Owen Sound travel guide
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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.
Where to Eat in Owen Sound
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.
When to visit Owen Sound
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.
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 domestic flight to Owen Sound departs from Québec City and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to London takes 2h 10m and costs around C$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 04m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 161 km from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 346 km.
Airlines serving Owen Sound
Where to stay in Owen Sound
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound and Diamond Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound
Most booked hotels in Owen Sound
Renting a car in Owen Sound
Renting a car in Owen Sound costs C$ 53 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Owen Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.46 and C$ 31.28. 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 rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.