Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 November
Estimated hotel price
€83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Owen Sound in November
Estimated hotel price
€83
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 Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 85 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h.

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 15m and costs around €41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about €49 for a 5h 09m 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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 135 miles and will cost you around €17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about €53 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 85 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h.

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 15m and costs around €41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about €49 for a 5h 09m 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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 135 miles and will cost you around €17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about €53 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airlines serving Owen Sound

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,932 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 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 Owen Sound Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound

Hiring a car in Owen Sound

Expect to pay €1.23 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 €14.75 and €19.66. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.23 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 €14.75 and €19.66. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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