Owen Sound Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ontario, Canada
About Owen Sound
The area around the upper Great Lakes was home to the Ojibwe people before European settlement. In 1815, William Fitzwilliam Owen surveyed the area and named the inlet after his older brother Admiral Edward Owen. A settlement called "Sydenham" was established in 1840 or 1841 by Charles Rankin in an area that had been inhabited by First Nations people. By 1846, the population was 150 and a sawmill and gristmill were operating. A First Nations Band, led by Chief Newash, had a reserve in the area totalling about 11,000 acres (4 450 ha). In 1842 they established the village of Newash. In 1857, the government took over the reserve area and moved most of the inhabitants of Newash to Cape Crocker. Over the years, Owen Sound was a major port best known for its taverns and brothel. The community ac
Top Attractions in Owen Sound
Explore the best things to see and do in Owen Sound:
- ★Billy Bishop Heritage Museum
- ★Cobble Beach Golf Links
- ★Galaxy Theatre
- ★Grey Roots Museum and Archives
- ★Harrison Park
- ★Hike theBruce Trail
- ★Inglis Falls
- ★Mapleseed Gallery Woodturning
Where to Eat in Owen Sound
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casero Kitchen Table
- 🍴Kettles Back Home Cookin'
- 🍴Norma Jean's Bistro
- 🍴The Curry House
Where to Stay in Owen Sound
- 🏨Best Western (Inn on the Bay)
- 🏨Harrison Park Campground
- 🏨Owen Sound Inn
- 🏨Travellers Motel & Restaurant Owen Sound
Owen Sound Travel Guide Sections
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