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    Arts, culture and heritage merge seamlessly in Owen Sound, underpinning the city's identity. A former Cultural Capital of Canada, we are a mecca for artists in the Grey-Bruce area.

    Explore our galleries and museums, including the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, the Owen Sound Artists' Co-op, Billy Bishop Home and Museum, Grey Roots Museum and the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre. We have numerous public art installations and murals as well, and are a thriving centre for music, live theatre and film.

    Many of our festivals and events celebrate our cultural richness. These include the Summerfolk Music & Craft Festival, the Emancipation Festival, Chinese New Year celebrations, the Scenic City Film Festival, the Lupercalia Multi-Arts Festival and many more. 

    Owen Sound's black history, as the northernmost station on the Underground Railroad, is highlighted at the black history cairn in Harrison Park and in a new exhibit at Grey Roots.

    Our heritage is further explored in various self-guided tours, heritage plaques and the annual Doors Open celebration in June.

    Visitor Information Centre

    From September to May, Visitor Services is available from Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 808 2nd Avenue East in the heart of downtown Owen Sound.

    Harrison Park Campground & Reservations call 519-371-9734

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    Tourism Office
    1155 First Avenue West
    Owen Sound, Ontario,
    N4K 4K8

    Tel: 519-371-9833
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