Toronto–Parry Sound Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Parry Sound (Pass by)

  Begin or end beside Georgian Bay in Parry Sound, a waterfront town with rich railway and cottage-country history.

  Admission ticket free
• Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (Pass by)

  Discover the story of this reconstructed 17th-century Jesuit settlement near Midland; admission for an interior visit is separate.

  Admission ticket free
• Killbear Provincial Park (Pass by)

  Discover Killbear’s granite shoreline and windswept pines on an optional detour; park access and seasonal facilities are separate.

  Admission ticket free
• Coldwater (Pass by)

  Pass the historic village of Coldwater, known for its small-town streets and heritage buildings.

  Admission ticket free
• Midland (Pass by)

  Explore stories of Midland, the Georgian Bay town at the heart of this region’s maritime history.

  Admission ticket free
• Penetanguishene (Pass by)

  Hear the story of Penetanguishene, a waterfront community with deep French and Indigenous heritage.

  Admission ticket free
• Horseshoe Valley Resort (Pass by)

  Learn about Horseshoe Valley’s four-season recreation area, a short detour from the main driving route.

  Admission ticket free
• Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre (Pass by)

  Consider a detour to Wye Marsh for wetlands, wildlife and trails; admission and opening hours vary.

  Admission ticket free
• Big Chute (Pass by)

  Discover Big Chute’s remarkable marine railway, which carries boats between sections of the Trent–Severn Waterway when operating.

  Admission ticket free
• Muskoka Lakes (Pass by)

  Travel through Muskoka’s lake country, where granite shores, forests and cottages shape the scenery.

  Admission ticket free
• Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada (Pass by)

  Hear about Georgian Bay Islands National Park near Honey Harbour; visiting the islands requires separate boat transport and park access.

  Admission ticket free
• Lake Simcoe (Pass by)

  Follow the Lake Simcoe region’s waterways and the stories of the communities they connect.

  Admission ticket free
• Barrie (Pass by)

  Consider a waterfront detour in Barrie while hearing stories of Georgian College and Royal Victoria Hospital.

  Admission ticket free
• Barrie Centennial Park (Pass by)

  Barrie Centennial Park brings a lively waterfront green space and beach to Kempenfelt Bay.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The 1985 Barrie tornado left a lasting mark on communities near this stretch of Highway 400.

  Admission ticket free
• Alliston (Pass by)

  Follow the turnoff toward Alliston, a farming town known for its potato-growing heritage.

  Admission ticket free
• Holland Marsh (Pass by)

  Drive beside the fertile Holland Marsh and hear about physician William Osler, born nearby at Bond Head.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Pass the Happy Valley Forest area, a protected landscape of rolling hills and mature woodland north of Toronto.

  Admission ticket free
• King City (Pass by)

  Near King City, the route crosses historic Yonge Street, long celebrated in Ontario road lore.

  Admission ticket free
• Canada's Wonderland (Pass by)

  Begin or finish near the 407/400 interchange and Canada’s Wonderland, whose roller coasters mark the Toronto-area gateway; park admission is separate.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This self-guided drive uses your own vehicle and works in either direction. Sightseeing is mainly from the road; optional detours and walks vary in accessibility and may require admission or boat travel. Public transit cannot cover the route. The audio tour still works when nearby buildings are closed. Check seasonal park services and Big Chute operations before visiting.

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