Things to do in Owen Sound
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Tom Thomson Art Gallery
This gallery displays the work of Tom Thomson, a passionate outdoorsman and the granddaddy of modern Canadian landscape painting. His intimate and smoldering portrayal of nature is said to have inspired the formation of the Group of Seven painters. Thomson grew up in Leath, and many of his works were composed in nearby thickets of fall leaves. Rotating exhibits also include selections from the collection of contemporary Canadian art.
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Grey Roots
Grey Roots, near Inglis Falls, highlights the rich pioneer history of the region through displays about early settlers and local heroes, and interactive presentations about the region’s natural resources, climate and topography. Colorful rotating attractions truly embrace the non sequitur: past exhibits have explored Albertan dinosaurs and the history of the toilet.
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Billy Bishop Heritage Museum
Hometown hero William Avery (‘Billy’) Bishop, Canada’s notorious flying ace in WWI, is honored at his childhood home, now the Billy Bishop Heritage Museum. A walk through the old Victorian manse reveals changing exhibits, such as ones highlighting local veterans or Canada’s aviation history.
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Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op
The co-op features an assortment of crafts from regional artists. Spend countless hours browsing the high-quality pottery, photography, basketwork, woodwork, weaving and jewelry while listening to the experimental melodies of new-age music.
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Jazzmyn’s Tapas & Taps
In a deep purple room that feels a bit like a palm-reader’s foyer, draught beer (including Creemore!) and live music, be it Celtic tunes or angst-y folk beats, are served in candlelit ambience. We see a good time in your future.
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Owen Sound Farmers’ Market
This co-op of vendors is one of the oldest in Ontario. Set up in an old brick waterworks building, the weekly displays include ripe produce, maple syrup, soaps and baked goods among the colorful bounty.
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Rocky Racoon Café
These organic advocates serve up wild boar and Tibetan dumplings, with vegan and vegetarian options. You’ll find plenty of South Asian flavors, especially delicious curries.
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Jolley’s Alternative Wheels
To explore the nearby falls, or take a ride along Grey County Rd 1, which winds along the scenic shoreline of staggering pines between Owen Sound and Wiarton.
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