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.

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

Owen Sound in February
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Owen Sound in February
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Owen Sound

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 131 km from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 32m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 161 km from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Red Arrow, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 177 km and will cost you around $48. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 131 km from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 32m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 161 km from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Red Arrow, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 177 km and will cost you around $48. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 241 km.

Airlines serving Owen Sound

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,679 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,005 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,833 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,684 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,570 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,948 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,824 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,305 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,241 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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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

Hiring a car in Owen Sound

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.08 and $32.10. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.08 and $32.10. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.