Located at the mouth of the Sydenham River and surrounded by the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, Owen Sound has significant history as one of the busiest ports in Canada. The Port of Owen Sound: 1840 - 1912 tells the story of this remarkable community, from the handshake that created it, to its emergence as the gateway to the settlement of western Canada. With profiles of many of the community builders and illustrated with many rare historic photographs, The Port of Owen Sound provides readers with an entertaining glimpse into the history of 'Corkscrew Town'.
