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.
Activities & attractions in Owen Sound
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 90 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 7h 40m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 10m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 100 miles from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 130 miles and will cost you around £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 220 miles.
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 Best Western Inn On The Bay.
Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound
Most booked hotels in Owen Sound
Hiring a car in Owen Sound
Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.96 and £17.28. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Owen Sound, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.