You can learn more about Owen Sound’s history by walking the City streets.
The City unveiled an interpretive plaque last week that recognizes the importance of a Highway 26 bridge over the former CP rail line.
The plaque is located on the Grey County rail trail, commemorating the long history of the CPR in the area.
Rail service first came to Owen Sound in 1873 and CPR acquired the line in 1884 to ship supplies from Toronto to Owen Sound and by steamer by water to other ports.
The road bridge was completed in 1931 as vehicle traffic increased and stood until 2005.
There are now more than 30 interpretive plaques in Owen Sound that tell a story about the City’s history.