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.
- Picnics in Green Spaces/Parks
- Open spaces (Duncan McLellan, Garafraxa, Kinsmen Park, St. Julien’s Park, Owen Heights, Alexandra Park, Owen Sound Kiwanis Club Soccer Complex, Kelso Beach Soccer Field)
- West Rocks Exploring
- Sport Activities (Harrison Field, St. Julien’s Park, Tom Williams)
- Hiking (Bruce Trail, Stoney Orchard Park, Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Tom Thomson Trail)
- Self-Guided Owen Sound Tours (Saints and Sinners - Corkscrew City Tour, Owen Sound Walking Tour, 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)
- ATV/Snowmobile trails
- Strolling the River District
- Canoeing/Kayaking/SUP'ing the Rivers, inner Harbour and Georgian Bay
- Cycle the Sound - endless Streets and Avenues to explore!
- Bayshore Community Center
- Centennial Tower
- Kelso Beach
- Skinners Bluff
- Hibou Conservation Area
- Owen Sound Boat Launch
- On the Water - Georgian Bay
- Owen Sound Mural (Circle K Convenience)
- Artists Alley (2nd Ave East between Milk Maid & Bleeding Carrot)
- Harbour Front
- Weavers Creek
- 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)
- Ted and Grace’s
- Casero’s Kitchen Table
- Harrison Park Inn
- Sundays Ice Cream
- Birgit’s Café and Bakery
- Elsie’s Diner
- Frog Pond Café
- Yummy Yummy
- Mochi Bubble Tea
- Sprout
- Mr. Khan’s Gyro and Fish
- Papa J's Crave Cave (Kelso Beach) seasonal