The world renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay
Hugging the shores of Georgian Bay, the Town of Parry Sound is the world renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay. Located approximately 2 hours north of Toronto, and forty-five minutes away by air, Parry Sound is the commercial hub servicing a year-round population of 18,000 and a seasonal population of 60,000 plus.
Parry Sound is rich in arts, culture and heritage. 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 our home-town hockey hero, Bobby Orr.
If you are looking for an oustanding vacation destination or a really great place to live, you will find it all in Parry Sound!
Please click on the link for more information from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The outdoor Public Tap has moved to the Bobby Orr Community Centre.
08:00 PM to 10:00 PM, July 10, 2009
Stockey Centre
Like a big 18-wheeler barreling down across the border, The Road Hammers are an unstoppable musical force, bound and determined to deliver a trailer load of the toughest, coolest, realest country music to come down that southbound pike in a long, long time. In 2005, the band was nominated for six CCMA awards and walked away with the trophy for Group or Duo of the Year.
08:00 PM to 10:00 PM, July 8, 2009
Stockey Centre
Pure raw amazing talent is what has garnered Canada's own Serena Ryder such great success and genuine accolades so early in her career. Ryder earned a Canadian GOLD record, the 2008 JUNO Award for New Artist of the Year, and several other awards. "Weak in the Knees' earned her a GOLD Single award.
The Parry sound Summer Market, featuring local artisans, fresh produce, smoked meats, preserves and hot sausage on a bun.
The Market is located in the centre of downtown Parry Sound in beautiful Market Square Park, located just behind the Post Office and will operate every Tuesday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm from June 30 until September 1, 2009.
All day event – August 22
The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame 1st Annual Triathlon will take place along the beautiful vistas of the Town of Parry Sound. The course will feature the traditional swim course, in the clean deep waters of Georgian Bay, a beautiful but challenging bike course, as well as a breathtakingly scenic run course.
The Triathlon, sponsored by the Town of Parry Sound, M & M Meats and Bialkowski Trysport, will offer two events: A race for non-competitive participants and a standard race for the more competitive participant. Race Kit pick up will be at the Hall of Fame from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Tri-Try distances: Swim - 350m, Bike - 8.6km, Run - 2.5km
Sprint distances: Swim - 750m, Bike - 23km, Run - 7.5km
Please click on the link for information on registration www.townofparrysound.com/2009triathlon/
The Downtown Business Association and the Town of Parry Sound will once again host free concerts at the Town Dock.
Each Wednesday night for the months of July and August from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. (weather permitting).
Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy our talented local entertainers.
