by Waterfront Heritage | Jan 24, 2026 | Ships in Owen Sound
The bulk freighter Algoma Compass arrived in Owen Sound on January 19th for Winter layup. The Compass has been a common visitor to Owen Sound for winter layup, with recent stays in Owen Sound in 2021-22 and 2025. The freighter also tends to have its fair share of...
by Waterfront Heritage | Jan 23, 2026 | Ships in Owen Sound
The CCGS Judy LaMarsh made an appearance in Owen Sound on January 18, making her the first vessel to enter the harbour in 2026! The Judy LaMarsh was called on to clear the path for the Algoma Compass. The Compass had been required to wait in the bay on its way to...
by Waterfront Heritage | Jan 23, 2026 | Ships in Owen Sound
Owen Sound’s last harbour visit of the 2025-2026 season came on December 22 when the Prentiss Brown and St. Marys Challenger arrived at the cement silos. Unlike the last few years where grain was the Saginaw was the most frequent visitor to the harbour, this tug...
by Waterfront Heritage | Dec 8, 2025 | Ships in Owen Sound
On December 4, after a morning of intense snowfall, the Saginaw slid into port with its third grain delivery to Owen Sound for the 2025-2026 shipping season. While the “Witch of November” and bad weather on the lakes meant the end of the season for most...
by Waterfront Heritage | Dec 8, 2025 | Ships in Owen Sound
Owen Sound saw two visitors from the Canadian Coast Guard recently. On November 23rd, CCGS Limnos and the smaller Cove Isle came to Owen Sound. Their purpose wasn’t immediately clear, but the Cove Isle’s destination was listed as “NAVAIDS,”...
by Waterfront Heritage | Oct 31, 2025 | Ships in Owen Sound
The Chi-Cheemaun ended its 51st season on October 26th, and took its repositioning cruise back to Owen Sound on October 27th. 450 people boarded the ferry in Tobermory and rode to the harbour where it will be spending the 2026-2027 winter. Along the way, passengers...
