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
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.
How to Get to Owen Sound
Plane
Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 144 km from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 10m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Owen Sound to London takes 2h 10m and costs around AED 110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about AED 147 for a 4h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 161 km from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Kingston, the ticket costs about AED 195 for a journey of 241 km.
Airlines serving Owen Sound
Where to stay in Owen Sound
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound and Best Western Inn On The Bay.
Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound
Hiring a car in Owen Sound
Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Owen Sound, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.