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The Town of Parry Sound
Our Vision: To be the world renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay.
Parry Sound's waterfront is a gathering place on the shores of magnificent Georgian Bay where culture meets nature - a place of vitality and economic opportunity.
The Town of Parry Sound lies in the heart of the famous 30,000 Islands. It is surrounded by the beauty of Georgian Bay and the rugged pink granite of the Canadian Shield, with its forests, lakes and streams. Parry Sound is a four seasons vacation destination with excellent waterfront facilities for boating, fishing and cruise boating.
The Huron First Nations used the Parry Sound area as a "holiday land" for more than 100 years as their summer hunting and fishing ground. The Ojibway First Nations established a village at the mouth of the Seguin River. They called their village "Wausakwasene" which loosely translated means "shining shore." Parry Sound, the largest town in the area, was incorporated on April 23, 1887.
The steamers were the first lifelines of the settlements, bringing tourists and homesteaders to the area. The Canadian Atlantic Railway, the first railway into the area, reached Rose Point in the early 1900s. With the end of lumbering, the Parry Sound Area turned its attention to the tourism industry.
Luxury hotels had begun to flourish in the area even when the guests had to arrive by stagecoach and boat. The natural beauty of the unspoiled wilderness and the hospitality of the inhabitants resulted in a thriving tourist industry which has continued to grow to the present.
When you browse your way through the many shops that line the main street, you will discover distinctive galleries and experience the unique flavor of the local artisans. Come and see for yourself why we call Parry Sound "the jewel of the 30,000 Islands"!
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