Parry Sound
Cottage rentals in Parry Sound and the Georgian Bay area have increased over the last 10 years as more and more discerning travelers discover the incredible beauty of the landscape and the people. When planning your trip to Parry Sound area you can choose from several Ontario cottage rentals and book your vacation with just a few clicks. Our friendly staff are always happy to answer your questions.
Parry Sound is the major centre of the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay. It is located about 2 hours north of Toronto, or 45 minutes away by air. Parry Sound is the commercial centre servicing a year-round population of 18,000 and a seasonal population of over 60,000, comprised of cottage owners, cottage renters and tourists.
Rich in arts, culture and heritage, Parry Sound has lots to offer year round residents and the lucky visitors who have a cottage rental in the area. The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is home to the international chamber summer music festival, the Festival of the Sound. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to its home-town hockey hero, Bobby Orr.
If you are looking for an outstanding vacation destination try a cottage rental in or around Parry Sound. There are several that are just a short drive from the town center.
6 FUN things to do in Parry Sound whether you have a cottage rental or are just passing through.
1. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
The world class Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts in Parry Sound, Ontario, sits on a 3.5-acre waterfront site overlooking beautiful Georgian Bay. Constructed out of the area's natural stone and indigenous trees, the Charles W. Stockey Centre houses a 480-seat acoustically sound Festival Performance Hall, the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame interactive hockey museum and a gift shop. The centre is home of the world-renowned chamber music festival, The Festival of the Sound, and offers a wide variety of year-round entertainment programming including professional theatre productions, concerts, movies, and community events. The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, where nature, culture and entertainment meet.
2. Georgian Bay Airways
Operating out of Parry Sound’s beautiful downtown waterfront in the Heart of the 30,000 Islands, Georgian Bay Airways Ltd. proudly offers a modern fleet of seaplanes to service your flying needs. Canada’s largest Seaplane Training Unit, Sightseeing Air Tours, Fly & Dines, Charters, and Flying Adventures are just a sample of the Georgian Bay Airways experience.
3. Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
The accomplishments of Parry Sound's favourite son are chronicled and celebrated in the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, housed in the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts. Learn about Bobby's beginnings in the town of Parry Sound, his meteoric rise to hockey superstardom, and his continuing legacy of greatness. See memorabilia like the stick and puck he used to score the Stanley Cup-winning goal of 1970, his original locker from the Boston Gardens, two of his Stanley Cup rings and much more. Also make time to see exhibits on recent Bobby Orr Hall of Fame inductees, the souvenir shop, and skill-testing games. The Hall of Fame is open 7 days a week, 10 am to 6 pm
4. ISLAND QUEEN – Canada’s largest sightseeing Cruise Ship
Explore the beautiful Thirty Thousand Island region of Georgian Bay aboard the 550-passenger Island Queen and discover the unbelievable beauty of this remote region of Canada. It would be a pleasure to welcome you aboard.
The Island Queen Cruise departs from the town dock in Parry Sound for two-hour and three-hour sightseeing cruises through the wild and rugged Thirty Thousand Islands region of Georgian Bay. Discover the unbelievable natural beauty of this remote region, recently designated by the United Nations as a Biosphere Reserve. Marvel at the beautiful glacier-sculpted islands, spectacular windswept forests and majestic summer retreats.
5. Bear Claw Tours
Step back in time and travel trails and paths from the mid 1800's. See old homesteads hewn from the rugged Canadian wilderness. Discover long forgotten pioneer passages, secret lakes and awesome forests. A great opportunity for a chance sighting of one of our many black bears or maybe a moose crossing a cranberry bog. Whatever we might cross paths with you'll always marvel at the magnificent scenery of the Great Canadian Shield. www.bearclawtours.com
6. Festival of the Sound
During the summer of 1979, renowned pianist Anton Kuerti purchased a summer home near Parry Sound and organized three concerts by outstanding Canadian musicians. The enthusiastic response to these programs inspired him to propose an annual concert series. Local residents accepted the challenge, and the FESTIVAL OF THE SOUND formed a Board of Directors and became a non-profit corporation with Mr. Kuerti as Artistic Director. The 1980 FESTIVAL OF THE SOUND (FOTS) marked the beginning of Ontario's first annual international summer classical music festival.
