Rainbow Country Travel Association

Parry Sound and Area

Parry Sound, Nobel, Pointe au Baril, Britt

Located on the scenic shores of Georgian Bay, the Parry Sound Area is an ideal destination for both sport fishermen and family vacationers. The area offers a great selection of hotels, motels, cottages and resorts, shops, restaurants, sights to see and activities to do during your stay.

Just a short 2-hour drive north of Toronto is the Town of Parry Sound. Because the town doubles in size spring to fall with cottagers, you’ll find it a happening place to visit. Add to that the town’s location on northern Georgian Bay in the heart of the 30,000 Islands and you have a great vacation destination that can’t be beat!

Parry Sound has a lot of choices when it comes experiencing the great outdoors. The Seguin Trails are perfect for a hike or a bike ride. You can also stretch your legs and take in the sites along the Waterfront Fitness Trail. And if you are really into raising your heart rate stop at each of the fitness stations and get in a little extra workout along the way.

The Charles W. Stockey Centre for Performing Arts houses a 480-seat Festival Performance Hall and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame.

The Stockey Centre runs year-round, presenting artists of excellence and celebrating athletes of excellence. Performances of all genres are presented including music of all types, theatre, contemporary dance, comedy, literary readings, performances for children and community events.

The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is an interactive hockey museum with a wide variety of photos, memorabilia and artifacts about Bobby Orr, who was born in Parry Sound. Exhibits include Orr’s NHL rings, a number of his trophies and awards, some of the jerseys he played in, a pictorial history of his career and a number of interactive games and activities related to hockey.

Just a “stone’s throw” north of Parry Sound you can visit Nobel, Pointe au Baril and Britt. Each community has it’s own unique appeal to travelers. These towns personify the beauty of Northern Ontario with miles of Georgian Bay shoreline, Boreal and Carolinian forests offering nature trails and pristine waterways everywhere. They offer an excellent assortment of housekeeping cottages and American Plan lodges with Boat and motor rentals to get you out and enjoy the “True North” in this intimate and majestic setting, whatever the budget or the need.

Georgian Bay is also renowned as one of the world’s best boating and sailing waters, with the 30,000 Islands serving as a spectacular backdrop and anchorage. With marina and service facilities, the area is a popular cruising destination and is ideal for all water sports enthusiasts, from the experienced kayaker to children wading along the shoreline.

It is no secret that these waters are home to a variety of northern freshwater fish species that are eager to take the bait!

Parry Sound, Nobel, Pointe au Baril and Britt Area offers an escape from city life from rough and rustic to luxury all the way. Come experience a true north vacation tradition.

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