Parry Sound and Area….a bit of history

 A town, in Central Ontario, Parry Sound is located on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, a very popular cottage country region for Southern Ontario.  Just two hours north of Toronto, and two hours south of Sudbury, Parry Sound also boasts the world’s deepest natural fresh water port.  During the early part of the 20th century, this area was a very popular subject for many of the well-known Canadian artists, the Group of Seven.  Named after the arctic explorer, Sir William Edward Parry, the town site was established in 1857 at the mouth of the Seguin River.

Culture, Events, and sights to see…
-          Annual Sailing Regatta
-          The Festival of the Sound
-          Island Queen 30 000 Island Cruise
-          Hockey legend, Bobby Orr, birth place
-          Bobby Orr Hockey Hall of Fame
-          Charles Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
-          Welcome to Parry Sound Info booth
-          Local News and Online Community
-          CPR Train Trestle 100th Anniversary Celebration
-          Snowmobiling/ATV/Hiking trails
-          Art in the Park
-          Rotary Auction
-          Georgian Bay and Public Beach
-          Parry Sound Bed and Breakfast locales



Boating?  Canoeing?  Jet skiing? 
Winter Skiing? Hungry?

Please check out these local service providers in our close vicinity to help you find a boat or canoe rental:

 

Near North Recreation 
148 HWY 124, Parry Sound, Ontario
705-746-8900
www.nearnorthrecreation.can.com


Georgian Bay Marina
99 Rose Point Road
Parry Sound, Ontario
705-746-9559
www.georgianbaymarina.ca


Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club
21 C10
Parry Sound, Ontario
705-746-5067
www.georgiannordic.com

Ski Muskoka
Deerhurst-Canal Road (or Hidden Valley Road) off Hiway 60
Huntsville, Ontario
705-789-6411 or 705-389-2301
1-800-465-4171
www.skimuskoka.com


The Red Door Bakery
(incredible baked goods daily, gas, propane swap, convenience and ice cream)
321 Hwy 124
McKellar, Ontario
705-389-1166