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Toronto–Parry Sound Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Ontario, Canada
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore the roughly 225 km Highway 400 corridor between Toronto and Parry Sound in either direction with a self-guided smartphone audio tour. Allow about 2–3 hours of driving, plus time for optional detours to Midland, Wye Marsh, Big Chute, Killbear or Georgian Bay Islands National Park. The app offers 40+ GPS-triggered points of interest and stories about Georgian Bay, Muskoka and Simcoe County.

Download the tour to your own smartphone or tablet before departure. Narration follows your location, and a live route map works offline after download. Drive your own vehicle, pause whenever you like and resume at your own pace; there is no in-person guide. Attraction admission, park permits, boat transport and parking are separate, and access can vary by season.

What's Included

  • Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
  • One booking per vehicle
  • Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
  • Attraction admission, park permits and optional interior access
  • Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from its speaker)
  • Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Parry Sound
ON, Canada

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Ontario 400
Ontario, Canada

One of the start / stop points for the route. Start and stop anywhere, tour experience is the same in either direction.

What To Expect

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Parry Sound (pass by)

Begin or end beside Georgian Bay in Parry Sound, a waterfront town with rich railway and cottage-country history.
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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.
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Killbear Provincial Park (pass by)

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

Pass the historic village of Coldwater, known for its small-town streets and heritage buildings.
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Midland (pass by)

Explore stories of Midland, the Georgian Bay town at the heart of this region’s maritime history.
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Penetanguishene (pass by)

Hear the story of Penetanguishene, a waterfront community with deep French and Indigenous heritage.
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Horseshoe Valley Resort (pass by)

Learn about Horseshoe Valley’s four-season recreation area, a short detour from the main driving route.
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre (pass by)

Consider a detour to Wye Marsh for wetlands, wildlife and trails; admission and opening hours vary.
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Big Chute (pass by)

Discover Big Chute’s remarkable marine railway, which carries boats between sections of the Trent–Severn Waterway when operating.
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Muskoka Lakes (pass by)

Travel through Muskoka’s lake country, where granite shores, forests and cottages shape the scenery.
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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.
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Lake Simcoe (pass by)

Follow the Lake Simcoe region’s waterways and the stories of the communities they connect.
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Barrie (pass by)

Consider a waterfront detour in Barrie while hearing stories of Georgian College and Royal Victoria Hospital.
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Barrie Centennial Park (pass by)

Barrie Centennial Park brings a lively waterfront green space and beach to Kempenfelt Bay.
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Innisfil (pass by)

The 1985 Barrie tornado left a lasting mark on communities near this stretch of Highway 400.
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Alliston (pass by)

Follow the turnoff toward Alliston, a farming town known for its potato-growing heritage.
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Holland Marsh (pass by)

Drive beside the fertile Holland Marsh and hear about physician William Osler, born nearby at Bond Head.
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Happy Valley Forest (pass by)

Pass the Happy Valley Forest area, a protected landscape of rolling hills and mature woodland north of Toronto.
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King City (pass by)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Toronto–Parry Sound Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-214606P13

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
  • One booking per vehicle
  • Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
  • Live GPS route map and offline tour download
  • Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
  • Attraction admission, park permits and optional interior access
  • Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from its speaker)
  • Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
  • Guaranteed opening hours or access at seasonal attractions
  • Georgian Bay Islands National Park boat transport and park entry
  • Parking fees and optional excursion costs
  • In-person guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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