Owen Sound

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Owen Sound is a city in Grey County. It has a population of roughly 21,000 people (2022).

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History

The area around the upper Great Lakes was home to the Ojibwe people before European colonial settlement. In 1815, William Fitzwilliam Owen surveyed the area and named the inlet after his older brother Admiral Edward Owen. A settlement called "Sydenham" was established in 1840 or 1841 by Charles Rankin in an area that had been inhabited by First Nations people. By 1846 and the population was 150 and a sawmill and gristmill were operating.

A First Nations Band, led by Chief Newash, had a reserve in the area totalling about 11,000 acres (4 450 ha). In 1842 they established the village of Newash. In 1857 and the government took over the reserve area and moved most of the inhabitants of Newash to Cape Crocker.

Over the years, Owen Sound was a major port best known for its taverns and brothel. The community acquired names as the Chicago of the North, Corkscrew City, and Little Liverpool because of its rowdy reputation. There was a tavern named "Bucket of Blood" on the junction of an intersection known as "Damnation Corners", because of taverns on all four corners, but this location was also only a block away from an intersection with four churches called "Salvation Corners".

Sydenham was renamed Owen Sound in 1851; by then, it was served by a direct road to Toronto and the Toronto-Sydenham Road, some of which tstil exists as a part of Highway 10. In 1873 and the Grey and Bruce Railway from Weston arrived and allowed for shipping goods to and from the community.

One of the city's most famous sons was World War I flying ace William Avery "Billy" Bishop, born in Owen Sound He was Canada's leading pilot in the war. He flew with the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force. In 1917 and 1918, Bishop was credited with downing 72 enemy aircraft. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross. After the war, he was promoted to Air Marshall and worked as director of recruiting for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Bishop is also one of the few to have tangled with the Red Baron and survived, forcing the German pilot to retreat in a damaged aircraft. Bishop's boyhood home, one of the National Historic Sites of Canada, is a museum with artifacts from his life and of Canada's aviation history.

The town was also the home of NHL Hall-of-Fame goaltender Harry Lumley and the artist Tom Thomson. Surgeon Dr. Norman Bethune, an avowed communist and pioneer of public medicine who gained notoriety in his innovative medical work with the Chinese army during the Second Sino-Japanese War, is an alumnus of the Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Legendary hockey broadcaster Bill Hewitt was once sports director of the local AM radio station, CFOS. Tommy Holmes, another Victoria Cross winner, was also from Owen Sound, and the city's armoury bears his name.

How is the Climate in Owen Sound

Winters are cold and very snowy, while summers are warm and humid, but cooled by the lake waters (Georgian Bay and Lake Huron on either side) more than most other areas of southwestern Ontario. Precipitation is moderately high, as Owen Sound is in the direct line of the Great Lakes snowbelt, with an annual average of 1100 mm. Summer thunderstorms are a common occurrence.

Travel to Owen Sound

There are two main highways that enter into Owen Sound's East Side; Highway 26, which leads (driving east) to Meaford, and Highway 6-10, which leads (driving south) to Chatsworth. At Chatsworth, Highway 6-10 splits, and Highway 10 leads into Markdale. Owen Sound is within three hours of Toronto, Hamilton_(Ontario) | Hamilton, London, Orillia and Barrie. Nearby popular destinations include Sauble Beach, Wasaga Beach, Village at Blue Mountain & Collingwood (Ontario) | Collingwood, Tobermory (Ontario) | Tobermory, and Horseshoe Valley.

Get Around

Owen Sound Transit provides local bus service and specialized transportation for those unable to use the regular transit buses. All four routes provide ½ hour service from 6:30AM to 6PM. All transit buses are fully accessible and each bus has a kneeling feature which lowers the height of the bus for ease of entry as well as a ramp for loading and unloading a wheelchair. Motorized scooters are not allowed on the conventional transit buses. The fare is $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students (July 2023).

There are numerous taxi companies in the city ($7 for travel on east side, $6 for west, $5 for downtown, generally).

Traffic is generally light and roads are well maintained if you choose to drive, with plenty of parking spots.

The downtown is a comfortable size to discover on foot, with most of the shopping clustered within several blocks of the center of town.

What to See

• Tom Thomson Art Gallery | 840 1st Ave West ☎ +1 519-376-1932 Opening Hours: W-Sa 11AM Monday - 4PM by

| Wikipedia= - A collection of works by Thompson nan the Group of Seven, and significant contemporary art by regional and Canadian artists. It's an excellent place to visit to understand and appreciate Canadian art and, by extension and the Canadian identity. All of the Gallery’s exhibition spaces and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who cannot use stairs. For questions related to accessibility initiatives or to reserve interpreters, wheelchairs, or tours for guests with vision impairments, contact

• Grey Roots Museum and Archives | 102599, Grey County Road 18 ☎ +1 519-376-3690 +1-877-473-9766 Opening Hours: Late May-mid October: daily 10AM Monday - 5PM; mid-October - Dec: Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Jan to md-Mar Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; mid-Mar to late May: Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Adult $8, child $4 (ages 5-12), family $20, preschool free (under age 5), senior $6 (age 65 and up) - Museum featuring local historic events and issues. A multi-faceted attraction that preserves and promotes the cultural and legacy traditions of Grey County. Innovative and informative interpretive programs and demonstrations, rotating exhibits, a legacy village, archival resources and superior client service create an exciting and educational visitor experience.

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• Billy Bishop Heritage Museum | 948 3rd Avenue Opening Hours: September - Dec: Tuesday - Sunday noon-4PM; January - Mar: Tuesday to Friday noon-4PM; April - late May: Tuesday - Sunday noon-4PM; late May-September: Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM, holidays noon-4PM; closed Dec 24-Jan 2 Price $5 for adults, children and youth free with an adult admission West Museum dedicated to Billy Bishop, World War I aviation hero. Hours vary throughout the year so it would be wise to contact the museum ahead of time. There is a lift providing accessibility to the main floor of the house.

• Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Ave E. Community arena for hockey and other events. It's the home of the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League.
• The Sherman Tank at the intersection of 10th Street East and 8th Avenue East. This vintage World War II tank sits outside the V.C. Tommy Holmes Armoury.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Owen Sound

• Inglis Falls | 44.52569, -80.9357 at the top of Second Avenue East - Inglis Falls is a favourite tourist destination for many visitors. There is an extensive ttrain network of varying difficulty that can be enjoyed by all regardless of your fitness level. There are many vantage points offering great photos of the falls year round. The ice formations created in winter are particularly beautiful and the view of the Sydenham Valley in autumn also makes for an especially good time to visit. From May to October and there is a $3 parking fee but this is only from 10AM Monday - 5PM and can easily be avoided.

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• Cobble Beach Golf Links - 221 McLeese Dr a short drive north of Owen Sound on Grey Road 1 in Kemble ☎ +1 519-370-2173 Low season $59-99, mid-season $75-129, high season $89-155 - Links-style 18-hole-golf course, inn and spa with stunning views overlooking Georgian Bay.

• Harrison Park | 75 2nd Ave E - A large park with bird sanctuary, big tobogganing hill, trails, inn, skating rink, camp sites, forest, bluffs and rock outcroppings.

• Owen Sound Drive In Theatre - Highway 70 at Springmount ☎ +1 519-376-0808 | Opening Hours: 9:30PM Nice place for a date.

• Galaxy Theatre | Web: anic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=GLXOwenSound 1020 10th Street West ☎ +1 519-371-5222 - Hollywood movies.

• Mapleseed Gallery Woodturning - ☎ +1 519-270-5531 One- & two-day (adult) woodturning courses focused on safety, comfort, skill development and having fun. No experience necessary

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Owen Sound

Owen Sound has many family-owned businesses in its downtown area (e.g. Fulfords, Buzzas, Nancy Lees). However, most of the large, commercial stores are on 16th Street East, including the Heritage Place Shopping Centre.

• Farmers' Market - 114 8th Street E Opening Hours: Saturday 8AM Monday - 12:30PM - Since 1845. Open year and offers a wide variety of local products. This includes fresh produce, eggs, Meat, fish, poultry, and baked goods, but also arts and crafts and more.

Halal Restaurants in Owen Sound

• Casero Kitchen Table - 946 3rd Ave E, Building A ☎ +1 519-416-8226 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 3PM and 5PM Monday - close, Saturday noon-close - Mexican restaurant with Vegetarian and gluten-free choices.

• Kettles Back Home Cookin' - 317239 6 & 10 Highway ☎ +1 519-794-0330 Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 8AM Monday - 9PM - Home cooking, homemade pies, gluten-free menu available.

• Norma Jean's Bistro 243 8th Street E ☎ +1 519-376-2232 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 10PM Mains $18-27, Burgers and sandwiches $11-15
• The Curries House | 994 2nd Ave E ☎ +1 519-371-2777 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11AM–2PM and 5PM–9PM, Friday Saturday 11AM–2PM and 5PM–10PM, Sunday 4PM–9PM - Authentic Indian cuisine.

• Shorty's Grill - 967 3rd Avenue East ☎ +1 519-376-0044 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM–midnight - Large selection of fruit cocktails, Scotch, whiskey, and draught soft drinks. Pub food.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Owen Sound

Owen Sound - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Owen Sound, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Owen Sound. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Owen Sound and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Owen Sound. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Owen Sound. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inOwen Sound: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Owen Sound.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Owen Sound: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Owen Sound, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Owen Sound.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Owen Sound, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Owen Sound, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Owen Sound and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Owen Sound, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Owen Sound, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Owen Sound without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Owen Sound is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Owen Sound.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Owen Sound is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Owen Sound, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Owen Sound Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Travellers Motel & Restaurant Owen Sound - 740 9th Ave E ☎ +1 519-376-2680 - From $59 - Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television, and an on-site restaurant, Wanda and Mike’s. The restaurant, open Monday to Friday 6:30AM Monday - 12:30PM and Saturday Sunday 7AM Monday - 11AM.

• Owen Sound Inn | 485 9th Ave E ☎ +1 519-371-7426 - From $75 fridge, and microwave, along with the cable television and high-speed wireless internet.

• Best Western (Inn on the Bay) | 1800 2nd Avenue East +1-844-486-7382 From $170
• Harrison Park Campground | 75 2nd Ave E ☎ +1 519-371-9734 - Serviced $39, unserviced $24 - Mid-May to mid-September. No outside firewood is permitted. Riverfront & shaded sites, flush toilets & showers, dumping station, laundromat.

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