Parry Sound District
Around Parry Sound District
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Parry Sound District
Where the pines meet the bay
Sunset over Georgian BayDeep pine forestGeorgian Bay water
Welcome to the rugged beauty of Parry Sound District, where the granite shores of Georgian Bay meet endless forest. Whether you're here for the fishing, the trails, or just to breathe in that north-country air, you'll find a community that knows how to enjoy the outdoors. Pull up a chair at a local general store and you'll soon feel at home.
Clubs for Parry Sound District
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The room
One room for everyone around Parry Sound District. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Killbear Provincial Park Rocky shores and pine forests on Georgian Bay, great for camping and swimming.
- Grundy Lake Provincial Park Inland lakes and canoe routes, a favourite for family camping.
- Parry Sound Harbour Bustling waterfront with marinas, shops, and boat tours.
- Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Celebrates the hockey legend from Parry Sound.
- Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts Home of the Festival of the Sound and year-round performances.
- Parry Sound CPR Trestle A towering railway trestle now a pedestrian walkway with views.
- Outdoors Hike the trails at Killbear Provincial Park
- Outdoors Camp at Grundy Lake Provincial Park
- With kids Visit the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
- With kids Canoe on Grundy Lake
- Evenings Concerts at the Stockey Centre
- Evenings Pub nights in downtown Parry Sound
- Locals love Cottage country retreats
- Locals love Marinas and boat launches
Through the year
- Festival of the Sound July-August Classical and chamber music performances at the Stockey Centre and other venues.
- Parry Sound Dragon Boat Festival June Team paddling races on the harbour, with food and family activities.
- Parry Sound Winter Carnival February Outdoor games, ice sculptures, and community events in February.
- Burk's Falls Fall Fair September Agricultural exhibits, midway rides, and local food at the fairgrounds.
- Parry Sound Santa Claus Parade December Holiday parade through downtown with floats and lights.
Parry Sound District has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, pleasant summers. The best time to be out is summer for water activities and autumn for the fall colours. Best: Summer for water activities and autumn for fall colours.
Talk like a local
- “The Sound”
- Parry Sound town
- “The Bay”
- Georgian Bay
- “Killbear”
- Killbear Provincial Park
- “Pickerel”
- Walleye fish
Getaways
- Muskoka Cottage country with lakes and golf.
- Midland Historic port town with the Martyrs' Shrine and Wye Marsh.
- Wasaga Beach Longest freshwater beach in the world, summer fun.
- Grey County Scenic drives, waterfalls, and ski hills.
Local flavour
Rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), North Bay Battalion (OHL)
Eat and drink
- Pickerel (walleye) fish and chips Fresh from Georgian Bay
- Butter tarts A Canadian classic
- Maple syrup From local sugar bushes
- Local craft beer From regional breweries
Where people go
- Cottage country Lakeside cabins and cottages
- Marinas Boats and docks on Georgian Bay
- Provincial parks Killbear, Massasauga, and more
- Hunting and fishing lodges Outdoor retreats
- General stores Local gathering spots
- Hockey arenas Community rinks
- Snowmobile trails Winter recreation
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Rural Parry Sound, ON. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.