Owen Sound Vacation Rentals

Owen Sound is a city located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, and makes the perfect vacation destination for groups of friends, individuals and families. Owen Sound vacation rentals are typically cozy cabins where visitors can relax. Treat yourself to a property on the lake shore with amazing views of the area. Many of the cabins have their own decking where you can sit and relax or go for a swim.

View local art at the galleries

Owen Sound is home to a number of local artists and there are many galleries showcasing their work. Gallery de Boer exhibits art from Impressionism to Abstract as well as aboriginal art and paintings of wildlife. The gallery also supports emerging artists. You can also visit the Owen Sound Artists' Co-op where many handmade craft items are for sale including pottery, knitting and paintings.

Explore Owen Sound with your kids

Kids will love the Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum as they can climb aboard the trains. This is a very informative and interesting museum which gives details of the history of transport in the area. There are lots of small displays of artifacts from Grey county.

The family will also love Harrison Park as it has streams, trails and gardens as well as playgrounds, forest and green space in the middle of the city. The park has recreation facilities such as boat rentals, a bird sanctuary, a mini golf course, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and an open ice rink.

Wander through the beautiful parks

Head to Inglis Falls where you can view the powerful waterfall and go for a beautiful walk through the forest. Look out for birds and wildlife. Alternatively, there's a great walk to Jones Fall. This quick hike offers gorgeous scenery. Kids will also love exploring nature in the area and playing outside.

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