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The city of Owen Sound was originally known as Sydenham when it was first settled in 1841 by Charles Rankin. Prior to that, the area had been inhabited by the Ojibway people. The city gained its current name in 1851 and was incorporated in 1857.

Events Guide

Events for Friday, February 26, 2010

Showing 3  on going events (below)
On-going Events
  • Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to Friday, May 13, 2011
    • Life of an Ordinary Boy
      12:00 PM Billy Bishop Home and Museum - A National Historic Site
      This exhibit portrays Billy Bishop's childhood through stories and photographs.  Discover interesting ... [ details ]
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2009 to Sunday, April 1, 2012
    • Riding the Rails Ridin' the Rails
      12:00 PM Marine & Rail Museum 1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON
      Through the use of pictures, text and mannequins, this exhibit transports you back to a time when your ... [ details ]
  • Saturday, June 6, 2009 to Friday, June 1, 2012
    • Owen Sound's Billy Bishop Home & Museum:  A National Historic Site. Women in History Exhibit
      12:00 PM Billy Bishop Home & Museum: A National Historic Site
      The Billy Bishop Home & Museum will be featuring an exhibit that looks at the role of women during the ... [ details ]

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