Top Attractions
Here are some of the most highly rated activities and Attractions in Owen Sound and area. Start your own bucket list, and let us know your favourites! For seasonal highlights, including the salmon run, Festival of Northern Lights, Summerfolk Music Festival and more, see our Events & Festivals page.
- Hiking (Bruce Trail, Stoney Orchard Park, Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Tom Thomson Trail, West Rocks Exploring)
- Harrison Park (Four season enjoyment)
- Self-Guided Owen Sound Tours (Saints and Sinners - Corkscrew City Tour, Owen Sound HIstoricalWalking Tour, Greenwood Cemetery Tour, Wiidosendiwag-Walking Together Tour, the Freedom Trail and the fall Salmon Run Tour)
- Cycling Routes (Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, The Fitness Trail - Harrison Park, Tom Thomson Trail, & Bruce Trail) & endless Streets and Avenues to explore!
- Shopping & dining in the River District
- Theatre & Live Music (Heartwood Hall, Harmony Centre, The Roxy Theatre)
- Canoeing/Kayaking/SUP'ing/Swimming/boating the Rivers, inner Harbour and Georgian Bay
- Galleries & Museums (Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Grey Roots, Billy Bishop, Marine & Rail)
- OHL Owen Sound Attack
- Festivals & Events (Summerfolk, Salmon Spectacular, Owen Sound Agricultural Society Fall Fair, Waterfront Festival & Canada Day at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park
- Bayshore Community Center
- Mudtown Station Restaurant & Brewery Patio (Summer)
- The Launch Patio (Summer)
- Kelso Beach
- Skinners Bluff
- Hibou Conservation Area
- Owen Sound Boat Launch
- On the Water - Georgian Bay
- Artists Alley (2nd Ave East between Milk Maid & Bleeding Carrot)
- Harbour Front
- Weavers Creek
- Kelso Beach at Nawash Park
- Inglis Falls
- Centennial Tower
- Harrison Park
- River District
- Jones Falls
- West Rocks Hiking Trails
- Bruce Trail
- Stoney Orchard Park
- Waterfront trail
- Tom Thomson Trail
- Sport Activities (Harrison Field, St. Julien’s Park, Tom Williams Park)
- Hiking (Bruce Trail, Stoney Orchard Park, Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Tom Thomson Trail)
- Mill Dam
- Canoeing/Kayaking/SUP'ing the Rivers, inner Harbour and Georgian Bay
- Bike Trails (Salmon Tour Trail, Owen Sound East Loop, Owen Sound Girl Guide Route)