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The Arts

The Archipelago and the surrounding area is home to many cultural festivals and events, exceptional artists and artisans, personal studios, organized art tours, music and drama.

Arts on the Bay - Pointe au Baril

The Pointe au Baril Arts and Culture Club annually hosts a number of events during the summer months at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre.  For more information and upcoming shows, please visit the Arts on the Bay website.

Local Art Groups and Associations

There are many talented artists and artisans in our area, many of whom are a part of local groups. The Parry Sound Arts and Crafts Association is a group of artists promoting fine arts in the community and surrounding area. Artisans from the local area and beyond display and sell their arts and crafts at local events, such as the annual Art in the Park, the Winter Craft show and the Summer Market held each Tuesday at the Market Square in Parry Sound.

Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts

A highlight of the surrounding community is the Charles. W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts which houses a 480-seat festival performance hall and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. The Stockey Centre sits on a 3.5-acre waterfront site overlooking beautiful Georgian Bay.

The Festival Performance Hall has stunning acoustics and performances of all genres are presented throughout the year including music of all types (pop, rock, folk, blues, jazz, country, chamber, classical and world music), theatre, contemporary dance, comedy, literary readings, performances for children and community events.

The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is an interactive hockey museum with a wide variety of photos, memorabilia and artifacts about Bobby Orr, who was born in Parry Sound. The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame also hosts exhibits about other exceptional athletes with ties to Parry Sound.

The Performance Hall is also home to the renowned Festival of the Sound. With various concerts, events and superb chamber music, the Festival of the Sound offers something for everyone.  Hundreds of Canadian and international musicians have performed at the Festival over the past 38 seasons.  The Festival has an education mandate, offering master classes for developing musicians, open rehearsals, workshops for local children and lectures by musicians and composers, all designed to improve the musical understanding and appreciation of audience members.