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Home Town | Owen Sound
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items Owen Sound is where I was born and went to school until Grade 3 the majority of my family still resides there. We have a saying that your born here and come back to die here it is a retirement town and close to cottage country.
This is my favourite place on earch its an amazing beach and holds sooo many memories for me from my childhood Im so glad I was able to share it with my children
Sauble Beach | Ontario's Top Vacation Destination
When I was 8 I worked on this speedway cleaning up the aisles it was fun finding the left behind treasures I even found $50 that day.
Sauble Speedway | Racetrack | 1095 Bruce County Road 14, Hepworth, ON, Canada
One of the only past times in OwenSound is the bowling alley I used to go every time my dad would bring me to go visit my grandparents
The Bowling Alley Owen Sound | Family Entertainment Grey Bruce
This is the only indoor mall in town when I was growing there wasnt anythign across the street they have grown and now there is quiet the shopping district in the area
Map of the Mall | Heritage Place
My dad fell asleep 3 times watching Titanic in this theatre lol
Cineplex.com | Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound
This is the main motel in OwenSound there is 1 other but it doesnt have any amenties like this one does I always got excited to stay here because I got to go swimming as well
Best Western Inn on the Bay | Hotel Rooms
My mother and I used to do daily walks downtown and the art gallery was a landmark for us I dont think we went inside often but it was something that was mentioned alot
Tom Thomson Art Gallery | City of Owen Sound
When I was growing up every year after the santa parade they would dismantle the floats and place them along the path by the library it was always magical day and night walking through the christmas display
Festival of lights
Harrison park was our go to for everything playground, minigolf, paddle boating, camping, seeing the birds, there was an icecream parlour and restaurant in the park and soo much green space
Harrison Park
This is closer to Chatsworth there isnt a posh place in Owen Sound to eat its mostly fast food this place is rated #1 and apparently the fish and chips is really good
Kettles Back Home Cookin' - family restaurant in Owen Sound, ON
Looking for a great deal dont miss checking this store out while your in town
Dirt Cheap
We called this our little doll house my parents split when I was 6 and theres alot of core memories here
The Power of Childhood Homes: A Reflection on Memories and Identity
UPI gas station I used to go to as a kid from my grandparents place and grab surprise bags
Hepworth432 Bruce Street Hepworth, ON N0H 1P0
This was not around when I was a kid but it looks hella fun and its right by the beach
Family fun in Sauble Beach | Ascent Aerial Park
This place is by the beach and is a wonderful spot to grab a burger and yummy poutine soo good
The Beach Burger
We used to have fudge on the board im glad to see they still have a fudge shop near the beach I really love getting slab when Im back home
Bruce County Nut and Fudge Co.