Came across this fantastic list written by Chylyn King, a journalist student working with Parry Sound Tourism and felt we had to share with all of you!
Shared from parrysoundtourism.com :
If you’re in the area and stumped with ideas to enjoy your visit, we have 101 for you to try!
- Get out your Fatbike and enjoy the trails – anytime of the year.
- Attend the Seguin Sled Dog Mail Run, held in Humphrey every February.
- “Light up the Park”, at Market Square Park in November.
- Get out your hiking boots and discover the Rugged Fitness Trail.
- Take the kids sledding at Kinsman Park.
- Finish your Holiday shopping at the Annual One of a Kind Christmas Artisan Show each November.
- Enjoy public skating at the Bobby Orr Community Centre (BOCC) or Humphrey Arena.
- Watch the CP Holiday train cross over the Trestle Bridge on November 29th.
- Ice fish the Big Sound for Lake Trout.
- Attend Art Classes & Wine Glasses at the Charles W Stockey Centre.
- Rent snowshoes and discover the trails at Georgian Nordic.
- Discover winter at Snowfest, in February on Parry Sound Harbour.
- Go back in time with and visit the Parry Sound Museum to see the history of the area.
- Take a quick hike up the look-out tower on Tower Hill for scenic views of spectacular Georgian Bay.
- Enjoy an event, concert, play, or the art and culture at the Charles W. Stockey Centre.
- Visit the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame.
- Have a winter bonfire and roast marshmallows and have hot cocoa.
- Enjoy a stroll and explore the Town docks.
- Take a boat tour on the Island Queen to explore the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay. An unforgettable experience!
- Grab some friends and go bowling at Georgian Lanes.
- Visit the Saturday waterfront market, every Saturday during July and August.
- Rent a canoe or kayak from Ontario Sea Kayak and discover Georgian Bay.
- Enjoy a movie night at the Twin Strand Theatre in Parry Sound.
- Get fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, or desserts at Market Square Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays.
- Stop by one of the book stores in Downtown Parry Sound; Parry Sound Books, or Barely Used Books.
- Partake in “TacoFest” at Glen Burney Lodge in July.
- Spend the day golfing at Seguin Valley, Deer Run or Parry Sound Golf and Country Club.
- Enjoy a sunset sightseeing tour with Georgian Bay Airways.
- Go to Market Square Park for Art in the Park from July 14th-16th.
- Have a beach day at the Waubuno Beach.
- Visit one of the area Provincial Parks (Grundy Lake, Sturgeon Bay, Six Mile Lake, Killarney, Killbear, Oastler, or Massasauga).
- Rent a bike from Parry Sound Bikes.
- Walk down the Algonquin Rotary Fitness Trail for waterfront views.
- Go boating on beautiful Georgian Bay.
- Stroll through downtown and enjoy unique boutiques and shop local.
- Explore ghost town Depot Harbor on Parry Island.
- Explore the shipwrecks of Georgian Bay on a dive tour with Divers’ Nook.
- Find an antique to remember at Harris’ Furniture and Antiques.
- Get out on the water on for some quality fishing with Parry Sound Fishing Charters.
- Create a masterpiece at Northwinds Pottery.
- Craft Beer tasting at Norse Brewery, north of Parry Sound.
- Visit the G’zaagin First Nation Art gallery.
- Experience an ATV adventure with Bear Claw Tours.
- Stop by one of Parry Sound flowers shops, Obdam’s Flowers, Pardon My Garden or Little Garden’s.
- Jump of the rocks at Hole in the Wall
- Experience a taste of Italy at Maurizio’s Pizzeria.
- Watch or participate in the RACH baseball tournament.
- Go hiking or mountain biking at Georgian Bay Nordic Ski and Canoe Club.
- Book a dinner cruise on the M.V. Chippewa to see Georgian Bay’s beautiful sunset.
- Enjoy fine dining at the Log Cabin Inn.
- Explore Humphrey Nature Trails.
- Hike or bike the Rose Point Recreational Trail.
- Tour the Town on two wheels with Parry Sound Bikes.
- Enjoy lakeside lunch at Grand Tappattoo Resort.
- Attend the Trysport Parry Sound “Swim Run Challenge and Open Water Swim” in July.
- Buy a gift for someone you love at Beverlys.
- Take a guided sea kayaking tour with Ontario Sea Kayak Centre.
- Enjoy local fish, salads & desserts at Gilly’s Snug Harbour Restaurant and Marina.
- Rejuvenate with a relaxing massage or beauty treatment at Perfectly Pampered Day Spa.
- Participate in a local Yoga class or Tai Chi.
- Have dinner at Parry Sound’s local brewery Trestle Brewing Company – open year round.
- Celebrate your wedding or re-new your vows on our beautiful waterfront community.
- Join us in October for the Georgian Bay Biosphere annual Brew Ha-Ha.
- Toss in a fishing line from a public dock.
- Purchase locally made wood work.
- Enjoy a delicious ice cream cone from Georgian Bay Airways as you stroll down the Town Dock.
- Check out one of our 4 waterfront restaurants for delicious menus.
- Visit the many art galleries for locally created products.
- Watch the seaplanes land and take off in Parry Sound Harbour.
- Stop by Somewhere In Time Candy & Gift store to feel like a kid again.
- Go camping at the Wasauksing Marina and Campground.
- Go back in time with the Tuesday night Cruzer’s antique car show, every Tuesday in the Island Queen parking lot from June to September.
- Enjoy tasty treats from Orrville Bakery Barista.
- Shoot some hoops or play tennis at the BOCC outdoor courts.
- Learn to sail with Sail Parry Sound.
- Stop by and experience a local Pow Wow. Wasauksing Pow Wow is July 29th – 30th.
- Take a sewing class at the Parry Sound Sewing Centre.
- Jump aboard the “Islander” zodiac boat for an exciting Georgian Bay Adventure.
- Try the famous french fries of Parry Sound at The Kart.
- Rent a movie at Videoflicks.
- Grab a cup of coffee at the Country Gourmet Cafe.
- Go swimming in the freshwater of Georgian Bay.
- Treat yourself to a relaxing day at one of the beauty salon’s in Parry Sound.
- Have a picnic at the Town Docks or Tower Hill.
- Enjoy a plate of fish and chips at Seguin Fish & Chips.
- Take a speed painting class with Jessica Vergeer.
- Purchase handmade Native crafts from the Wolf Den.
- Take your kayak or canoe out for a paddle at Waubano Beach.
- Drive the family out to Whatta Pizza for a delicious slice of homemade pizza.
- Eat dinner at Swiss Chalet and a scoop of ice-cream at Kawartha Dairy for dessert.
- Bring your dogs to one of the local dog parks.
- Be at peace with your mind and body during a yoga class at the Harmony Outdoor Inn.
- Attend the Parry Sound Girlfriend’s weekend, always in November.
- Enjoy movie night every Monday in Rosseau at the Rosseau Field House.
- Attend the annual Fly In Drive In at the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport on September 9th.
- Try an authentic jerk lunch or dinner at Fort Knox Island Grill – open year round.
- Attend the weekly Rosseau Farmer’s Market every Friday throughout July and August.
- Plan a glamping adventure at Outdoor Harmony Inn.
- Head to Killbear Provincial Park to hike Twin Points Trail and visit amazing places.
- Explore The Balsam Wilderness Trail in McKellar.
- Go back in time at the the Humphrey School House Museum.
- If you use social media during your stay don’t forget to #exploreparrysound.
