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 90 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 05m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to Kingston takes 2h 03m and costs around RM 161 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 134 for a 2h 10m 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 Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Ontario Northland, Megabus and Bus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 150 miles and will cost you around RM 273. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about RM 112 for a journey of 260 miles.
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 RM 5.55 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 RM 66.49 and RM 88.65. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.