Toronto–Parry Sound Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
Included: One booking per vehicle
Included: Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
Included: Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
Included: Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Not included

Not included: Attraction admission, park permits and optional interior access
Not included: Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from its speaker)
Not included: Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
Not included: Guaranteed opening hours or access at seasonal attractions
Not included: Georgian Bay Islands National Park boat transport and park entry
Not included: Parking fees and optional excursion costs
Not included: In-person guide

Itinerary

Parry Sound

Passing by

Begin or end beside Georgian Bay in Parry Sound, a waterfront town with rich railway and cottage-country history.
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Passing by

Discover the story of this reconstructed 17th-century Jesuit settlement near Midland; admission for an interior visit is separate.
Killbear Provincial Park

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Travel through Muskoka’s lake country, where granite shores, forests and cottages shape the scenery.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada

Passing by

Hear about Georgian Bay Islands National Park near Honey Harbour; visiting the islands requires separate boat transport and park access.
Lake Simcoe

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Near King City, the route crosses historic Yonge Street, long celebrated in Ontario road lore.
Canada's Wonderland

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking Toronto–Parry Sound Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED

From your mobile device, follow this link: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance: www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.