by Waterfront Heritage | Jun 9, 2026 | Ships in Owen Sound
Owen Sound had its first shipment of the season on May 30th. The Ontario Venture arrived in the harbour at sunrise to unload grain at the grain elevator. On top of being the first shipment of the season, it was also the ship’s first visit in Owen Sound. The Ontario...
by Waterfront Heritage | May 8, 2026 | Ships in Owen Sound
Owen Sound’s harbour is now empty, but we’ve got a treat for all the ship watchers out there! This video features every ship we captured coming into the harbour. Enjoy a range of video, pictures, and information about each one!
by Waterfront Heritage | May 1, 2026 | Ships in Owen Sound
The Chi-Cheemaun has left Owen Sound to begin its 52nd season of transporting cars between Tobermory and South Baymouth. The ferry left yesterday, April 30th on its repositioning cruise, leaving Owen Sound’s harbour empty. Before leaving, the ‘Big Canoe’ held the...
by Waterfront Heritage | Mar 9, 2026 | Gallery Guides
Welcome to the expanded guide for the CWHC’s north gallery! Here you can find expanded descriptions of the artifacts included in our printed gallery guides! Dugout Canoe: This birch bark canoe has a mysterious origin. It was discovered near Holland Centre in the early...
by Waterfront Heritage | Mar 9, 2026 | Gallery Guides
Welcome to the expanded guide for the CWHC’s south gallery! Here you can find expanded descriptions of the artifacts included in our printed gallery guides! Masthead Lantern: A white navigation light which would have been mounted on a ship’s mast or the forward...
