Arts And Culture

Explorers' Edge is home to a thriving arts scene. The area's stunning natural landscape holds an undeniable lure for creative types, and the revered "rocks, lakes and trees" have inspired artists for generations, including Canada's iconic Group of Seven painters, and Tom Thomson in particular. Take a tour of many studios and galleries and experience the works of incredible artists.

Wave Fibre Mill

Wave Fibre Mill is a refurbished, semi-worsted custom wool spinning and weaving mill located at the Parry Sound…

Wave Fibre Mill is a refurbished, semi-worsted custom wool spinning and weaving mill located at the Parry Sound Municipal Airport. Mill tours are available by chance or appointment where you’ll see a compilation…

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Gibson Gallery & Mercantile

The Gibson Gallery & Mercantile is home to work of many local artists in the area with the…

The Gibson Gallery & Mercantile is home to work of many local artists in the area with the owner Don Corbett fulfilling his dream of having a co-op art gallery in Parry…

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Spark Adventure Photography

Cobi Sharpe is an award-winning adventure and landscape photographer, and a graduate with honours in digital photography. When…

Cobi Sharpe is an award-winning adventure and landscape photographer, and a graduate with honours in digital photography. When she’s not on solo canoe trips, you can find her instructing photography workshops with…

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18 James Street

Jessica Vergeer is an artist and fashion designer with a studio, gallery and dress shop located in the…

Jessica Vergeer is an artist and fashion designer with a studio, gallery and dress shop located in the heart of downtown Parry Sound – the 18 James Street Studio & Gallery. Taken…

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Marc DeGroote

Wildlife artist extraordinaire, this artists’ exceptional talent came to life in 2001. A self taught artist who will…

Wildlife artist extraordinaire, this artists’ exceptional talent came to life in 2001. A self taught artist who will astonish you with the incredible detail achieved in his creations of mixed media, acrylics,…

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Toad Hill Pottery

Barbara Jackson of Toad Hill Pottery has been making functional pottery for over 28 years. Largely self taught, she’ll…

Barbara Jackson of Toad Hill Pottery has been making functional pottery for over 28 years. Largely self taught, she’ll steal ideas from wherever she can find them and make them her own! She…

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Northwinds Pottery

Northwinds Pottery specializes in handmade, functional pottery by Tracy Cates.  All pottery is oven-safe, food-safe and is available…

Northwinds Pottery specializes in handmade, functional pottery by Tracy Cates.  All pottery is oven-safe, food-safe and is available at affordable prices, for everyday use.  A wide range of pottery items are available…

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Muddy Handshake Pottery

Art for everyday use is what Jeff Martens of Muddy Handshake Pottery strives to achieve with the functional pottery that…

Art for everyday use is what Jeff Martens of Muddy Handshake Pottery strives to achieve with the functional pottery that he creates. His pots are purposefully simple. Jeff works with a variety of clay…

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Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts

The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts is located in Parry Sound and sits on a…

The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts is located in Parry Sound and sits on a 3.5-acre waterfront site overlooking beautiful Georgian Bay. The centre houses a 480-seat Festival Performance…

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Elizabeth Steinebach – Stained Glass Artisan

Elizabeth Steinebach – Stained Glass Artisan creates original and custom designed stained glass including traditional leaded windows and…

Elizabeth Steinebach – Stained Glass Artisan creates original and custom designed stained glass including traditional leaded windows and doors, copperfoil panels, kiln fired paint, silver stain, enamel, acid etching, dalle de verre;…

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