Hotels in Owen Sound, Ontario

A little about Owen Sound...

Owen Sound (44°34'N 80°56'W1; EST; 2001 population 21,431) is a city located on an inlet of Georgian Bay that is also called Owen Sound. The city is at the mouth of the Sydenham River. Owen Sound is in south-western Ontario, Canada and is the county seat of Grey County.

Owen Sound is one of many cities in Ontario that are well known for receiving large amounts of snowfall because of a phenomenon known as lake effect snow.

Located at the junctions of Ontario Highways 6, 10, 21, and 26, it serves as a gateway to the Bruce Peninsula.

The city's downtown is located in a deep valley in the Niagara Escarpment.

The City of Owen Sound was a 2004 Cultural Capital of Canada and is home to a number of cultural events and facilities. It is home to the famous Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival , held every August, and the Festival of Northern Lights, a large christmas lights festival with many displays along the Sydenham River, downtown, and in Harrison Park, held from November until January every Winter.

Theatrically, the city's 400-seat Roxy Theatre is used for the city's professional live theatre performances, as well as some concerts.

The city is also home to a good number of museums and cultural attractions, including:
Grey Roots Museum - showcasing the history of the city of Owen Sound and Grey County
Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery - featuring a large collection of memorabilia and works from Tom Thomson, one of Canada's most famous artists who grew up in the Owen Sound area.
Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum - showcasing the city's rich history in rail and water transportation and its role in the growth of Ontario.
Billy Bishop Heritage Museum - located in the former Billy Bishop home, dedicated to the life and times of Billy Bishop and Canada's history in aviation.

The city is one of two (the other being Barrie, ON) that are home to The Grey and Simcœ Foresters Reserve Infantry regiment, as well as various cadet corps.

Southwest of the city are two popular Ontario ski resorts, Talisman and Beaver Valley. The city and area also have numerous snowmobile trails.

Talisman Ski Resort:
Talisman boasts Southern Ontario’s second highest vertical for a public resort at 600 feet. The ski hills are serviced by six ski lifts and feature 18 varied runs, enviable snowmaking capabilities, and two state of the art terrain parks.

Whether you are a veteran skier, snow boarder, or romancing the snow for the first time, Talisman will satisfy your need for winter activity.

Our beginner ski area offers the perfect atmosphere for developing skills in a relaxed, low- pressure environment, and our intermediate and expert ski runs will challenge your stamina.

We offer plenty of alternative adventures including snowshœing, cross-country skiing or swimming in our heated salt water pool. Alternatively, you may just want to relax in our outdoor hot tubs or indulge in a spa service. We are about 45 mins. from Owen Sound.