River District

Welcome to the River District. Nestled along the banks of the Sydenham River in the picturesque city of Owen Sound, Ontario. You’ll be welcomed by historic architecture and modern conveniences. Time can be spent in one of our shops, catering to a wide array of tastes from home décor, fashion, health & wellness, literature and music to toys, games, specialty foods, and many more. The River District is home to many locally-owned restaurants with flavours and cuisine from around the world. Lose yourself in the River Districts' rich art scene complete with outdoor art installations, murals, and an abundance of galleries showcasing local artists. 

Once you’ve explored what the River District has to offer it won’t be your last visit.

Come spend the day with us

We acknowledge with respect, the history, spirituality, and culture of the Anishinaabe people who consist of The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Bodéwadmi Nations on whose traditional territories we gather and whose ancestors signed Treaties with our ancestors. We recognize also, the Metis and Inuit, whose ancestors shared this land and these waters. May we all, as Treaty People, live with respect on this land, and live in peace and friendship with all its diverse peoples.

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Owen Sound Farmers' Market
88 8th Street East
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The Goods Kitchen Pastry Coffee
938 2nd Avenue East
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A Golden Repair Jeweller
809 2nd Avenue East
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High Society Owen Sound
910-912 2nd Avenue East
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The Rocking Horse Toy Store
849 2nd Avenue East
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Sunpoint Tanning Salon & Womens Clothing
918 2nd Avenue East
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Owen Sound iRepair
278 8th Street East
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Phoenix Book Store
980 2nd Avenue East
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Cannabis Grey Bruce
236 8th Street East
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The Gathering Table
777 2nd Avenue East
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REACH Centre Grey Bruce Shop
369 8th Street East
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Jan's Candles and Gifts and Tanning Salon
919 2nd Avenue East
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Body Science Bath & Body Products
781 2nd Avenue East
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Fabulous Hair Extension and Beauty Store
154 10th Street East
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Daisy's Clay House
258 8th Street East
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Home Decor and More
784 2nd Avenue East
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The Basics Wellness Clinic
1037 2nd Avenue East
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Greyfair Flooring
762 2nd Avenue East
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This 'N' That Vendors Market
785 2nd Avenue East
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Cut Master Hair Salon, Tanning & More
882 2nd Avenue East
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Fulford's Kitchenware, Bathware & Hardware
874 2nd Avenue East
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Moonfire Cannabis Owen Sound
1050 2nd Avenue East
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Artists' Co-op Owen Sound
942 2nd Avenue East
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Hometown Sports Excellence
1063 2nd Avenue East
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Lawson's Health Products
917 2nd Avenue East
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Wild Flowers Consignment Boutique
840 2nd Avenue East
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Sour Cats Records
279 9th Street East
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Scenic City Game Emporium
807 2nd Avenue East
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Baby's Way Boutique
277 10th Street East
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The Fabric Centre
112 9th Street East
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Pretty Woman's Shoes & Swirls
921 2nd Avenue East
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Grey County Ranch
937 2nd Avenue East
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PK's Caribbean Cuisine | Authentic Jamaican Food
208 8th Street East
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The Goods Kitchen Pastry Coffee
938 2nd Avenue East
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Channing Restaurant
1002 2nd Avenue East
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Europa Restaurant
282 8th Street East
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The Bavarian Hut - German Cuisine
774 2nd Avenue East
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Yummy Yummy Japanese & Thai Cuisine
251 10th Street East
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Naagan by Zach Keeshig
279 10th Street East
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Fuego Wood Fired Pizza
136 10th Street East
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Shorty’s Grill with Friends
967 3rd Avenue East
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Mr. Khan Gyros & Fish Corner
132 9th Street East
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Sundays Ice Cream Parlour
842 2nd Avenue East
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Papa John's Pizza
1023 2nd Avenue East
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Jazzmyn's Tapas and Taps Restaurant
261 9th Street East
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10th Street Diner
340 10th Street East
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The Pub Restaurant Owen Sound
1005 2nd Avenue East
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CMHA Fresh Roots Cafe
1026 2nd Avenue East
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Boon Bakery - Gluten Free
813 2nd Avenue East
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Casero Kitchen Table
946 3rd Avenue East
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Mochi Bubble Tea
237 10th Street East
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Sabitri's Global Cuisine
941 2nd Avenue East
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Sugar Dust Baking
271 9th Street East
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Parkwood by Heartwood
939 2nd Avenue East
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Papi's Eatery & Lounge
215 8th Street East
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Tom Thomson Art Gallery
840 1st Avenue West
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PWRFade Golf Simulator Lounge
209 9th Street East
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Harmony Centre Owen Sound
890 4th Avenue East
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Artists' Co-op Owen Sound
942 2nd Avenue East
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Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
824 1st Avenue West
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Owen Sound Farmers' Market
88 8th Street East
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Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
901 3rd Avenue East
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Gallery de Boer Fine Art
969 2nd Avenue East
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Georgian Bay School of the Arts (The)
938 2nd Avenue East
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The Historic Roxy Theatre
251 9th Street East
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Daisy's Clay House
258 8th Street East
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