Community Waterfront Heritage Centre (CWHC)
Celebrating the Marine, Rail and Industrial Heritage of Owen Sound, Ontario
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HMCS Margaret Brooke
An unusual visitor came to Owen Sound recently. October 3 saw the arrival of HMCS Margaret Brooke, a Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel designed to operate in Canada’s Arctic regions. The vessel arrived as part of a tour of Great Lakes ports which also included...
Chi-Cheemaun Return to Owen Sound
The Chi-Cheemaun is coming back to Owen Sound for the winter on October 27th! 🕙 We'll be open from 12pm–5pm to welcome the ferry back into the harbour! ⛴️ The 'Big Canoe' is expected to arrive around 4pm 🎟️ Entry will be by donation for the day 👋 Join us in greeting...
Silent Movie Night
Come to the museum for a classic film! 📅 November 7 🕙 Doors open at 5:30pm | Movie starts at 6:00pm 🎬 Buster Keaton’s “The General” 🎟️ Entry by Donation 🍿 Bring your favourite movie snacks or get them at the museum! "The General" is one of Buster Keaton's most famous...
PA Day Programs
Join us at the CWHC for the October 24th and November 21st PA Days for magnets and models! 📅Oct 24: Magnet Painting | Nov 21: Model Building 🕙 10am–4pm 📧 Email info@waterfrontheritage.ca to learn more. Magnet Painting is $10/person. Model costs are TBD
Sailors Grave Stories
⚓️ Spooky stories from the Great Lakes await! Join us at Greenwood Cemetery on October 29th and November 6th for Sailor Grave Stories & Great Lakes Ghost Ships. 🕗 45-minute walking tour starting at the mausoleum 🎟️ $10 | Tickets at the museum or online here 👟 Wear...
The Oakglen Leaves Town
MV Oakglen was a feature of Owen Sound's waterfront for most of 2025. To the enjoyment of some and frustration of others, its winter layup, which began on New Years Eve in 2024, lasted over 8 months before ending on September 20. Like the John D. Leitch which spent a...
Research Vessel on Georgian Bay
Owen Sound saw an interesting visitor recently when R/V Sturgeon pulled into the Harbour. The Sturgeon is a research vessel operated by the United States Geological Survey. It supports fisheries related science, including deepwater studies, restoration ecology, and...
Tall Ship Sails Into Owen Sound
Owen Sound saw the return of the Playfair on July 26th. The Playfair is an occasional visitor to the harbour and is notable for its “brigantine” rigging. Brigantine ships use square sails on the foremast and fore-and-aft sails on the mainmast. The Playfair is operated...
Tugboat Returns Home
Earlier this summer, Owen Sound received an uncommon visitor. The tugboat Jarret M arrived in our harbour on July 20th. The Jarret M is a project tug currently owned and operated by McKeil Marine. It arrived in preparation for work being done near Meaford. Over the...
Salt Comes Early in Owen Sound
We were pleasantly surprised on June 9th to see the arrival of the Algoma Intrepid in the harbour. The Intrepid is a 650-foot Equinox Class bulk carrier owned by the Algoma Central Corporation, and has made salt deliveries to Owen Sound before, with the last visit...
The Saginaw’s First 2025 Visit to Owen Sound
Practically in the wake of the Prentiss Brown and St. Mary's Challenger, the first grain shipment of 2025 arrived on June 4. The grain was delivered by the Saginaw, which is one our most regular visitors to the harbour these days. The Saginaw carries a variety of...
First Shipment of the Season!
Owen Sound has seen its first delivery on the harbour for 2025! Say hello to the Prentiss Brown and St. Mary's Challenger, which arrived on May 28th bringing powdered cement from Charlevoix, Michigan. The Prentiss Brown and St. Mary's Challenger are an articulated tug...
Curator’s Corner
Zac - The CuratorZachary McLean is the current curator of the Community Waterfront Heritage Center. He graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and furthered his understanding of museums by obtaining his Ontario College Graduate...
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Comunity Waterfront Heritage Centre (CWHC)
1155 1st Ave W,Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
Call Us: 519-371-3333
Email: info@waterfrontheritage.ca