Tobermory to Parry Sound

[LauraleeG]

Hello
We have done the route from Midland, Ontario up the West side of Georgian Bay (Midland/ Christian Island/Lions Head/Tobermory) but now want to do Tobermory, across the top of Georgian Bay to Parry Sound, then down the East side of Georgian Bay to Midland.

Has anybody done that route? Tobermory/Port Au Bareil/Parry Sound/ MIdlan

Anybody want to weigh in on the journey from Parry Sound to Midland?
Advice? comments?
Thanks!

[Mirage35]

If you're not a member of the Great Lakes Cruising Club you might consider it. They have lots of good information about ports and anchorages in the area.

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Mirage35

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[skalashn]

Midland is our home port and we cruise that area extensively. Crossing east from Tobermory should be easier as prevailing winds are in your favour. Wingfield Basin is a good stop to wait for weather but you probably already know that.

If you aim for Pointe-Au-Baril, enter through the main channel then make your way south to some nice anchorages on Shawanaga Island. If you have a decent dink, go through the "hole in the wall" to Ojibway island, with a side trip to Hemlock channel.

From there to Parry Sound and south, there are too many possibilities to list here. Use Active Captain and the Ports book and slowly make your way south through the Small Craft channel.

If the weather is very calm and settled, you can jump ~10mn offshore to the Western Islands. Go early as there is room for only one or two boats, anchored and stern tied to iron stakes on the Crescent island. This place is unbelievable.