Community Waterfront Heritage Centre, Owen Sound

Community Waterfront Heritage Centre, Owen Sound A museum preserving and celebrating Owen Sound's marine, rail, and industrial history.

The Ontario Venture is the first ship to unload in Owen Sound in 2026! The freighter pulled up to the grain elevator thi...
05/30/2026

The Ontario Venture is the first ship to unload in Owen Sound in 2026! The freighter pulled up to the grain elevator this morning for its first ever delivery to Owen Sound.

📢 Heads up Ship Watchers! 📢As of 9:45am, the Ontario Venture is at Sault Ste. Marie with Owen Sound listed as the destin...
05/29/2026

📢 Heads up Ship Watchers! 📢

As of 9:45am, the Ontario Venture is at Sault Ste. Marie with Owen Sound listed as the destination! The ship is currently expected to arrive early in the morning tomorrow, May 30.

You can now visit the Marine & Rail Museum 7 days a week!Starting today, we will be open daily from 10am-4pm. We can't w...
05/27/2026

You can now visit the Marine & Rail Museum 7 days a week!

Starting today, we will be open daily from 10am-4pm. We can't wait to share local history with all of our visitors this summer.

The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre will be held at the museum at 7pm on June 2,...
05/26/2026

The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre will be held at the museum at 7pm on June 2, 2026, with light refreshments.

Membership renewals and new memberships can be purchased via cash or cheque at the AGM, e-transfer to [email protected] or Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/community-waterfront-heritage-centre-vip-membership

Memberships are $25 for an individual or $45 for a family.

Members in good standing as of June 2, 2026 will be eligible to vote on matters presented at the AGM.

Did you hear that? The Kennedy whistle is back in action!Thanks to Ted Noble for supplying the parts and expertise to ge...
05/23/2026

Did you hear that? The Kennedy whistle is back in action!

Thanks to Ted Noble for supplying the parts and expertise to get it running!

We also want to shout out Daniel Fletcher - Team Tedford RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty, another major whistle supporter who helped us replace its motor last year to keep it running smoothly.

Are you looking for Owen Sound Souvenirs? Are you trying to support local businesses? Come to the CWHC! Our gift shop ha...
05/23/2026

Are you looking for Owen Sound Souvenirs? Are you trying to support local businesses? Come to the CWHC! Our gift shop has:

⭐Magnets, stickers, and other souvenirs
⭐Books by local authors
⭐Work by local artists
⭐And more!

Most of our inventory comes from businesses in Grey and Bruce counties, so shopping here supports both the museum and local entrepreneurs!

The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre is looking for youth with a passion for history to join our team this summer! B...
05/22/2026

The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre is looking for youth with a passion for history to join our team this summer! Become a Museum Assistant and help us bring our marine and rail heritage to life!

🏛️ Help visitors connect with our shared past
📜 Work with artifacts and create new exhibits
✨ Deliver programs to entertain and educate
And more!

Job descriptions and eligibility requirements can be found at:
https://ca.indeed.com/job/museum-assistant-f6dc7f08d02092b3

Please send resumes to [email protected]

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Come to the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre!The museum is now open from Wedn...
05/17/2026

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Come to the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre!

The museum is now open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.

Coach 4884 is now available for rentals! Book our historic train car for your parties, meetings, or other events! Our 19...
05/16/2026

Coach 4884 is now available for rentals! Book our historic train car for your parties, meetings, or other events! Our 1953 Pullman Coach:

⭐Seats 40 people
⭐Is equipped with two washrooms and a kitchenette
⭐Has air conditioning for those hot summer days!

Coach rentals are $100/half day. Email [email protected] to schedule your event!

Please be aware that due to the historic nature of Coach 4884, the space is not wheelchair accessible.

Name that ship! This week’s ship:🚢Was a freighter in the Hindman fleet⚓Struck a pier at Goderich in 1978🌊Foundered under...
05/16/2026

Name that ship! This week’s ship:

🚢Was a freighter in the Hindman fleet
⚓Struck a pier at Goderich in 1978
🌊Foundered under tow on its way to Mexico in 1981

Our last mystery ship was the Norgoma.

Address

1155 1st Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON
N4K4K8

Telephone

(519) 371-3333

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