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Bobby Orr memorabilia

Bobby Orr was fours years of age when he began skating. The Seguin River became Bobby's rink of choice where he'd spend hour after hour practicing his skating and stick handling playing Shinny. If that was not enough, he would spend another hour nightly practicing that lethal shot in his garage.

Bobby began playing organized hockey at age five. By the age of twelve was playing against young adults 4 years his elder. While Bobby was in kindergarten, he began playing in the Parry Sound Minor Squirt Hockey League. By 9 he had won the MVP in the Pee-Wee Division. He may have been smaller than the other boys, but not in heart and he knew he would have to develop a strong body to keep up with the bigger kids.

At thirteen, Bobby signed a Junior A contract with Boston, and he began playing with the Oshawa Generals while still attending elementary school. At 14 he was playing against 19 and 20 year old men.

Orr played well in his first season of "A" hockey, then was described in his second year as positively phenomenal. Still just 15 years old he was the unanimous choice for first string All-Star defenseman in the strong Ontario Junior A League. He was regarded as unquestionably the outstanding defenseman in the league but he was also one of the most dangerous scorers.

At the age of 18, Bobby Orr joined the NHL signing with the Boston Bruins. In May 1970 Bobby led the Boston Bruins to their first Stanley Cup in 29 years.

Simply put, what Bobby did was change the face of hockey forever. Defensemen were "Stay at Home" types. Never daring to charge the net, they knew their place was at "the point". But not Bobby... he set the tone for today's great defensemen, the likes of Ray Bourque, Chris Pronger, and Paul Coffey. But no one has ever done it quite like Robert Gordon Orr.

Stockey Centre

Parry Sound's extraordinary new centre for arts and entertainment, thanks to the support of donors from both the public and private sector and the tireless efforts of its citizens, is a breathtaking new edifice on the shores of Georgian Bay of which we may be proud. And in which to celebrate! Come celebrate with us as we launch our new Centre. We promise joy, inspiration, surprise... and a rollicking good time for everyone!

craft show in ontario

Art in the Park, which takes place every July in downtown Parry Sound, is a great opportunity to view the works of a variety of local artists and artisans - and to get an early start on your Christmas shopping!

snowmobile trip

The Parry Sound Snowmobile District operates over 1,000 km of looping family trails and several TOP trails offering fabulous scenery, and easy access to restaurants, resorts and service facilities.

Hockey Parry Sound

A large-scale map of Parry Sound, Bobby Orr's Hometown, can be found in the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, highlighting the points of interest and of special importance to hockey fans and others alike. There you will also find a showcase displaying Bobby Orr childhood photos and other artifacts representing Parry Sound's Hockey heritage.

smallmouth bass fishing in ontario

Looking for something fun to do in Ontario? Bundle up your family and head out for an ice fishing derby. If you're not a avid angler, and don't already have your fishing license, just pick your weekend carefully: Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend (usually the third weekend in February).

ontario triathlon

The triathlon returns to Parr Sound in the summer of 2009! In conjuction with the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, the town will again host two types of triathlon swim-bike-run events (try-a-tri and standard distance).

Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

Parry Sound, the birthplace of world superstar Bobby Orr, is the venue of the Charles W. Stockey Centre and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, for music and sports fans from around the province and the world!

Opened in July 2003, the BOHF is a tribute to a man who has been described as the Parry Sounds's favourite son, an exceptional defenseman and athlete, a gentleman and humanitarian, and a great Canadian.

The Hall of Fame is comprised of three major components...Zones, Exhibits and Interactive Games. The exhibits are: Parry Sound Hockey Heritage, Local Minor League Champions, Oshawa Generals, Boston Bruins, Orr Changed the Game, The Greatest Season Ever, Stanley Cups and Records, Other Greats, and Canadian National Teams. Go interactive at the Goalie/Defenseman Game, Dome & Air Hockey Game, the Play-by-Play Booth, the Slap Shot Game, and more.

Come see it for yourself!

Parry Sound Ontario

Parry Sound, as the economic hub of and gateway to Georgian Bay, is committed to service the community and provide varied opportunities for the enjoyment and enhancement of a secure quality of life in a prosperous and ecologically sustainable environment.