Learn how to get to Parry Sound from Toronto and across Ontario.

Located just 2 hours north of Toronto along Highway 400, Parry Sound is the gateway to Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands and the many communities that make up the Bay and Beyond region. Whether you arrive by car, bus, train, or air, getting here is part of the adventure.

By Car

Whether travelling from across Ontario or from nearby U.S. cities, reaching Parry Sound is an easy and scenic journey with direct access from Highway 400.

Driving distances:

• Toronto – 225 km (140 miles) south
• Barrie – 125 km (78 miles) south
• Kitchener – 296 km (184 miles) southwest
• London – 386 km (240 miles) southwest
• Bracebridge – 80 km (50 miles) southeast
• Huntsville – 76 km (47 miles) east
• Ottawa – 429 km (266 miles) east
• Sudbury – 160 km (99 miles) north
• Sault Ste. Marie – 420 km (261 miles) northwest
• Niagara Falls – 360 km (224 miles) southwest
• Hamilton – 300 km (186 miles) southwest
• Windsor – 470 km (292 miles) southwest
• Detroit, Michigan – 490 km (305 miles) southwest
• Buffalo, New York – 390 km (242 miles) south
• Rochester, New York – 430 km (267 miles) south

The region includes the communities and Indigenous Nations that make up the Bay and Beyond experience:

Indigenous Nations

• Wasauksing First Nation
• Shawanaga First Nation

Communities

• Carling
• Dunchurch
• Foley
• Hurdville
• McKellar
• Nobel
• Orrville
• Pointe au Baril
• Rosseau
• Humphrey
• Whitestone

Whether you are travelling from a nearby township or making a longer journey from across Ontario, the route to Parry Sound offers beautiful landscapes, waterfront views, and plenty of opportunities to explore along the way.

By Bus

Travel to Parry Sound by bus with convenient connections from the Greater Toronto Area.

FlixBus offers direct service between Toronto and Parry Sound, making it easier than ever to visit Georgian Bay without a car. Service includes stops at Toronto Union Station, Toronto Pearson Airport, Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport, and the Town of Parry Sound (113 Bowes St.)

Typical travel time is approximately 3 hours, with daily departures available. Schedules and fares vary, so check current availability before travelling.

Schedules are subject to change. Check with FlixBus before travelling.

Ontario Northland also provides daily bus service to Parry Sound, connecting travellers from across Ontario.

By Train

VIA Rail Canada provides train service to Parry Sound ( a stop on request), offering a scenic way to travel through Ontario’s landscapes.

• 70 Church St., Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2A6, Canada

By Air

The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Parry Sound and welcomes private aircraft and charter services.

For those arriving by water or air, Lake Country Airways operates a seaplane base in downtown Parry Sound and offers charter flights from Toronto and other locations. Contact them directly for available routes and details.

Take the Scenic Route Along the Georgian Bay Coastal Route

The journey to Parry Sound is just the beginning of your adventure. Often referred to as the sixth Great Lake, Georgian Bay is home to more than 30,000 islands, 2,000 kilometres of shoreline, towering cliffs, windswept pines, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters.

Explore scenic roads, discover historic lighthouses, enjoy waterfront communities, visit local marinas, or set out on the water to experience the beauty of Georgian Bay.