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Public Skating & Good Cheer Rink

Lace up your skates and hit the ice! Whether you’re looking for a free family skate or want to join shinny, figure skating, adult, or kids’ sessions, we have options for everyone. Check the schedule and find the perfect time to enjoy some fun on the ice!

Current status of the (outdoor) Good Cheer Rink: OPEN (as of Jan. 11, 2026).

Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050

Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050 Long-Term Strategic Plan builds off previous strategic plans and was developed through extensive community engagement to identify the seven priorities.

While Vision 2050 is a long-term strategic plan led by the municipality, its success will ultimately be determined by the ongoing contributions of everyone. Click here to learn more.

Public Transit

Explore Owen Sound’s public transit system — from a 4-route city bus service running Monday to Saturday, to a weekly inter-city GOST connection to Guelph, plus mobility-bus options for those with accessibility needs. Real-time trip planning is easy with the free Transit App - click here to learn more!

Grey Bruce Home & Lifestyle Show

Do you have a business that caters to homeowners, renovators, or cottage lovers? This is YOUR chance to showcase your products and services to a highly targeted audience!

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the Grey Bruce Home & Lifestyle Show, taking place at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre & JD McArthur Arena on Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Promotion of Volunteer Award nominations now open at OwenSound.ca/Awards

Vounteer Awards Nominations OPEN!

It’s time to celebrate our community heroes. Nominations are now open for the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Awards, including the Jan Chamberlain Volunteer of the Year Award.

Know someone making a real impact? Click here to nominate them today! Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM

GOST

Inter-community Transit: GOST (Guelph Owen Sound Transportation) is a public transportation service connecting people from Owen Sound to Guelph and stops in between including Chatsworth, Williamsford, Durham, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus and Elora.

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST)

Recreation Programs

We have a fantastic community. Stay healthy and keep active in Owen Sound!

Recreation and Programs

Owen Sound Tourism

Learn about the local events, attractions, accommodations, and more!

Owen Sound Tourism

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