We The North - True North - Monthly "Baad-e-Shimal Canada" ماہنامہ بادِ شمال کینیڈا
Day 1: Arrival & Exploration
Waubuno Beach
📍 1 Waubuno Rd, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T4
A peaceful lakeside walk and a beautiful sunset by Georgian Bay.
Tower Hill Lookout & Heritage Gardens
📍 17 George St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2R2
Scenic panoramic view of the bay, surrounded by quiet heritage gardens.
Museum on Tower Hill
📍 17 George St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2R2
A small but meaningful gallery showcasing the local history and culture of Parry Sound.
Island Queen Cruise – 30,000 Islands Tour
📍 9 Bay St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1S4
A 3-hour scenic cruise through the world’s largest freshwater archipelago — granite islands, lighthouses, and the famous Hole-in-the-Wall passage.
Killbear Provincial Park
📍 35 Killbear Park Rd (Eddie Ramsay Parkway), Nobel, ON P0G 1G0
A stunning provincial park with rocky shorelines, windswept pines, and crystal-clear waters — perfect for peaceful reflection.
Residential School Memorial – Wasauksing First Nation
📍 Intersection of Ishpotonig Ln & Wasauksing Rd, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2W8
A solemn and moving memorial honouring the memory of 39 Indigenous children who lost their lives in the residential school system. Located just west of the swing bridge near the Rose Point Trail.
This trip was not only a retreat into nature but also a journey of reflection - through landscapes, history, and memory. May we always be mindful of the land we walk on and the stories it carries.