OSFM Past & Future

Market Past

It is difficult with precision to ascertain where or when the initial Owen Sound Farmers’ Market began. There exists a number of references in the early history of Owen Sound to a “Market Square”. One of these was at the site of Boyds Wharf, (where the current Bayshore Arena is sited) and another was beside the courthouse (current old courthouse). Yet another places the market in its current location prior to any building for its specific use. These differences may reflect the changes occurring as the newly established community grew and evolved. Read full article>>

Market Future

The Owen Sound Farmers’ Market continues to operate from the historic market building located at 114 8th Street East, Owen Sound.

The market board continues to explore opportunities to improve the services provided to (and the environment provided for) our customers and our community.

Some of the mid to long term renovations planned for the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market include: Read full article>>

OSFM Architecture

The Owen Sound Market Building (the former Municipal Water-works building) is a very refined example of a 19th century “functional” building.   The roots of its design derive from the forms of the utilitarian industrial, manufacturing and storage structures erected in Great Britain during the late Georgian and Victorian Industrial Revolution. Such buildings are characterized by simple massings and the use of conventional materials such as brick, stone, and timber in subtle and infinitely varied ways. Read full article>>