Parry Sound, Ontario

PARRY SOUND
ONTARIO > NEAR NORTH REGION
• www.townofparrysound.com
• Located in northern Ontario on the eastern shore of the
sound after which it is named - just off Georgian Bay
• Population: approximately 6,200 year-round residents, and
approximately 18,000 seasonal/summer residents
• 220 km north of Toronto; 150 km southwest of North Bay
Small Town
jewel of the
30,000 Islands of
Georgian Bay
Notable features:
• Popular cottage country region for Southern Ontario residents
• World’s deepest natural freshwater port
• Birthplace of hockey legend Bobby Orr
• During the early part of the 20th century, the area was a popular
subject for the many scenic art works of Tom Thomson and members
of the artistic ‘Group of Seven’
• Tourism is a major industry
Hugging the shores of Georgian Bay, the Town of Parry
• Coastline is home to the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve, one of
Sound is rich in arts, culture and heritage - and is world only 13 UNESCO sites in Canada
renowned as the hometown of hockey legend, Bobby Orr.
Breathtaking vistas, fresh water and warm hospitality are
Main Attractions:
what make Parry Sound the four-seasons playground of
• Bobby Orr Hall of Fame: www.bobbyorrhalloffame.com
the near North. Tucked among the 30,000 islands, Parry
• Several cultural festivals: www.festivalofthesound.ca
Sound is adorned by the natural beauty of shoreline hiking
• Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Art: www.stockeycentre.com trails, and the rugged pink granite of the Canadian Shield.
• Several provincial parks in the area (A 230-kilometre recreational trail, the Park- This year-round destination is also home to many festivals,
to-Park Trail, connects Killbear Park with Algonquin Provincial Park in two locations, to the events and attractions.
south at Dwight, and farther north, east of Kearney)
• Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: www.aspenvalley.ca
• “30,000 Islands” -considered the world’s largest freshwater archipelago: www.islandqueencruise.com
Libraries: 1 public library
Shopping Malls: small stores/boutiques
Movie Theatres: 1 twin theatre
High Schools: 1 Public High School
Public Transit: Very limited public bus service
Transit to school may include: School bus / Walking
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Average Temperatures: [ º c]
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Discover: Near North
Near North Region. . . Discover the Beauty
www.ontariosnearnorth.on.ca
Photo: Ontario’s Near North Tourism
Northeastern Ontario is the land of magnificent parks, old-growth
white pine forests and picturesque highlands. Students have
many opportunities to paddle the shimmering waters on one of
the many water routes, hike some of the best trails in Ontario and
be awed by natures many wonders in Algonquin Park (perhaps
even see a Moose!). Students should plan for adventure, recreation
and spectacular scenery!
AMAZING YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Photo: Ontario’s Near North Tourism
FRIENDLY & FAMILY-ORIENTED COMMUNITY
Photo: City of North Bay
Location: 330 km north of Toronto / 360 km northwest of
Ottawa / only 59 km from the border of the Province of Quebec
(town of Temiskaming), just off the northwestern edge of
Algonquin Park
Outdoor Sports: guided ATV tours • Boating • Canoeing/
kayaking • Cycling • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding
• Rollerblading • Sailing • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding •
Snowmobiling • Snowtubing • Snowshoeing
Recreation for students:
• Art Galleries • Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Music Concerts
• Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts
• Shopping malls & centres • Sports • Theatre • Youth recreational
centres
SUBURBAN -STYLE NEIGHBOURHOODS
Photo: City of North Bay
Why Near North Region?
• Very picturesque - beautiful natural surroundings
• Friendly local residents, family-oriented communities
• Few international students
• Some bilingual French/English neighbourhoods
• Charm of a small town with the amenities of a larger city
• Close to Algonquin Provincial Park - a truly Canadian landscape
SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
ONTARIO
Québec
OTTAWA
North Bay 
NEAR NORTH REGION
CLOSE TO ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK
Algonquin Park
 Parry Sound
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron
CHIEF COMMANDA: SCENIC CRUISES ON LAKE NIPISSING
Photo: Ontario’s Near North Tourism
TORONTO
Lake Ontario
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