Visitor Centre

FALL/WINTER HOURS & LOCATION:

From October (Thanksgiving weekend) to May (Victoria Day long weekend), Tourism and Visitor Services is available at City Hall in the Owen Sound River District. Located at 808 2nd Avenue East, City Hall is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS & LOCATION:

From May (Victoria Day weekend) to October (Thanksgiving weekend) Tourism and Visitor Services are available at the Visitor Centre 1155 1st Ave West, along the west Harbour wall. It is open 7 days a week Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Weekends/Holidays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Check online for changes to hours due to Covid-19.

The Owen Sound Visitor Centre on the harbour can help with all your travel needs in Owen Sound and area, and carries the greatest selection of Owen Sound swag around! We're located in a vintage railway station on the waterfront, home of the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre as well, with a tug, caboose and train on site. Our tourism and events ambassadors will assist you in planning your holiday by highlighting the area's key attractions. Find maps, guides, washrooms and free wifi, souvenirs and bike rentals! The Visitor Centre is open seven days a week from the Victoria Day weekend in May to Thanksgiving. There's a boat launch, cafe, snack bar and picnic tables nearby, and it's a short walk to Kelso Beach Park.

FREE BIKE RENTALS: 

We offer 4 cruiser bikes for rental (2 of which have fun baskets for pet's, randoms finds and spontaneous shopping adventures!) Helmets, locks, and trip planning are included! We have a child carrier/jogger attachment and child helmets available as well! 

1 HOUR = FREE

1/2 DAY = FREE

FULL DAY = FREE

CARRIER/JOGGER (FULL DAY) = FREE

CARRIER/JOGGER (1/2 DAY) = FREE

Week long rentals available = $50 +tax per bike 

Call ahead to book your bikes or stop by to pick one up today!

Visitor services staff can be reached year-round at 519-371-9833 or by email at vacation@owensound.ca.