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Owen Sound City Guide
Owen Sound is a small, modern city at the intersection of rural Ontario and cottage country. It is outlined by the breath-taking limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment on three sides and opens up to the sparkling waters of southern Georgian Bay.
Owen Sound is nearby to the natural beauty of the Bruce Peninsula to the north, the sun and sand of Sauble Beach to the west, and the outdoor fun of the ski mountains and resorts of the Blue Mountains and Beaver Valley to the east. Further down the road, the nearest cities are Barrie (119 km away), Guelph (140 km), Kitchener (147 km), Waterloo (146 km), Cambridge (167 km), and Toronto (190 km).
Owen Sound is the largest urban community in Grey and Bruce counties. As the central hub of Grey County, it offers regional services like the largest hospital in the area and houses the Grey County government offices, one of the seven campuses of Georgian College, the weekly Saturday Owen Sound Farmers’ Market, and the reading treasures of a large public library.
It’s home to the Ontario Hockey League’s Owen Sound Attack, the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival (August), the Salmon Spectacular fishing derby (August-September), and the Festival of Northern Lights (November-January). Nearby at the Cobble Beach golf resort community, the sophisticated Concours d’Elegance is held every September to showcase rare and international cars.
In 2004, Owen Sound was named as a Cultural Capital of Canada. Today, the city continues to promote local, national, and international culture through festivals and events and diverse museums and galleries.
The history of one of our local World War II hero is preserved at the Billy Bishop Home & Museum. The local history of our region’s people is on display at the Grey Roots Museum & Archives; and marine, rail, and industrial heritage are celebrated at the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre.
The visual arts are on full display at many local galleries, including the Tom Thomson Art Gallery and the Artist’s Co-op. If you’d like to make art yourself, new local businesses like the Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts and Daisy’s Clay House offer hands-on adventures for adults and children. You can experience exciting live theatre at the Roxy Theatre.
Nicknamed the “Scenic City,” Owen Sound offers our residents four seasons of nature fun wherever they turn. Our two major parks are Harrison Park and Kelso Beach Park, both of which offer camping. From Harrison Park, you can connect to the many hiking trails, including the world-famous Bruce Trail with its spectacular views from the Niagara Escarpment and its wide array of flora and fauna, including rare ferns. You can continue along the Bruce Trail or drive to the eight local waterfalls like the majestic Inglis Falls. Our waterfalls are only some of the natural riches in the 80 conservation areas of Grey Sauble Conservation.
Many other forms of outdoor recreation are available here. Excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing are available on Georgian bay. Hiking and cycling are very popular here, as well as the three golf courses in the area. In winter, residents can enjoy thousands of kilometres of snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing areas, and downhill ski clubs nearby at the Blue Mountains and Beaver Valley.
The city operates two arenas, a major soccer complex, and many baseball and softball fields. There is also a recently built recreation centre that houses two rinks and the YMCA fitness facility with its two pools.
The city’s downtown is within walking distance of much of Owen Sound and it’s home to many small local businesses, as well as our art galleries, library, and farmer’s market. On the east side of the city, the Heritage Place Shopping Centre and the Heritage Grove complex offer more shopping choices.
There’s much more to explore about our great city on the City of Owen Sound Map. Check out my local events calendar and visit owensoundtourism.ca to find out more about upcoming events in our city!
Owen Sound Demographics
The population of Owen Sound is 21,341. The median household income in Owen Sound is $51,042 per year. Health care, retail, and manufacturing are the largest industries in the city and approximately 25% of people in Owen Sound work as professionals.
As of October 2020, the average house price in Owen Sound was $406,427. Detached houses are currently selling from $230,000 to $759,000 and condos are selling in the range of $239,500 to $499,000. The majority of homes in Owen Sound have 3 bedrooms and are detached houses.
Where to Find Owen Sound Real Estate for Sale
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There are so many great reasons you should use a realtor like me. As a professional realtor, I work according to a strict code of ethics, I’m insured, and I am committed to continuing education in real estate. I know about the sales and trends in Owen Sound and I will negotiate to make sure you get the best price possible.
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