Show Your Owen Sound Pride and Support Local This Holiday Season

This holiday season, residents and visitors can celebrate their love of Owen Sound with a range of unique local merchandise now available through Owen Sound Tourism and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery. From cozy winter apparel to artist-inspired keepsakes, these items offer a meaningful way to share hometown pride while supporting local cultural institutions.

Owen Sound Tourism has launched a new line of branded apparel for those who love representing their hometown. The collection includes plaid jackets, hoodies, winter toques, and branded tees — with youth and adult sizes available. Items can be purchased at Tourism at the Tom, City Hall, and the Attack Shack in the Bayshore Community Centre. 

Whether you're looking for a practical gift or simply want to show some city pride, the Owen Sound apparel is a warm, wearable nod to our city’s adventurous spirit. And for those who believe in giving the kind of gift that truly keeps on giving, don’t overlook a hometown classic: Owen Sound garbage bag tags! It may not sparkle under the tree, but every adult in Owen Sound knows there’s no gift more useful once January rolls around.

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is also embracing the holiday season with a festive sale. Popular items, including Sarah Robertson bulbs, 2026 TOM Fundraising calendars, and Tom Thomson mugs, are available in the TOM’s Gift Shop. Supporters can also give the gift of membership and support the TOM year-round. These pieces make thoughtful gifts, especially for art lovers and those who cherish the Gallery’s role in the community. 

Residents are also encouraged to explore the many independent shops throughout the River District and across the city. Supporting local businesses not only strengthens the community but also offers gift-givers a chance to find something unique while contributing to Owen Sound’s thriving small-business economy.  River District gift certificates can be purchased at City Hall and redeemed at any of the hundreds of retail outlets or restaurants in the downtown River District.

For more information, please contact Aidan Ware, Director & Chief Curator, at 519-376-4440 ext. 5001 or email aware@owensound.ca

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