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Community Information
Owen Sound is fortunate to be located near one of the most
beautiful natural regions in the province. The Niagara Escarpment
passes through Owen Sound on its way to the Bruce Peninsula and
its outdoor wonders.
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 A thriving regional centre, Owen Sound not only provides a
supportive and affordable environment for thriving business, its
residents enjoy an attractive and affordable lifestyle. |
For the business-minded, an
industrial park with its perfect mix of services and zoning
for manufacturers, is close to major Ontario urban centers via
several modes of transportation. A skilled labour
force resides here in the city. Owen Sound recently
experienced an influx of new commercial and industrial investment.
 The
city's three main retail
districts are a lure for shoppers. For nature lovers, it is
right next door to the beautiful Bruce Peninsula, home to one of
the world's rare ecosystems.
Owen Sound's real estate prices for industrial,
commercial
and residential
properties are lower than those in most other cities.
With its diverse community groups and leisure activities,
seniors and young families alike will find Owen Sound an appealing
choice of residence.
Known as The City by the Bay, and The Scenic City, Owen Sound
is a harbor town with a heritage tied to the commerce and culture
of the Great Lakes. Its natural setting features the limestone
cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, valleys and waterfalls, beaches
and parks. Owen Sound offers shopping, health and educational
services to visitors, residents, and the surrounding area.
Quick Historical Facts:
Original name Sydenham
Incorporated 1856 as a town, 1920 as a city, separate from the
County of Grey.
Reunited with the County of
Grey as a member municipality in 2001
Visitor Services:
Visitor Information Centre at the Marine-Rail
Museum -
Vacation Owen
Sound On-line Guide
Campground with serviced sites at Harrison
Park
Marina and boat launch, East Shore, Owen Sound
Billy Bishop
Regional Airport
served by bus, airbus, taxi and car rentals
radio station (AM and FM) , daily newspaper, weekly on-line
publication
 Community
Facilities and Points of Interest:
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre with ice surface and
meeting rooms
Grey Bruce Regional Health
Centre (240-bed hospital)
Georgian
College
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
County of Grey, Marine-Rail,
and Billy Bishop Heritage
Museums
pre-school, elementary and secondary schools - Bluewater
District School Board
downtown and mall shopping areas
Owen Sound-North Grey
Union Public Library
Roxy Theatre (live performances), cinemas, drive-in, and video
rental outlets
Family Y, Grey Granite Club, and privately-run fitness facilities
Farmers Market every Saturday morning, year round
Annual Events:
Art Town
Spring Studio Tour
Spoke and Bustle: Antique Motorcycles, Pioneer Skills at Grey
County Museum
Summerfolk music and
crafts festival
Harbour Heat Wave waterfront festival
Salmon Spectacular fishing derby
Owen Sound Celtic
Festival including Pratie Oaten at Grey
County Museum
Autumn Around the Sound Studio Tour
Festival of
Northern Lights
For more information on tourist attractions in the Owen Sound
area, please visit the following sites:
Schools
Beaver Valley Community School
189 Bruce Street, Thornbury, Ontario N0H
2P0
Gerda Besworth
and Rosemary Barnett,
Community Education Co-ordinators
Georgian Bay Secondary School
125 Eliza Street, Meaford,
Ontario N4L 1A4
Gerda Besworth
and Rosemary Barnett,
Community Education Co-ordinators
Meaford Community School
186 Cook Street, Meaford, Ontario N4L 1H2
Gerda Besworth and
Rosemary Barnett,
Community Education Co-ordinators
Owen Sound Collegiate & Vocational Institute
1550 8th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario
N4K 5N8
Susan Warrilow,
Community Education Co-ordinator
St. Vincent-Euphrasia Elementary School
555 St. Vincent Street, Meaford, Ontario N4L 1C6
Gerda Besworth and
Rosemary Barnett,
Community Education Co-ordinators
Strathcona Senior Public School
615 6th Street "A" East, Owen Sound,
Ontario N4K 1G3
Susan Warrilow,
Community Education Co-ordinator
Sydenham Community School
1130 8th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N8
Susan Warrilow,
Community Education Co-ordinator
Hillcrest Elementary School
501 8th Street West
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3M8
Susan
Warrilow, Community Education Co-ordinator
Owen Sound Performance
Click here to view the Owen Sound
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