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Though the spotlight has moved on, Owen Sounds reputation as one of Canada's best places for arts and cultural activity continues. For generations, Owen Sound's cultural community has included active groups of individuals excelling in every sector of the arts: classical and folk musicians, world-renowned instrument makers, amateur and professional theatre, writers, area collectives, museums, public art galleries, and presenters of live musical and multi-media events. For links to many of the cultural events and attractions that make Owen Sound an exciting place to both visit and reside in, please visit the City's Festivals & Events web page. From there you can click on the Event Calendar and find out all about upcoming cultural activities in Owen Sound. For more information about the Cultural Capitals of Canada program, please visit the Department of Canadian Heritage website at www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ccc/index_e.cfm. If you would like to visit the archived 2004 web site for Owen Sound's Cultural Capital of Canada Program, click here. Thank you for visiting Owen Sound - a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004 and beyond!
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In 2004, Owen Sound was in the national spotlight as a "Cultural Capital of Canada". It was one of two with populations under 50,000, and the only one in Ontario.