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.