The City of Owen Sound is located on the southern shores of Georgian Bay along the Niagara Escarpment. Owen Sound has a beautiful harbour, winding rivers, tree-lined streets, colourful parks, lush hillsides, and ravines. The unique ecosystem is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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With a growing population of 21,000, Owen Sound is the largest urban community in Grey and Bruce Counties. Combined this area represents a commercial market of over 158,000 customers. Owen Sound is the seat of the County of Grey municipal government, and hosts a number of regional, provincial and federal government offices. There are a selection of quality elementary, secondary, and private schools. Owen Sound also boasts a campus of Georgian College - the home of the Centre for Marine Training and Research. |
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With the downtown stores flanked by businesses and industries on the East and West hills, the economy is both balanced and diversified. The downtown core has been enhanced in recent years, and yet remains pleasantly reminiscent of the 1900s. The businesses on the East and West hills have established vibrant, arterial shopping centres. |
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Residents and tourists can enjoy a variety of recreation facilities. The City operates two arenas, indoor and outdoor pools and skating rinks, and numerous soccer and baseball complexes. Two of Ontario's finest golf courses serve the City: Legacy Ridge; and Cobble Beach. Excellent boating and fishing are available on Georgian Bay and accessible from our preeminent Georgian Shores Marina. Crosscountry skiing areas, downhill skiing clubs, and thousands of kilometres of snowmobile trails are accessible during the winter months. |
Additional information is provided on our New Resident Information webpage.
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