Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre
Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Owen Sound operates a four-season, full-service Visitor Information Centre on the waterfront, housed in a historic railways depot at 1155 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help with all your visitor needs, from maps and guides to souvenirs and trip planning.
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Stellan D
Bromma, Sweden570 contributions
Sep 2022
This is part of the Marine and Train Museam. Nice and helpful staff. So if you coe to the visitor centre do loook inte the musem as well because it is small, good and gives a view about the trains and ships which used to operate around this area. Sadly enough, in the past, many shis were lost in storms and many lives lost.
Written September 3, 2022
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ilivennj
Union, NJ578 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Title: Great Place To Learn About The Area
ID#: 309633725
This visitor's center is located in an old railroad station. In days one by, Owen Sound was serviced by two rail lines but they are long gone. The lady in the office was very helpful and they have a number of brochures that might be of use. One was for the "Owen Sound Historic Walking Tour" which enables you to take a walking tour to see a number of interesting old historic buildings in the town.
ID#: 309633725
This visitor's center is located in an old railroad station. In days one by, Owen Sound was serviced by two rail lines but they are long gone. The lady in the office was very helpful and they have a number of brochures that might be of use. One was for the "Owen Sound Historic Walking Tour" which enables you to take a walking tour to see a number of interesting old historic buildings in the town.
Written September 14, 2015
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nicolasbrownie
Toronto, Canada48 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
There were a lot of brochures but they picked out the most relevant including restaurants. She even highlighted the restaurant gems and we went to one. It was excellent!
Written August 26, 2021
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada78,235 contributions
Sep 2020
This is the Owen Sound Visitor Centre.
There is a phone.
There are bottles.
Ans someone can help us.
I like that!
There is a phone.
There are bottles.
Ans someone can help us.
I like that!
Written June 10, 2021
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johnny raider allison
Owen Sound, Canada5 contributions
Mar 2021
When i first came to o s, i was directed to the old c p r station on the west side of the river. The workers helped me out, really well. Keep up the great work. thx
Written March 6, 2021
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memery2017
Owen Sound, Canada19 contributions
May 2019
friendly staff. for us, it's in our neighbourhood. Haven't stopped by yet this year but we will. Lots of good information and recommendations.
Written June 4, 2019
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CanadaJones
New York City, NY149 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
This is a great visitors centre as they are in an old train station. I found the hours were limited so they were usually closed when I went by and when I did eventually get in I had hoped for more train artifacts (they had lots of maritime artifacts that were interesting but since it is a train station....). There are a couple of old train cars outside and I would love to see one open as a working diner.
Written August 13, 2018
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Rob S
Owen Sound, Canada50 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
This is what the name describes , an information centre, clean area and well informed people make the experience friendly.
Written November 15, 2017
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rnr636
Elora, Canada1,224 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We missed getting into the Visitor Centre as they are only open from May 20 to October 8th. It is open 7 days from 10 to 4 during that season. And in the off season it is open by appointment. Lots of free parking and located right by the harbour and it's wide paved walkway.
They did have quite a few brochures out front of the building though. The building is actually an old CN Rail Station and is wheelchair accessible.
There were portable washrooms as well.
They did have quite a few brochures out front of the building though. The building is actually an old CN Rail Station and is wheelchair accessible.
There were portable washrooms as well.
Written October 17, 2017
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mindenmaiden
Markdale, Canada36 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
a small but interesting museum with helpful staff .Learn about shipping and boats of the area in early century.
Written October 2, 2017
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Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre
- Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Mon - Thu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
- Hotels near Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre:
- (0.49 mi) The Highland Manor
- (0.22 mi) Springmount Motel
- (0.68 mi) Best Western Inn On The Bay
- (0.43 mi) MacLean Estate Bed & Breakfast
- (0.58 mi) Nights Inn Owen Sound
- Restaurants near Owen Sound Visitor Information Centre:
- (0.16 mi) Mudtown Station
- (0.19 mi) Grey's Boot & Blade
- (0.29 mi) Shorty's Grill
- (0.31 mi) Casero Kitchen Table
- (0.20 mi) Ted & Grace's Snack Bar