Owen Sound travel guide

Owen Sound Tourism | Owen Sound Guide

You're Going to Love Owen Sound

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Owen Sound to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Owen Sound

Owen Sound in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Owen Sound in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Owen Sound

Plane

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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h 35m.

Train

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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Niagara Falls, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 58m trip.

Car

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 209 km and will cost you around £26. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h 35m.

Train

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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Niagara Falls, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 58m trip.

Car

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 209 km and will cost you around £26. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Owen Sound

Airlines serving Owen Sound

Lufthansa
Good (4,622 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Owen Sound

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound and Best Western Inn On The Bay.

Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound

Most booked hotels in Owen Sound

Nights Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Best Western Inn On The Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Comfort Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£95+
Owen Sound Inn
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£61+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£68+
Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£67+

Hiring a car in Owen Sound

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.69 and £18.25. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Owen Sound, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.69 and £18.25. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Owen Sound, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.