Parry Sound District

Parry Sound District is an administrative region in northeastern Ontario situated between Lake Nipissing and Georgian Bay. The area is defined by forests, lakes, and scattered municipalities that serve as the main centers of activity.

The district was established in 1870 and grew as railway lines extended through the region during the late 1800s. Forest protection became a major focus in the early 1900s as settlements and industries expanded.

The area is home to several Anishinaabeg communities whose presence shapes the local character and connection to the land. Their traditions and place names remain part of everyday life across the region.

Visitor services and information are available through local municipal offices scattered across the district. Access and exploration are best managed with your own transportation, as the region is dispersed and not served by major transit networks.

A network of fire lookout towers once dotted the landscape using triangulation to detect and locate forest fires early. These structures were landmarks for generations and represented an innovative approach to forest protection before modern technology.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1870

Capital city: Parry Sound

Shares border with: Sudbury District

GPS coordinates: 45.70000,-79.83333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48