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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Owen Sound to see all of its attractions.
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 55m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Owen Sound to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around ₹ 1,586 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about ₹ 3,338 for a 4h 04m 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 Avis, 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 ₹ 1,419. From Kingston, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,090 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 Diamond Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound
Most booked hotels in Owen Sound
Hiring a car in Owen Sound
Expect to pay ₹ 119 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 ₹ 1,432 and ₹ 1,910. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.