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  Parry Sound, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parry Sound (2001 census population 6,120) is a town in central Ontario, Canada, located on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay).
Parry Sound is located 165 kilometres south of Sudbury and 225 kilometres north of Toronto.
It is the seat of Parry Sound District, a popular cottage country region for Southern Ontario residents.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parry_Sound,_Ontario   (363 words)

  
 Parry Sound, Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Parry Sound (2001 census population 6 120) is a town in central Ontario Canada on the shore of Parry Sound of Georgian Bay) 165 kilometres south of Sudbury and 225 kilometres north of Toronto.
It is the seat of Parry Sound District a popular cottage country region for Ontario residents.
Although construction on Highway 400 is scheduled to continue Parry Sound currently the northern terminus of Highway 400 it changes into Highway 69.
www.freeglossary.com /Parry_Sound%2C_Ontario   (312 words)

  
 Parry Sound Ontario
Parry Sound was named by "Captain Henry Bayfield" after Sir William Edward Parry, the Arctic explorer.
Parry Sound is the largest natural harbour on Georgian Bay and birthplace of hockey legend Bobby Orr.
Parry Sound's history dates back to the Ojibwa First Nations when they established a village at the mouth of the Seguin River and called it Wasauksing or shining shore.
www.parrysound.biz   (172 words)

  
 Weekend split for Fowler Peewees - Parry Sound North Star
Parry Sound had control of the game early, with a 1-0 lead at the end of the second period.
Parry Sound’s only goal came in the middle of the first, after the team swarmed the net.
Parry Sound added another to the score, near the end of the second, from White, assisted by Zane Cox.
www.parrysoundnorthstar.com /story--1098291797/printable--1   (344 words)

  
 Parry Sound Public Library: Local History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The area of Parry Sound, at the mouth of the Seguin River, on Georgian Bay, was well-known long before it became a town.
Parry Sound (the bay from which the town gets its name), was named by Commander Henry Wolsey Bayfield, who was commissioned to map Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in 1820.
With his arrival at Parry Sound, the mills began to hum, and the area began to grow.
www.pspl.on.ca /localhistory.htm   (854 words)

  
 Sail Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada--the best sailing in the world!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Parry Sound is the largest natural harbour on the Great Lakes.
The Sound is accessible directly from the town of Parry Sound which is on Highway 400 only two hours from downtown Toronto.
There are many vantage points in the town of Parry Sound from which to watch the races and regattas as well as spectacular sunsets.
www.sailparrysound.on.ca   (259 words)

  
 Parry Sound & District Bed & Breakfast Association
It was located on a natural canoe route that snaked through the thirty thousand islands and connected the interior to the St. Lawrence River and on to the Atlantic Ocean.
The area's Festival of the Sound is a major event that brings visitors from all over the globe.
By far the most spectacular part of a Parry Sound experience is the Georgian Bay.
www.parrysoundbb.com   (587 words)

  
 Parry Sound and Muskoka Genweb
The Parry Sound District and the Muskoka District are bordered on the South by Simcoe County, to the North by Temiskaming District and to the East by Nipissing District and Haliburton County.
Parry Sound is the largest natural harbour on Georgian Bay.
According to the Algonkin native language, Muskoka is loosely translated as “the land of red earth.” Both the Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts have been well known to tourists for over 100 years.
www.waynecook.com /main_page.html   (351 words)

  
 History of Parry Sound   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Parry Sound, the largest natural harbour on Georgian Bay, was named by "Captain Henry Bayfield" after Sir William Edward Parry, the Arctic explorer.
The Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound railway arrived in nearby "Depot Harbour" in 1897, and Parry Sound's first rail service, the Canadian Northern, arrived in 1906.
During both World Wars, Parry Sound's population was swelled by workers from the nearby explosives plants at Nobel.
www.parry-sound.org /history.htm   (264 words)

  
 Parry Sound-Muskoka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He is currently going through a divorce from his wife, who is a well-known and popular woman in the town of Parry Sound.
Dan Waters was the clear winner at the Parry Sound all-candidates.
In Parry Sound-Muskoka it it the Liberals who are splitting the vote.
www.electionprediction.org /1999_ontario/north/parry-sound-muskoka.html   (1009 words)

  
 Parry Sound Golf and Country Club - Parry Sound
With a course rating of 132, a rating usually associated with championship length courses, the Parry Sound Golf and Country Club is likely one of the most challenging 6,000 yard courses in Canada.
As such, it is critical to keep your ball in play at Parry Sound if you are to remain in contention for par, for you can almost always count on adding at least one recovery stroke every time you stray from the fairway.
If you're in Parry Sound you owe it to yourself to test your game against this superb course.
www.tee-off.ca /courses/on581.htm   (244 words)

  
 Front Page - Parry Sound North Star
PARRY SOUND - Despite seven days notice, Mayor Ted Knight, and his campaign team, continue to suggest there wasn’t enough time for him to prepare for the mayoral candidate forum sponsored by the North...
World War II veteran Glen Scott, 81, of Parry Sound, is expected to one of many local veterans and Royal Canadian Legion members out selling poppies this weekend at number of locations throughout Parry...
Parry Sound is real, let's keep it that way
parrysoundnorthstar.com /42   (360 words)

  
 Where's the problem? - Parry Sound North Star
Parry Sound has been waiting centuries for a department store.
As it’s known, a few years back, the owners of the Parry Sound Mall stopped Zellers coming to Parry Sound and there are still people that won’t shop at the mall, still that many years later.
I think if a poll was taken at the present time, most people leave Parry Sound to do their shopping other than groceries.
www.parrysoundnorthstar.com /story--1092247399/printable--1   (338 words)

  
 Parry Sound and Muskoka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Absorbed The Beacon (1980's?) Note: The Parry Sound North Star has been in publication since 1874 and early issues covered a large part of what now forms Parry Sound District.
Many events which occurred in the Collingwood and Owen Sound area are also contained in the early editions, in large part due to Parry Sound's close connection with other Georgian Bay ports.
Microfilmed copies (1879-1971) are available for viewing at the Parry Sound Library, as well as the Archives of Ontario.
www.waynecook.com /Newspapers.html   (255 words)

  
 Parry Sound Power & Sail Squadron
The Sound, on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay in the heart of the 30,000 Islands, has more than five by six nautical miles of open water, more than 300 feet deep.
By land, the Sound is accessible directly from the Town of Parry Sound, only two hours from downtown Toronto on Highway 400.
The Chief Port Captain for Parry Sound Squadron is John Shipman, owner of the historic Sound Boat Works, on the eastern shore of the harbour.
pspss.cps-ecp.org   (353 words)

  
 Parry Sound Real Estate - MLS Listings of Homes & Cottages
Just check off your criteria and Parry Sound real estate listings from the MLS will be emailed to you with absolutely no obligation.
After browsing the available Parry Sound real estate listings, just let Gord know which homes you're interested in and she'll email you the full MLS details.
With an extensive knowledge of the Parry Sound real estate market (and surrounding areas), Gord always looks forward to helping new clients with the purchase or sale of their next home or cottage.
www.parrysoundagent.com   (218 words)

  
 Public Health in Muskoka-Parry Sound, Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit
The Muskoka portion of the health unit is now part of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the Parry Sound component has joined with North Bay to form the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
If you are a resident of East or West Parry Sound you can continue to call your contacts at the Burk’s Falls or Parry Sound office direct at the same telephone numbers you have always used.
Residents of East or West Parry Sound can also direct general or health-related questions to 1-800-563-2808 (formerly the toll free number for the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit) and reach the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit in North Bay.
www.mpshu.on.ca   (417 words)

  
 Property Information
Local Tourism Award Winner - Travelodge Parry Sound - is located in the center of the downtown entertainment district.
Surrounded by many local merchants, Travelodge Parry Sound provides the perfect opportunity to Park and Walk to all of Parry Sound's attractions including the Bobby Orr Community Center, Island Queen Cruises, The Stockey Center of Performing Arts, Bobby Orr Hall of Fame and Market Square just to mention a few.
Parry Sound Airport - Hwy 69 N to exit 224 to Bowes St.; Up 5 set lights; turn right on James St. look for Bear
www.travelodge.com /Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=14035&brandInfo=TL   (271 words)

  
 Parry Sound
The Sound Learning Centre in Parry Sound joined Trails to Literacy in November of 2001.
While deciding on a project they were approached by the West Parry Sound District Museum who requested their help in designing a brochure for their museum.
This project was taken on by the Sound Learning Centre and is in the process of being developed.
www.frontenac.net /~literacy/sound.htm   (185 words)

  
 Parry Sound District Social Services - Welcome to psdssab.org
The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board is a corporation formed by the District Social Services Boards Act in February of 1999.
The Board is represented by municipalities and unincorporated areas within the geographic area of the District of Parry Sound through the appointment of 15 Board Members.
The municipal share of our total costs apportioned among the participating municipalities and unincorporated areas according to their percentage of total assessment values within the District of Parry Sound.
www.psdssab.org   (180 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:North America:Canada:Ontario:Localities:P:Parry Sound   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Parry Sound situated on the eastern shores of Georgian Bay, is the largest natural harbour on that body of water.
Includes general interest online guides and directories specific to the Pary Sound region; those that are specific to a particular topic should instead be placed within the appropriate topic subcategory within the Parry Sound region.
Includes sites that reflect the make up of the Parry Sound region's community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve the people of the region.
dmoz.org /Regional/North_America/Canada/Ontario/Localities/P/Parry_Sound/desc.html   (186 words)

  
 Parry Sound District, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parry Sound District is a census division of the Canadian province of Ontario.
Its boundaries are Muskoka to the south, the Sudbury District, the French River and Lake Nipissing in the north, Nipissing District, Ontario and North Bay in the north and east and parts of Algonquin Park in the northeast.
This page was last modified 06:03, 30 August 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parry_Sound_District,_Ontario   (94 words)

  
 Front Page - Parry Sound Beacon Star
PARRY SOUND - For 21-year-old Parry Sound funeral director Kristan Amo, the chance to help U.S. aid workers clean up from the hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans was one she couldn’t pass up.
The third annual Breast Cancer Tournament, founded and sponsored by the Parry Sound North Star/Beacon Star, held at Seguin Valley Golf and Country Club on October 1 raised $8,200 towards the purchase a...
That is to be more specific no I would not be thrilled to go to an NHL game and see someone getting their eye poked out.
www.parrysoundbeaconstar.com   (385 words)

  
 Parry Sound Real Estate
to The Parry Sound Area, the crown jewel of Ontario's Cottage Country.
, Parry Sound has become the number 1 location in Ontario for people preferring a quieter cottage and country llifestyle to what is found on the Muskoka Lakes.
Have questions regarding your new Parry Sound area MPAC Property assessment?
www.jimmarshall.ca   (88 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The riding runs from the Severn River in the southwest to Lake Nipissing in the northeast, with Algonquin Park running through most of the eastern part of the riding.
In the 2004 redistribution, the town of Killarney was moved into Nickel Belt, and a southeastern corner of the riding was moved into Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.
The riding of Parry Sound was established in 1903 and in 1947 became Parry Sound-Muskoka.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/176   (546 words)

  
 Search Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Parry Sound Hospital building plus 2 anxillary buildings for sale.
North of Parry Sound on major highway, highly profitable seasonal tourism gift shop/trading post with fast family food, fuel and accommodations, at $2.4M
Parry Sound Area, (2 1/2 hours to Toronto), 131 acres of Vacant Waterfront Property with 680 ft of frontage on a Beautiful Lake, $89,000.
www.iciworld.net /servlet/result?ft=pList&prop.area_mt=23&prop.Subject_lk=parry+sound   (125 words)

  
 The Riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka - Andy Mitchell, M.P.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka is probably best known as one of the finest tourist destinations in Canada.
For the approximately 80,000 residents who have made this area their home, Parry Sound-Muskoka represents strong and friendly communities stretching from the Severn River in the South to the French River in the North, and from Georgian Bay in the West to the boundary of Algonquin Park in the East.
Whether you live in Parry Sound-Muskoka or have a favourite season that you like to visit us in, there is always something new to discover.
www.muskoka.com /andymitchell/parry_sound-muskoka.html   (431 words)

  
 GlobalFreeloaders.com / Parry Sound / Canada / Stay for Free   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
All these GlobalFreeloaders members are in Parry Sound and may be available to host you while you're in the area.
All you need to do is sign up to GlobalFreeloaders.com, and you could be arranging your stay in Parry Sound with them in minutes!
Large spareroom with twopiece ensuite overlooking a lake in a secluded northern setting in a wood panabode four seasons home.No public transportation; a 15 minute drive to town and to Georgian Bay.
www.globalfreeloaders.com /memberlocations.php?city=parry-sound&code=CA-08-355165   (189 words)

  
 West Parry Sound Health Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
On Sunday, August 21, the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation held it's official closing ceremony for the Give in a Heartbeat Capital Campaign that first got started in 1999.
There has always been people of vision providing health care in West Parry Sound, and they have always been backed up by a very generous community, she said.
Wheatley has been a driving force in the creation of an outdoor area that can be supported by former Parry Sound area residents.
www.in-a-heartbeat.org   (537 words)

  
 Parry Sound, Ontario - 5 Day Weather Forecast - Environment Canada
Parry Sound, Ontario - 5 Day Weather Forecast - Environment Canada
Observed at: Parry Sound Harbour 18 October 2005 2:00 PM EDT
Parry Sound: Issued 11.00 AM EDT Tuesday 18 October 2005
weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca /city/pages/on-103_metric_e.html   (69 words)

  
 Church Sound Profile Number 2
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada - Population 8,000 Tourist Area
Boosting can introduce phase shift, and this is most noticeable in sound reinforcement.
There are 3 other EQ's for the monitor mixes that were reused from the old church sound system.
www.jdbsound.com /art/parysnd.htm   (830 words)

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