We've had a little snow!

The first picture shows snow amounts on December 10th; the next picture shows the amount on December 15th.

One of the many questions we are asked is how much snow do we get here in Parry Sound, and how cold does it get in the winter? December is the month we generally receive the most snow, because the temperature is just below freezing, and Georgian Bay is not frozen over yet.

It didn't start snowing until December 4th; and it feels like it hasn't stopped since! On December 11th we received 60 cms. 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast was as busy as it is at peak times in the summer when the police closed the highways and people were frantically looking for somewhere to stay. It was the first time that I've ever had people agree to take a room and not ask about amentities, price or even if we took credit cards!

For more pictures on what the snow looks like, check out our Facebook and Twitter sites!

Top 10 reasons to do your Christmas shopping in Parry Sound

1. Free parking is available in the downtown area!
2. The Downtown Business Association has a hospitality store available to wrap your gifts, get a warm drink and some popcorn at no charge!
3. Downtown businesses are participating in a chance to win a beautiful gift basket from their store
4. No line-ups for parking spots anywhere in town!
5. Line-ups at cash-registers are short to non-existent
6. Friendly service is always available to help you find that special gift
7. There are many great, one-of-a-kind items available for sale.
8. You can generally leave the car at home and walk to the shops
9. So far, there's no snow to make things slippery
10. Parry Sound has a number of chain stores that offer gift certificates and great return policies for the picky gift recipient.