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 | 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...
