Parry Sound facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parry Sound |
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Harbour of the town of Parry Sound
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 Parry Sound
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Coordinates | 45°21′31″N 80°07′12″W / 45.35861°N 80.12000°W |
| Type | Sound |
| Part of | Great Lakes Basin |
| Primary inflows | Seguin River |
| Primary outflows | to Georgian Bay |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface elevation | 176 metres (577 ft) |
Parry Sound is a special type of bay, often called a "sound." It's part of Georgian Bay, which is connected to Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. This area has a very interesting shape with many deep inlets and islands.
On one side, you'll find Killbear Provincial Park, a popular place to visit. On the other side is Parry Island, home to the Wasauksing First Nation. The town of Parry Sound is located at the very end of this bay. It's the biggest town along the shores of Georgian Bay in this region.
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What is Parry Sound?
Parry Sound is a large body of water. It is a "sound" or a "bay" that connects to Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay itself is a big part of Lake Huron. Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes in North America.
Geography and Features
This sound has a very unique and uneven shape. It has many deep bays and coves. You will also find lots of islands scattered throughout the water. This makes it a beautiful and interesting place to explore.
Nearby Parks and Communities
Killbear Provincial Park sits on a large piece of land. This land separates Parry Sound from the main part of Georgian Bay. On the southern side of the sound is Parry Island. This island is the traditional home of the Wasauksing First Nation.
The town of Parry Sound is at the very top of the sound. It's the largest community along the Georgian Bay shoreline. This area stretches from Severn Sound all the way to Manitoulin Island.
Places Named After Parry Sound
Many places and areas in Canada are named after this geographic feature. This shows how important Parry Sound is to the region.
Parry Sound District
The larger area around the sound is called the Parry Sound District. This district includes several communities:
- The town of Parry Sound is the main town and the center of the district.
- Other parts of the district are less organized, like Parry Sound, Unorganized, Centre Part, Ontario and Parry Sound, Unorganized, North East Part, Ontario.
Electoral Districts
An electoral district is an area that elects a representative to the government. There have been a few electoral districts named after Parry Sound:
- From 1904 to 1949, there was a federal (national) electoral district called Parry Sound (electoral district).
- Today, the federal electoral district is called Parry Sound—Muskoka.
- The provincial (Ontario) electoral district is also called Parry Sound—Muskoka (provincial electoral district).
Images for kids
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View from Killbear Provincial Park
