A resort area on Georgian Bay named for Arctic explorer Sir William Edward Parry, Parry Sound is an access point to the 30,000 Islands. The area's ecosystem has been recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve for its natural beauty and recreational activities. Fishing, boating, swimming and golfing are popular pastimes. A spectacular view of the islands, lakes and forests awaits those with the stamina to climb the 12 sets of stairs to the top of Tower Hill, built in the 1920s as a fire lookout. Learn More...