Local Area Attractions Near Parry Sound KOA Holiday

Information on our Local Area Attractions are listed below. We are proud to call this Tourism Region of Ontario- Explorer's Edge. Come see what this beautiful part of Ontario has to offer you as you plan your next road trip!. Details below:

30,000 Island Queen Cruise

30,000 Island Queen Cruise

Cruise Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands: the largest concentration of freshwater islands in the world! Tickets are available here at the campground (same price) and we reserve for you.

The cruise runs everyday at 1pm and is a 3-hour, outer-island wilderness cruise (June-Thanksgiving Monday)
and also at 10am (July/Aug) and is a 2-hour, inner-island cruise.

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Beaches and Waterfront

Beaches and Waterfront

There are 2 beautiful sandy beaches within 5 minutes of the campground, including a free boat launch. One beach/Boat Launch is on Rankin Lake & one beach with playground & washrooms is on Otter Lake.
For Georgian Bay or many other little beaches, they are 3-10 minutes away.  Also there is a beautiful Fitness Trail for walking or biking with a beach and playground right on Georgian Bay approx. 10 minutes away.

Park-to-Park Trail

Park-to-Park Trail

The Park-to-Park Trail is truly a regional incentive and a hidden gem! Connecting Killbear Provincial Park to Algonquin Provincial Park, this 230 km length of trail is a destination for all trail enthusiasts, such as hikers, walkers, cyclists, snowmobilers, horse back and ATV'ers. This project will ultimately produce a four-season multi-use trail system. The Seguin Recreational Trail is the main spine of the Park-to-Park Trail system and is accessed right from our property here at the KOA. YES, trailer right to our door and unload only once!!! Ride directly from your site or cabin to the trail. Permits are required and can be purchased online at parktoparktrail.org You can send a copy to your phone.  Picnic, fish and even swim at various spots along the trail. We ask that you go directly from your site or cabin to the trail and then go directly back to your site or cabin. Please no riding around in the park. Thx.

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The Charles W. Stockey Centre and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

The Charles W. Stockey Centre and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

Music, comedy, drama, and variety on the stage of the magnificent new Stockey Centre for performing arts overlooking Georgian Bay and Parry Sound's multi-use shoreline trail. AND/OR Take your best shot at the Bobby Orr Hall of fame - learn the history, play the games and shoot on NHL goalies. Enjoy this new state of the art centre year-round.

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Camping Cabins- 1 and 2-room

Camping Cabins- 1 and 2-room

Our exclusive 1 and 2-room camping cabins make your camping experience a safe, simple and economical choice. Our "cozy' cabins are built from both pine and cedar logs equipped with small fridges + the standard features and are all situated close to our main washroom facilities. Planning a reunion and facing the possibility of some invitees that may not have a RV of their own? Reserving your next reunion at our KOA would solve that issue. We have cabins and sites that are all together so your group can camp close to each other for your planned get-together.

Fishing

Fishing

There are dozens of freshwater lakes within 10 minutes of the campground, including the world-renowned Georgian Bay. The various fish species include: small and large mouth bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Pickerel, & Perch to name only a few. We have canoe rentals here at the campground, but motor boats and equipment rentals are available at marinas nearby. Discover the many local fishing spots at Rankin Lake and beyond!

Golf Courses

Golf Courses

The region has fantastic golf courses for all levels of players, from amateur to expert. The newest & highly recommended course is located within 5 minutes of our KOA, called Seguin Valley Golf and Country Club http://www.seguinvalley.com. Its 2000-acre property boasts an 18-hole public course; "We treat our customers like a member for the day."  This course quite literally backs onto our property (drive there by car or ATV by trail). We often have had our campers play at Seguin GC and many say it is one of the finest they have ever played; specifically, nationally renowned hole #7!  Others include Delta Rocky Crest Golf Links, & Parry Sound Golf and Country Club. Come check them out!

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Trestle Brewing Company

Trestle Brewing Company

Trestle Brewing Company is an independently owned craft brewery located in downtown Parry Sound on the waterfront where the Seguin River flows under the iconic CPR Trestle into Georgian Bay. 
The Trestle experience is a very unique stop in your travels and won't disappoint. Not only can you wet your whistle but you can dine on some darn delicious eats!
It is a quick 10 min drive from our campground or an awesome adventure to embark on by ATV. You would access the ATV trails direct from our park and take the Seguin trail to the Rose Point Trail to the end and take Great North Road right to the brewery. A great reward and experience during your stay with us at the KOA.

9 Great North Road

Parry Sound, ON P2A2X8

705-751-9108

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Parry Sound

Parry Sound

10 minutes to Gerogian Bay from our campground! Also around 10 minutes is the 30,000 Island Queen Cruise (tickets available at our front desk), Charles W. Stockey Centre/Bobby Orr Hockey Hall of Fame, West Parry Sound Health Centre, Georgian Bay waterfront/recreation trail and Waubano beach, Georgian Bay Airways, Bear Claw ATV tours, Museum on Tower Hill. For more information visit http://parrysound.com.

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Restaurants in Parry Sound and Area:

Restaurants in Parry Sound and Area:

http://www.restaurantica.com/on/parry-sound/bay-street-cafe/23012834- Bay Street Café (in picture on the waterfront) Memories of Muskoka, Wellington's Pub & Grill, Trestle Brewery, Boston Pizza, Bistro By the Bay, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Harvey's, Trapper's Restaurant,  McDonalds, a short walk thru our campground trails will take you directly to Tim Horton's & Licks Home Burgers & many more to choose from.

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Shopping

Shopping

http://psdba.ca Parry Sound Downtown Shopping only 10 minutes to groceries at No Frill's, Home Hardware, Wal-Mart Superstore, Hart Department Store, Jay Set clothing outlet with quality high end brands names, Northern Reflections, Mark's Work Wear House, , Harvey's, Pet Value, Sobeys, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Rona, M & M Meats, Shopper's Drug Mart open till midnight & many more great stores.

The Museum on Tower Hill

The Museum on Tower Hill

http://wpsdm.comAt the Museum there are permanent displays and a seasonal calendar of exhibits on Tower Hill in Parry Sound. Climb the 96 foot observation tower for a spectacular view of Georgian Bay Country. Don't forget your camera!  Enjoy many children's and adult activities and events throughout the season. Admission $3-5, 2 for 1 admission prices on Thursday evenings.

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Georgian Bay Airways

Georgian Bay Airways

http://georgianbayairways.comSee the 30,000 Islands by floatplane ! Grab your camera and climb aboard for a bird's eye view and sightseeing tour of Parry Sound's Georgian Bay region. Work up your appetite while enjoying a "Fly & Dine" experience to the World Famous Henry's Fish Restaurant on Frying Pan Island in Sans Souci. Or simply enjoy Keith and Nicole's full charter service where they will come to any body of water to pick you up or drop you off. Try a Fly-In Fishing day trip. Get Flying!

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This is Explorers Edge Region! Come Check us out!

This is Explorers Edge Region! Come Check us out!

Welcome to Parry Sound - Jewel of the 30,000 Islands, part of the Unesco-designated Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve, and conveniently located just two hours from Toronto. This is a gorgeous area of Georgian Bay! Come enjoy the Explorer's Edge Region!

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Aspen Wildlife Sanctuary

Aspen Wildlife Sanctuary

Injured animals are nursed back to health with the intentions of being re-released back to the wild. This is a not-for-profit organization where kindhearted humans spend countless hours mending furry critters. Call ahead as times and dates for visiting changes. Currently, Tour Mon-Fri 9:30 & 11:00-phone ahead # of people. Long weekends Open House. $30 for 2 people, $10/person after. Cash donations, pet food, old blankets, sheets and towels are graciously accepted.

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Biosphere Reserve

Biosphere Reserve

http://gbbr.caIn 2004, the eastern coast of Georgian Bay was designated as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, a United Nations Agency. This special area contains the largest archipelago (group of more than 30,000 islands) in the Great Lakes and is unique throughout the world. The shoreline ecosystem has been identified as a globally important natural area for all to enjoy. In Canada, Georgian Bay is one of 13 Biosphere reserves and one of 482 in the world. This worldwide designation celebrates our local priorities and achievements, the value we place in our natural, historic and cultural resources, as well as our commitment to conserve and foster these resources for future generations. Come see for yourself, we'd love to have you!https://www.facebook.com/GBayBiosphere?sk=photos

Movie Theatre

Movie Theatre

Visit the twin cinema, Strand Theatre in Parry Sound.http://strandtwin.com

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Santa's Village

Santa's Village

Visit Santa's summer house where kids are elves for the day! See Santa's farm and feed his reindeer, ride the candy cane Express train, meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Located in Bracebridge a scenic drive 30 miles southeast of our campground, approximately 45 minutes drive from here.
Note** We have really good discount coupons available at our front desk helping you with the admission costs for your whole family. Please just ask us at the front desk and we will "Merrily" hand them over to you! hehe

http://santasvillage.ca

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Shopping

Shopping

We have a unique Canadianna Boutique here on the premises that is sure to please. Other shopping would include farmers' markets to gallery gift shops to brand name mall stores. Seasonal art tours offer the rare opportunity for shoppers to visit artists and artisans in their own workshops and to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.

Huntsville, Gravenhurst & Midland

Huntsville, Gravenhurst & Midland

http://gravenhurst.caJust under 1 hour to shop, visit museums, dinner cruises and Wal-Mart

Bracebridge

Bracebridge

http://bracebridge.ca45 minutes to shopping and Home Depot

Sudbury

Sudbury

http://greatersudbury.caIt's only 2 hours north to Science North and IMAX Theatre, a hands on experience for the whole family. Or visit the Big Nickel Mine and go underground. www.sciencenorth.ca

Orillia

Orillia

http://orillia.ca1 hour to shopping and Casino Rama www.casinorama.com

Barrie

Barrie

http://barrie.ca50 minutes directly south for shopping, theatre, museums

Toronto

Toronto

http://toronto.ca1.75 hours south to everything you can imagine you might want to do and see. For more information on Toronto visit www.toronto.ca .