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Things to see in Owen Sound (Canada): 6 places and when to go
Owen Sound is a town in Canada, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), Museums and art (2), Hiking (1). The best known are Billy Bishop Home and Museum and Grey Roots Museum and Archives. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 44.5666, -80.85
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 139 km as the crow flies
What to see in Owen Sound
The places in and around Owen Sound, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Billy Bishop Home and MuseumHouse in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada7.8 km
- Grey Roots Museum and ArchivesCounty museum and county archives in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario8.8 km
- Bruce TrailHiking trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada8.9 km
- Georgian Shores United ChurchChurch building in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada7.0 km
- St. Paul's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch building in West Grey, Ontario, Canada29 km
- St. Stanislaus ChurchCatholic church in Chatsworth, Ontario13 km
When to go to Owen Sound
The best time to visit Owen Sound is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebBest time10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. In May, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Owen Sound
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- The Blue Mountains13 places44 km
- Elmdale5 places80 km
- Barrie17 places94 km
- Orangeville, Ontario6 places95 km
- Fergus8 places103 km
- Parry Sound, Ontario9 places107 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Owen Sound?
The best known: Billy Bishop Home and Museum, Grey Roots Museum and Archives. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Owen Sound?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Owen Sound?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 139 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Owen Sound as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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