With a population of 22,625, Owen Sound is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Owen Sound has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, East Side Mario's - Owen Sound (1315-16th St East) and Montana's BBQ & Bar - Owen Sound (1555 18th Ave East) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Owen Sound in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Owen Sound, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 144 km from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 22h 42m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Owen Sound to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $60 for a 4h 04m trip.
Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 161 km from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 209 km and will cost you around $50. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 354 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound and Diamond Motel.
Expect to pay $2.16 per litre in Owen Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.91 and $34.55. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.