Did you know?
This area of the upper Great Lakes was first formally surveyed in 1815 by William Fitzwilliam Owen and Lieutenant Henry W. Bayfield. The inlet was named "Owen's Sound" in honour of Admiral Sir Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, the explorer Owen's older brother.
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Kids Fun
 Harrison Park, 75 2nd Ave. East
(Swimming, Basketball, Tennis, Playgrounds, Paddle Boats, Mini Golf, Hike, Feed the Ducks/Birds, Camping, Ice Cream, Dinning, Black History Cairn, Horseshoe Pits)
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- Storybook Park, RR 6, 519-376-2291, www.storybookpark.com
(Rides, Animals, Mini Golf, Water Park, Picnic)
- BMX Park BYOB
Bring Your Own Bike, Located North of the Bayshore Community Centre on 3rd Ave East.
Helmets required to be worn while riding in the park. Safety equipment recommended.
- Skateboard Park BYOB
(Bring Your Own Board, Located North of the Visitor Information Centre at 1401 1st Ave West, Owen Sound)
Hours: During the school year: Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Signed waiver and helmet mandatory:
Skateboarders not wearing helmets WILL be fined under the City's new Regulatory By-law.
- Keady Market, RR 4 Tara, 519-934-2339, located 10 miles southwest of Owen Sound and runs every Tuesday from 7am. to 2 pm. www.keadylivestock.com
(watch the livestock auction, pet the animals, buy local produce, snack vendors, clothing, antiques, jewelry, crafts, fleamarket style vendors)
- Twin Drive-In Theatre (Seasonal), on hwy 6 north of the Springmount Corner, Movie information 519-376-0808, www.stinsontheatres.ca
(2 movies shown per night, per screen, playground, snack bar)
- Hibou Beach - A scenic, 108 hectare day-use facility over looking the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay - GPS coordinates Latitude: -80.9078° West, Longitude: 44.6166° North (Decimal) (Playground, swimming, sand beach, picnic tables) Grey Sauble Conservation 519-376-3076, www.greysauble.on.ca/ca_lands/hibou
- Kelso Beach/Park
(Playground, washrooms, picnic shelter, soccer field, access to water)
- Bayshore Community Centre Playground, 1900 3rd Ave. East, 519-376-3594, www.thebayshore.ca (Wheelchair accessible, waterfront,)
- Farmers Market, 114 8th St. East, 519-371-3433, every Saturday morning 7 am - 12:30 pm, www.owensoundfarmersmarket.ca (buy local fish, fruit, vegetables, breads, pastries, preserves and handmade gifts, while being entertained by buskers and nibbling on breakfast)
 Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Rd 18, RR 4, 519-376-3690, www.greyroots.com (Galleries, Exhibits, Café, Indoor Waterfall, picnic area, a theater, interactive programs, Moreston Heritage Pinoneer Village)
- Sauble Beach Fun World (Opens June 26, 2010), 701 Main St. Sauble Beach, 519-422-1078, www.saublebeachfunworld.com
- Westside Bowl, 902 10th St. West, 519-376-6020 (5 & 10 pin, shoe rentals, snack bar)
- Galaxy Cinema, 1020 10th St. West, 519-371-5222, (7 screens of great feature films) www.cineplex.com
- North Grey Union Public Library, 824 1st Ave. West, 519-376-6623, www.owensound.library.on.ca (Newly renovated Children’s department)
 Horseback Riding www.glendale-farms.com
(Glendale Farms offer trail rides, and summer camps)
- Extreme Lazer Tag, 1125 8th St. East, 226-664-0119, www.lazerrunneros.com (7 game scenarios, birthdays, groups/corporate bookings, private functions, charity events, comfortable lounge & friendly staff)
- Billy Bishop Home & Museum: A National Historic Site, 948 3rd Ave. West, 519-371-0031, www.museums.owensound.ca (school/senior groups welcome, special programs and events)
- Marine & Rail Museum, 1165 1st Ave. West, 519-371-3333, www.museums.owensound.ca, (caboose, indoor & outdoor displays, groups welcomed & encouraged)
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Owen Sound Fall Fair
The Owen Sound Fall fair is one of the largest in the region and draws visitors from all over. It is a great opportunity for city and country folk alike to rub shoulders and learn a little more about their neighbours.
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