Parry Sound

Welcome the heart of the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay.

Parry Sound is a thriving urban centre of business, heritage, arts and culture, with all the necessities, and a large selection of restaurants, including an excellent bakery and craft brewery and accommodations throughout. The Town also has a gear and bike shop, making Parry Sound an ideal overnight stop on your Great Lakes Waterfront Trail journey. In the harbour you’ll find multiple companies offering sightseeing tours, giving you the opportunity to explore some of the 30,000 islands on the water by cruise ship, or even through the air by seaplane. With many islands in view, Parry Sounds harbour provides an impression of the vastness of Georgian Bay, while somehow making it seem intimate. Even from the shore, the sunsets are not to be missed.

On the Trail in Parry Sound you’ll enjoy a trip curling right along the shores of Georgian Bay and Parry Sound’s harbour, perfect for a family outing to Parry Sound’s blue flag designated Waubuno Beach. Hikers will find side trails along the bay, some that lead to lovely viewpoints on nearby bluffs. On views, there are none quite like the iconic view from Tower Hill. You won’t want to leave the area without a visit.

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Trail Attributes

Distance: 8.5km

Roughly 4km on family-friendly off-road trail including sections on the limestone Rotary and Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail and the paved Wink’s Link
Seguin Street and Bowes Street are a major road into and out of Town and can be very busy. Use caution.
The section along Church Street can be busy, although much of its length has had its speed reduced to 40 km/h.
At the end of Armstrong Street, the Trail follows a short tunnel below a rail line. The tunnel has low clearance. Cyclists should dismount.

Trail Tips:

Parry Sound is an amazing hub for outdoor activity with tons of amenities including cycling and water sports outfitters. Perfect for a hub-and-spoke style tour.
Tower Hill Lookout gives you an iconic view of Parry Sound.
James Street has a ton to offer including an exceptional bakery, bayside eateries, cruises, white squall and Bearly Used Books, a truly unique used book store. Here you’ll also find the headquarters of the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve.

Local Maps and Connections Staging Areas Amenities and Transit Helpful Links

Links to Local Maps

Parry Sound Municipal Interactive Map
Parry Sound Parking Map (PDF)
Park to Park Trail Map (PDF)
Oastler Lake Park Map (PDF)
Killbear Provincial Park (PDF) Includes park overview, campground and Twin Point Trail maps.

Connections

Park to Park Trail – This 230km trail network extends from stunning Killbear Provincial Park to Algonquin Provincial Park, joining it via two main entry points, Highway 60 near the Oxtongue River and Algonquin Park Access Point #4 – Rain Lake, a great place to pick up an Algonquin backcountry canoe or hiking experience. Much of the Park to Park Trail is open to hikers, cyclists (best for Mountain and Fat bikes) and ATVs, though some sections are restricted to motorized vehicles. The Park to Park parallels the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail for sections of Oastler Park Dr and intersects with it at Rankin Lake Road. The Waterfront trail connects to or is nearby the Rose Point Trail and Seguin Trail sections of the Park to Park Trail.

Community Links

Parry Sound
Seguin Township
Township of The Archipelago

Staging Areas

All staging areas have parking, washrooms (may be seasonal)

4 Bay Street, Parry Sound. Parking lot adjacent to Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. Washrooms are located at Seguin and Gibson
Waubuno Beach, Prospect Street Terminus

Where to Stay:

Under the sheets? There are several hotels, motels and inns located in Parry Sound.

Under the stars? Oastler Lake Park and a local KOA are located directly on route in nearby Seguin Township. Killbear Provincial Park is also located roughly 30km out of Town to the northwest.

Amenities

Accommodations, Campground
Accommodations, Roofed
Beaches
Groceries
Hospital
LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
Marinas
Museums
Outfitters
Parry Sound Bikes, White Squall and Trysport
Restaurants
Shopping Areas
Tourist Information
Washrooms
At the corner of Seguin and Gibson
WIFI
Winter Maintenance

Transit

Transit:
Ontario Northland runs a bus service from Toronto with many stops through the North including communities along Highways 400 and 69.

Shuttle
In addition to their touring opportunities, Humdinger Tours offers a customizable shuttle service which can include luggage and gear. Contact them for a quote.

Helpful Links

Tourism (General)
Parry Sound Tourism – Activities, events and recommendations for the Parry Sound area.
Explorer’s Edge – Regional tourism for Muskoka, Parry Sound and the surrounding area. Places to visit, activities, packages and events.
Muskoka Tourism – Places to eat, places to stay, packages events etc for the District of Muskoka and an interactive map.

Museums and Heritage Sites
West Parry Sound District Museum – Located on Tower Hill, with an incredible view of the surrounding area.
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame – Devoted to the NHL legend and former Parry Sound resident, located right on the waterfront and near a beautiful stretch of Waterfront Trail.

Cruises and Sightseeing Tours
See Island Queen Cruise and the MV Chippewa III for cruise options.
Georgian Bay Airways for a bird’s eye view of the 30,000 islands!

Natural Attractions
Parry Sound is a hub of outdoor activities. You’ve find lakes to paddle, enjoy a hike up the Tower Hill Lookout and heritage garden or along the Rotary and Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail and visit Blue Flag designated Waubuno Beach.
Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve – check out their Amazing Places for a lot of great regional suggestions to visit