City of Owen Sound

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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.

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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
- 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
- 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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	February 2010

New Cultural Package Available
TOURISM PARTNERS ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET, OFFER NEW CULTURE GETAWAY PACKAGES Owen Sound tourism partners are offering a new getaway package that will include an overnight stay in Owen Sound plus live theatre or music and passes to the art gallery and museum – a perfect vacation or “staycation” during the fall and winter months.

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