The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

Bobby Orr brought fame to Parry Sound as one of the best professional ice hockey players there ever has been. Born in Parry Sound in 1948, he was identified as a potential professional player by the age of 14. He won his first Stanley Cup in 1970 with a goal that has been immortalized in a picture that is referred to as NHL's most enduring image. Due to a knee injury, Bobby officially retired as a professional hockey player in 1979 at the age of 30.

A strong supporter of Parry Sound, Bobby visits regularly, and undertakes fundraising activities on a regular basis for the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame to help draw people to Parry Sound, and recognize others that have contributed to sports both at the local and national level.

We have been fortunate to host Bobby at 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast. He constantly amazes us at how down to earth and kind he is!

For more information on the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, please see the web site.

Top 10 scenic places in Parry Sound

1. The Observation Tower at the West Parry Sound District Museum
2. The Belvedere Lookout
3. The deck at the Stockey Centre
4. The sunset at the Salt Docks
5. The park bench facing west just past the office at Big Sound Marina
6. The upper sun porch at 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast
7. From the deck on the M.V. Chippewa or Island Queen
8. On a flight with Georgian Bay Airways
9. Wabuno Beach
10. Lighthouse Point at Killbear Provincial Park

Water Conservation

As you know, we are very environmentally conscious here at 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast!

Here's a neat idea for helping to conserve water - rather than running the tap to make the water colder, fill old water bottles with tap water and store in the refridgerator. Keeps the water bottles out of the landfill and saves water at the same time!

What's the difference between a B&B and hotel?

How many hotels offer you a choice of pillows? 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast does!

Our pillow library came to be after Chef Simon and I couldn't agree on the types of pillows to put on the beds - I like a firm one, while Simon swears by cervical pillows. Hence, we decided to check out all the different types there were - and did we ever get a surprise!

The goal of a pillow is to keep the head and spine in line, so stomach sleepers need the least support, back sleepers need medium support, and side sleepers need the firmest support. Pillows can be filled with a variety of materials, so the regular pillows on our beds are filled with hypo-allergenic

The view from the harbour

This picture was taken from the deck of the MV Chippewa, which is docked directly across the road from 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast.

The Chippewa was previously one of the Maid of the Mist boats used in Niagara Falls, and now offers a variety of cruises throughout the summer. You can take a cruise down to Henry's or Craganmor Island Restaurants, enjoy an afternoon, dinner sunset and/or sunset cocktail cruise. Fully licensed, this little boat offers a more intimate way to see some of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay and learn more about this UNESCO Biosphere reserve.

Top 10 places to see the sun set over Georgian Bay

1. The Salt Docks
2. The deck at the Stockey Centre
3. A bench at the Big Sound Marina
4. The bridge at Waubuno Beach
5. Sound Boatworks docks
6. The Observation Tower on Tower Hill
7. Sail Parry Sound Sailing School
8. From a kayak or canoe on Tuesday evenings at the town beach
9. Belvedere Lookout
10. On a Georgian Bay Airways sunset flight

Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Parry Sound

1. ATV along the Canadian Shield with Bearclaw Tours
2. Experience the 30,000 Islands by float plane with Georgian Bay Airways
3. Golf through the granite rocks at the Ridge at Mantiou
4. Take a water taxi to Henry's Fish Restaurant
5. Wine & fine dining on a sunset dinner cruise on the M.V. Chippewa
6. Trail ride through a forest on an icelandic horse at Clear Lake Farms
7. Discover Georgian Bay by kayak with White Squall Outfitters
8. Go diving to look at shipwrecks with the Diver's Nook
9. Cruise Georgian Bay on the Island Queen
10. Hike the trails at Killbear Provincial Park

For more details, see Things to See and Do on our web site at http://www.40baystreet.com

Top 10 places to see boats in Parry Sound

1. Sail Parry Sound for sail boats
2. Sound Boat Works
3. Parry Sound Marina
4. Coast Guard base
5. Big Sound Marina
6. The Town Dock
7. Boat launch at Waubuno Beach
8. Sail Parry Sound Sailing School on tuesday nights for kayaks and canoes
9. Georgian Bay Marina for Wave runner and Sea-Doo Rentals
10. From the deck of the Island Queen

27th Sportsbike Rally - July 3 - 5th

Wikepedia defines sport bikes: "With the emphasis of a sport bike being on speed, acceleration, braking, and maneuverability, there are certain design elements that most motorcycles of this type will share. Sport bikes have comparatively high-performance engines resting inside a lightweight frame."

This weekend, Parry Sound celebrates the 27th Annual Sportbike Rally. Events include vendor expos, poker runs, show and shines, dances with live bands and the wonderful Thunder Run, which is a parade of these bikes through town.

Happy Canada Day!

There is nothing like the privilege of travelling to other countries to appreciate how lucky we are to live in Canada. With my previous work with both Save the Children and Ontario Water Works Association, I have come to value what a precious commodity clean water is, and how much we take it for granted!

I am also grateful for clean air, our medical system, the fact that I can walk down the street in safety, the ability to vote in elections and that I can make my way in the world as a single woman without prejudice or judgement.

What makes you proud to be Canadian?