Guided Tour—Owen Sound, Ontario

Arts & Culture

One of the places you can’t miss during your time in Owen Sound is Tom Thompson Art Gallery, affectionately referred to as the TOM.  The TOM is considered one of the top five art institutions in Canada. The gallery is named after the iconic Canadian painter, Tom Thompson, and features his artwork and memorabilia.

The TOM also has both historical and contemporary Canadian artwork, so whether you have a more historical or modern taste in your art, they’ve got you covered. The exhibits also change throughout the year, making it so that even if you’ve been before, there will always be something new and exciting to see.

Then, if you’re looking for some entertainment, Roxy Theatre is the place to go for live performances. Nash highly recommended catching at least one of their shows.

“It’s got great plays that are put on by local performers,” shared Nash. “They bring in out-of town performances too, but there’s always lots of local talent on display.”

The theatre was built in 1913 and was once an opera house. Its foyer also doubles as an art gallery known as the Griffin Gallery. Even when you are waiting for the doors to open for the show, you’ll be surrounded by beauty and culture.