| If you’re looking for a great summer getaway | | | | host of land-based activities including hiking along the |
| that offers plenty of activities for the whole family | | | | scenic pathways, sightseeing, shopping in quaint |
| to enjoy, you need look no further than Parry Sound, | | | | boutiques, picnicking in the meadows, and cycling |
| Ontario. The array of activity to be found here is | | | | along the waterfront. There are also many summer |
| amazing and is evidenced by the fact that nearly half | | | | festivals to enjoy including the Festival of the Sound |
| of Parry Sound’s population during the summer | | | | which features a series of classical and instrumental |
| months is due to tourists. | | | | concerts. This series of concerts takes place at the |
| The region is breathtakingly beautiful, overlooking the | | | | end of July and is a favorite among locals and |
| 30,000 Islands region of Georgian Bay and the | | | | tourists alike. |
| world’s deepest freshwater harbour. Located | | | | Parry Sound is also rich in heritage and culture. Once |
| just two hours north of Toronto, Parry Sound is | | | | home to the Ojibway Indians, Parry Sound offers |
| easily accessible by the Trans Canada Highway. | | | | numerous historic locations such as Indian settlements |
| Since Parry Sound is located on the waterfront, | | | | and pioneer homesteads which are open for |
| many of the favoured activities include water sports; | | | | exploration. At the other end of the entertainment |
| sailing, cruising, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing are | | | | spectrum, the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the |
| among the most popular. The annual dragon boat | | | | Performing Arts offers presentations ranging from |
| races are great fun, for spectators and participants | | | | comedians and “down home” musicians to |
| alike. Scuba diving in Georgian Bay is quite an | | | | opera classics, gospel music and plays. |
| adventure thanks to the graveyard of sunken ships | | | | It’s no wonder that Explore, Canada’s |
| and wrecks to be found in the waters off Parry | | | | Outdoor Magazine, ranked Parry Sound one of the |
| Sound. | | | | top 10 best outdoor towns in Canada (March 2007). |
| If you prefer dry land, Parry Sound also offers a | | | | |