Parry Sound, Ontario Cruises
The Town of Parry Sound lies on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay of Lake Huron, at the mouth of the Seguin River. In 2004, the area was designated as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Parry Sound is also the world's largest freshwater archipelago, known as the 30,000 Islands. The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame are home to the well known Festival of the Sound. The Hall of Fame also pays tribute to the hometown hockey hero, Bobby Orr. Visitors will find countless ways to rejuvenate, relax and play in Parry Sound. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy pleasure boating, fishing, camping, hiking or cycling in many of the local parks or just relax and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your Great Lakes cruise ship. In town you will find several exciting galleries, quaint thrift stores and dining establishments well worth a visit. Whatever your lifestyle, Parry Sound is the perfect place to spend your day and make memories.
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Parry Sound on Lake Huron (Ontario, Canada) is a Port of Call for the following Great Lakes Cruises:
Pearl Seas Cruise
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Things to do on Perry Sound, Ontario
THE CHARLES W. STOCKEY CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
On July 18th, 2003 the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame and Charles W. Stockey Centre celebrated their grand opening. The center is located along the waterfront overlooking the Georgian Bay and features a wide variety of entertainment options from live music and shows to art classes. The Charles W. Stockey Centre is the perfect place to plan an evening out in Parry Sound
Address: Two Bay Street, Parry Sound, ON
Website: https://www.stockeycentre.com/
BOBBY ORR HALL OF FAME
Located alongside the Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is an interactive sports heritage museum paying tribute to hometown hockey legend, Bobby Orr, along with other exceptional athletes with ties to Parry Sound.
Address: 2 Bay St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1S3, Canada
Website: https://www.bobbyorrhalloffame.com/
TOWER HILL HERITAGE GARDEN
A public display garden unique to Northern Ontario, Tower Hill Heritage Garden is nestled amongst the trees atop the hill overlooking Parry Sound on Georgian Bay. Constructed by the Ontario Forestry Branch in the late 1920’s, the municipally owned garden features a network of original flagstone paths connecting rock gardens, goldfish pond and raised pedestal sundial, all enhanced by flowering shrubs and perennials.
Address: 17 George Street, Parry Sound, ON, Canada
Website: http://www.towerhillheritagegarden.ca/
THE MUSEUM ON TOWER HILL
Located in the center of Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve, the Museum on Tower Hill is situated on the same property as the Heritage Gardens and Tower Hill Lookout. The museum features permanent exhibits about Parry Sound’s past including shipwrecks, early life working in the logging trade and how farms were created on a landscape covered in rock.
17 George StreetParry Sound, ON, P2A 2X4
http://museumontowerhill.com/
On July 18th, 2003 the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame and Charles W. Stockey Centre celebrated their grand opening. The center is located along the waterfront overlooking the Georgian Bay and features a wide variety of entertainment options from live music and shows to art classes. The Charles W. Stockey Centre is the perfect place to plan an evening out in Parry Sound
Address: Two Bay Street, Parry Sound, ON
Website: https://www.stockeycentre.com/
BOBBY ORR HALL OF FAME
Located alongside the Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is an interactive sports heritage museum paying tribute to hometown hockey legend, Bobby Orr, along with other exceptional athletes with ties to Parry Sound.
Address: 2 Bay St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1S3, Canada
Website: https://www.bobbyorrhalloffame.com/
TOWER HILL HERITAGE GARDEN
A public display garden unique to Northern Ontario, Tower Hill Heritage Garden is nestled amongst the trees atop the hill overlooking Parry Sound on Georgian Bay. Constructed by the Ontario Forestry Branch in the late 1920’s, the municipally owned garden features a network of original flagstone paths connecting rock gardens, goldfish pond and raised pedestal sundial, all enhanced by flowering shrubs and perennials.
Address: 17 George Street, Parry Sound, ON, Canada
Website: http://www.towerhillheritagegarden.ca/
THE MUSEUM ON TOWER HILL
Located in the center of Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve, the Museum on Tower Hill is situated on the same property as the Heritage Gardens and Tower Hill Lookout. The museum features permanent exhibits about Parry Sound’s past including shipwrecks, early life working in the logging trade and how farms were created on a landscape covered in rock.
17 George StreetParry Sound, ON, P2A 2X4
http://museumontowerhill.com/
Get to know Perry Sound, Ontario
- Discovered by Captain Henry Bayfield in the 19th century, the town was named in honor of the Arctic explorer Sir William Edward Parry.
- Parry Sound is part of the 30,000 Islands region, the world’s largest freshwater archipelago.
Updated 10-31-22 BB
