Explore Parry Sound | Town of Parry Sound

The Town of Parry Sound is the world-renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay.

Located approximately two hours north of Toronto and two hours south of Sudbury, Parry Sound hugs the shores of the world's largest freshwater archipelago, known as the 30,000 Islands. In 2004, UNESCO designated the region as a World Biosphere Reserve, the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere Region.

Parry Sound is rich in arts, culture and heritage. The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame are home to the international summer music festival, the Festival of the Sound. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to home-town hockey hero, Bobby Orr.

The six kilometer Rotary and the Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail is a waterfront trail linking to the North Shore Rugged Trail. Stop along the way for a quick swim in sparkling, clean waters or enjoy a picnic at Waubuno Beach or catch a breath-taking sunset over the Bay.

Visit the Parry Sound Tourism and The Great Canadian Wilderness websites for a listing of attractions, events, accommodations, dining, and promotions.

If you are looking for an outstanding vacation destination, you will find it all in Parry Sound!

Connect with nature and experience the exceptional beauty of eastern Georgian Bay. Learn about our unique environment and cultural history, which tells a story about the ecology and cultures of our region, helping us to live more sustainably in this landscape.

How To Get Here

By Car

From Toronto (approximate travel time is 2.5 hours)
Take Highway 400 Northbound from Toronto to Bowes Street (Exit 224). Merge onto Bowes Street and follow into Parry Sound.

From Sudbury (approximate travel time is 2 hours)
Take Highway 69/400 Southbound from Sudbury to Bowes Street (Exit 224). Merge onto Bowes Street and follow into Parry Sound.

From Bracebridge (approximate travel time is 1 hour)
Take Muskoka Road 118W and turn right onto Highway 169
Turn right onto Lake Joseph Road. Turn left onto Highway 141 near The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport.
Merge right onto Highway 400 Northbound to Bowes Street (Exit 224). Merge onto Bowes Street and follow into Parry Sound.

From Ottawa (approximate travel time is 5 hours)
Follow Highway 417 westbound. Continue on Highway 17 then turn left onto Highway 20 near Renfrew. Turn right onto Highway 60. Follow Highway 60 through Algonquin Park to Huntsville. Merge onto Highway 11 S then exit right to Highway 141 W. Follow Highway 141 and turn right on Lake Joseph Road. Merge onto Highway 400 Northbound to Bowes Street (Exit 224). Merge onto Bowes Street and follow into Parry Sound.

By Water

Approach Chart(s) - Paper
2202 - From the South from Port Severn to Parry Sound
2203 - From the North from Byng Inlet to Carling Rock
2224 - Rose Island to Parry Sound
2225 - Approaches to Parry Sound

Approach Chart(s) - Digital
CA573283 - Approaches to Parry Sound from the North
CA573284 - Approaches to Parry Sound
CA573308 - Rose Island to Parry Sound
CA273097 - Georgian Bay

By Bus

The Ontario Northland bus has daily service to Parry Sound. Please click here to view their schedule.

By Air

The Parry Sound area is also accessible by air through The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport, located in Seguin Township, minutes south of the Town of Parry Sound.

The airport includes:

4900' runway with a 290' by 320' apron and Type K Arcal lighting
A float plane base located on the 4,000' long Robert's Lake connected to the airport via a private access road.
A newly renovated business centre offers a pilot lounge, flight planning station, wireless internet.
Wing's Airport Café serves Breakfast and Lunch weekdays between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM

The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park is undertaking a strategic planning process to develop a clear path forward.

The Business Park has plans to develop up to 145 acres of land for both Aviation and Non-Aviation businesses. The proximity of the Airport Business Park to Highway 400 creates easy access to the Greater Toronto Area while still being part of the gateway into Northern Ontario. This location is perfectly poised to take advantage of the emerging area while becoming a new economic hub within the region.

Maps

The Town of Parry Sound is one of seven members of the West Parry Sound Geography Network (WPSGN). The WPSGN website is available for public viewing and displays town information including:

Roads;
Addresses;
Property lines;
Parks; and
Aerial photography.

A map of the Town of Parry Sound is also available using Google Maps.