .
6. Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Owen Sound operates a four-season, full-service Visitor Information Centre on the waterfront, housed in a historic railways depot at 1155 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help with all your visitor needs, from maps and guides to souvenirs and trip planning.
7. Owen Sound Farmers’ Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Bonnierubble - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
The best little Market. I go every Saturday even if I don’t think I need anything. Vendors are warm any friendly. I get my vegetables, bread, fish, chicken and meat for the week. Also enjoy a homemade breakfast sandwich or have something different from the Syrian vendor.
8. Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
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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