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Battle on the Bay Tournament schedule has been created to allow for time in between games to check out some of the local attractions within Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs. Below you will find some listings and resources to help enhance your visit Aug 3-5.
Owen Sound Tourism Website -
Home | Owen Sound Tourism (link)
This website is loaded with things to do, and places to see, while you spend the weekend with us in Owen Sound. Check out
tours & attractions, events and festivals, and much more.
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Around Owen Sound Website -
Things to See & Do Around Owen Sound (link)
Another great website resource that is jam packed with information.
Attractions, The Bruce Trail, Galleries & Museums, Beaches, Waterfalls, Boating & Water Sports, and much more.
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Bruce Grey Simcoe Website - Owen Sound - BruceGreySimcoe - Owen Sound (link)
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Harrison Park - Owen Sound - 75 - 2nd Ave East Owen Sound ON N4K 2E5 Canada - Harrison Park | Top Attractions | Plan Your Visit | Owen Sound Tourism (link)
Harrison Park straddles the scenic Sydenham River and features beautiful landscapes, century-old trees, hiking and cycling trails, boat rentals, mini-putt, a bird sanctuary, playgrounds and campground. There's a licensed restaurant; the Harrison Park Inn, on site. Public pool open in summer months. Visit the Black History Cairn at the park and Weaver's Creek Falls, near the pool.
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Swimming & Beaches
Kelso Beach @ Nawash Park - 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4 - Kelso Beach at Nawash Park - Google Maps
Located just a couple of minutess from the Balmy Beach Diamond, Kelso Beach Park is a beach, a park, a festival site and local history all in one! Located on the shores of Georgian Bay at the mouth of the Pottawatami River, you can access the park by car via the Eddie Sargent Parkway or by foot or bicycle following the city's harbourfront walkway. The park offers views of the eastern shore of the harbour, interspersed with tall willow trees and boats in the distance. It's adjacent to the Georgian Shores Marina.
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Sarawak Family Park - 318497 Grey Rd 1, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N4 - Sarawak Family Park - Google Maps
Even closer to the Balmy Beach Diamond is a smaller family park (Sarawak) located just across from Legacy Ridge Golf Course. Sarawak Family Park is located on Grey Road 1 just north of Owen Sound. The park is located on Georgian Bay and features a small, but very popular, swimming beach. A playground, plenty of open space, and a pavillion makes Sarawak Family Park a great location to pack a picnic and bring your family for the day.
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Waterfalls
Inglis Falls - 237785 Inglis Falls Rd, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6 - Inglis Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps
Inglis Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region, an 18-metre high cascade on the Bruce Trail where the Sydenham River meets the Niagara Escarpment.
Type: 18-metre cascade
Admission: May to October: $5 per car, or $1 per person if on a bus
River Source: Sydenham River
Open: Year round
Access Difficulty: Easy
Walking Time: 1 min from the parking lot
Directions: From Owen Sound head south on 2nd Avenue East and turn left onto Inglis Falls Road. Conservation Area entrance is on the left.
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Indian Falls - 318614 Grey Rd 1, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N4 - Indian Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps
Just finished a game at the Balmy Beach Diamond, and don't want to travel too far? Discover a gorgeous horseshoe-shaped bridal veil waterfall in the 12 hectare Indian Falls Conservation Area. Follow a one-kilometre trail from the parking lot along the Indian River to the top of the falls. The trail can be a little rough underfoot as you travel over loose stone and up the escarpment. There are stairs to help with the ascent.
During the spring, parts of the trail along the watershed may flood and in the summer months the water flow may decrease significantly. However, the unique rock formations and view of the gorge make the hike worthwhile spring, summer or fall. On route to the falls, you will find cedar, beech and hard maple trees, making it a colourful hike in autumn.
Type: Punge
Admission: Free
Open Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
River Source: Indian River
Access Difficulty: Challenging
Walking Time: 20 minutes from parking lot
Directions: From Owen Sound take Grey Road 1 north towards Balmy Beach and turn left (west) into the Indian Falls Conservation area parking lot. The trail begins to the south west of the baseball diamond.
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Jones Falls - 717875 Hwy 6, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7 - Jones Falls - Google Maps
Jones Falls plunges 12 metres over the Niagara Escarpment just west of Owen Sound on the Pottawatomi River. It's located within the 116-acre Pottawatomi Conservation Area. The half-kilometre trail from the Visitor Centre and Owen Sound Transportation Company parking lot will take you through various tree types and flora and fauna to the top of the falls, with a view of the surrounding lowlands.
In spring, you will find lots of trilliums, columbine and a powerful spring runoff cascading over the escarpment. The Pottawatomi Conservation Area features over 5 kilometres of hiking trails, making it suitable location for snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter if you stay on the marked trails.
Type: Cascade
Admission: Free
Open Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Take caution to avoid the steep cliffs and crevices near Jones falls during the winter.
River Source: Pottawatomi River
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Walking Time: 5 minutes from parking lot
Directions: From Owen Sound head west on 10th Street, which will turn into Highway 6 & 21. At the top of the hill at the lights, turn right heading north on Highway 6 and park at the Visitor Information Centre on your right. Trail starts at the north-east corner of the parking lot.
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Weavers Creek Falls
Located in beautiful Harrison Park, Weavers Creek Falls is an intimate, hidden gem at the end of a short boardwalk through hardwood forest.
In summer, it's a cool, shaded oasis along the spring-fed Weavers Creek. In fall, the autumn leaves of the surrounding woods are bursting with colour. You'll find the waterfall at the south end of the park by the outdoor pool, where parking is available. The boardwalk is located on city property, but Weavers Creek Falls is on private property so please be respectful on your visit.
Weavers Creek flows from the falls through Harrison Park to meet up with the Sydenham River. From mid-September to Thanksgiving you'll find Chinook Salmon swimming in the river, making their way upstream to spawn. Follow the self-guided Owen Sound Salmon TourThis link opens in a new window to learn more. In winter, you can snowshoe throughout Harrison ParkThis link opens in a new window and along the boardwalk to Weavers Creek Falls. If you're feeling adventurous you can hike or snowshoe to Inglis Falls from here, a distance of about 2.5 kilometres on the Bruce Trail. This is a popular hike in all seasons!
Type: Miniature plunge and cascade
Admission: Free
Open: Year-round
River Source: Weavers Creek
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Walking Time: 5 minutes along the boardwalk.
Directions: From downtown Owen Sound head south on 2nd Avenue East and turn left into Harrison Park. Parking is available throughout the park. The Weavers Creek boardwalk is located at the back of the park to the west of the public swimming pool.
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The Launch: The Spot for Food & Fun - 1455 1st Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8 - The Launch - Google Maps
If you're looking for a fun spot in between games, be sure to check out The Launch - one of our tournament field sponsors. Located on Owen Sound’s Harbour leading into The Sydenham River, our kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board rentals offer a tranquil haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and serenity. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a beginner, our rentals cater to all skill levels, inviting you to embrace the thrill of exploration.
In addition to the FUN, The Launch also includes food vendors Amores Pizza, Sundays Ice Cream Parlour, and The Harbour Front Bar. Click here for more information>>> THE LAUNCH – The Spot For Food and Fun (thelaunchos.ca)