Learn the Do's and Don'ts of septic care and how your sewage affects the environment. Hear what the Township activities are to promote septic smart approaches to help protect Georgian Bay and be septic smart! Located at the Ojibway Club Lounge in Pointe au Baril. Please note that this venue is accessible by boat only.

All aboard the 40-passenger Islander for a short 45 minute boat ride to Huckleberry Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the area, where passengers will get off the ship, stroll over the rocks and explore the shoreline!  A naturalist from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will join each tour to lead a guided walk and answer questions.  The walk will end at a secluded and shallow beach area so bring your swimsuit for a quick dip!  Passengers will…

Bees: Peter, a seasoned beekeeper, will lead you through a session about honeybees, a hands-on visit to the apiary, and sampling of delicious honey. Birds: Learn about the species within the UNESCO biosphere reserve with a local biologist. We provide binoculars for you to spot a variety of birds, small mammals, and turtles at the forest and wetland next to the Apiary. Learn about the world’s largest freshwater archipelago, known as the “30,000 Islands” before your visit to the brewery.…

Come out and explore the birds and the bees of the Biosphere at the Parry Sound Community Apiary and surrounding area! First we will begin with Peter, a seasoned beekeeper, who will lead you through a session about honeybees, a hands-on visit to the apiary, and sampling of delicious honey produced by the bees on site. Next, we will explore the surrounding forest and wetland to learn about the species within the UNESCO biosphere reserve with a local biologist. We…

All aboard the 40-passenger Islander for a short 45 minute boat ride to Huckleberry Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the area, where passengers will get off the ship, stroll over the rocks and explore the shoreline!  A naturalist from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will join each tour to lead a guided walk and answer questions.  The walk will end at a secluded and shallow beach area so bring your swimsuit for a quick dip!  Passengers will…

Visit our GBBR booth at the Summer Waterfront Farmers' Market to learn more about our environment, wildlife, what we do, and our summer events! Of course we will also have our Biosphere swag for sale! 2019 Season: June 22 - Aug. 31 9am - 2pm, Every Saturday

Click here to buy your tickets for the Waterfront Walk & Brewery Tour! Drink craft beer and explore our beautiful waterfront! You will walk along the Parry Sound waterfront fitness trail with a professional guide while learning about the UNESCO Georgian Bay Biosphere, the history of the waterfront and local wildlife. The walk will finish at Trestle Brewing Company where you will go on a brewery tour learning about the process of making all-natural craft beer. Your afternoon will conclude by…

Enjoy a 75 minute boat ride through the picturesque islands of the South Channel and the Sans Souci area of Georgian Bay to historic Wreck Island!  Wreck Island is believed to be the final resting place of the Waubuno, a 120′ sidewheel steamer, which sank in a November 1879 snow storm.  The island is also in the heart of the Massasauga Provincial Park and one of the last of the “outer islands” before boaters and campers reach the open waters…

All aboard the 40-passenger Islander for a short 45 minute boat ride to Huckleberry Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the area, where passengers will get off the ship, stroll over the rocks and explore the shoreline!  A naturalist from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will join each tour to lead a guided walk and answer questions.  The walk will end at a secluded and shallow beach area so bring your swimsuit for a quick dip!  Passengers will…

Bees: Peter, a seasoned beekeeper, will lead you through a session about honeybees, a hands-on visit to the apiary, and sampling of delicious honey. Birds: Learn about the species within the UNESCO biosphere reserve with a local biologist. We provide binoculars for you to spot a variety of birds, small mammals, and turtles at the forest and wetland next to the Apiary. Learn about the world’s largest freshwater archipelago, known as the “30,000 Islands” before your visit to the brewery.…

Come out and explore the birds and the bees of the Biosphere at the Parry Sound Community Apiary and surrounding area! First we will begin with Peter, a seasoned beekeeper, who will lead you through a session about honeybees, a hands-on visit to the apiary, and sampling of delicious honey produced by the bees on site. Next, we will explore the surrounding forest and wetland to learn about the species within the UNESCO biosphere reserve with a local biologist. We…

All aboard the 40-passenger Islander for a short 45 minute boat ride to Huckleberry Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the area, where passengers will get off the ship, stroll over the rocks and explore the shoreline!  A naturalist from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will join each tour to lead a guided walk and answer questions.  The walk will end at a secluded and shallow beach area so bring your swimsuit for a quick dip!  Passengers will…

Visit our GBBR booth at the Summer Waterfront Farmers' Market to learn more about our environment, wildlife, what we do, and our summer events! Of course we will also have our Biosphere swag for sale! 2019 Season: June 22 - Aug. 31 9am - 2pm, Every Saturday

Explore the School House Trail through the eyes of a naturalist! GBBR staff will lead this hike and talk about a range of topics including: plants, birds, amphibians and reptiles, butterflies and other local wildlife. All are welcome! $10 donation is appreciated. Parking and access is located at the end of Violet Drive in Port Severn, Ontario.  

Click here to buy your tickets for the Waterfront Walk & Brewery Tour! Drink craft beer and explore our beautiful waterfront! You will walk along the Parry Sound waterfront fitness trail with a professional guide while learning about the UNESCO Georgian Bay Biosphere, the history of the waterfront and local wildlife. The walk will finish at Trestle Brewing Company where you will go on a brewery tour learning about the process of making all-natural craft beer. Your afternoon will conclude by…

All aboard the 40-passenger Islander for a short 45 minute boat ride to Huckleberry Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the area, where passengers will get off the ship, stroll over the rocks and explore the shoreline!  A naturalist from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will join each tour to lead a guided walk and answer questions.  The walk will end at a secluded and shallow beach area so bring your swimsuit for a quick dip!  Passengers will…

All aboard the 40-passenger Islander for a short 45 minute boat ride to Huckleberry Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the area, where passengers will get off the ship, stroll over the rocks and explore the shoreline!  A naturalist from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will join each tour to lead a guided walk and answer questions.  The walk will end at a secluded and shallow beach area so bring your swimsuit for a quick dip!  Passengers will…

Visit our GBBR booth at the Summer Waterfront Farmers' Market to learn more about our environment, wildlife, what we do, and our summer events! Of course we will also have our Biosphere swag for sale! 2019 Season: June 22 - Aug. 31 9am - 2pm, Every Saturday

Join the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve and the West Carling Association as we walk the Carling Recreational Trail. Suitable for all ages. All are welcome! Walk topics will include plants, birds, local wildlife, and what these species are doing as they start to prepare for the coming season. Meet at the Carling Community Centre on August 17th, 2019, from 10am - 11am. In partnership with the West Carling Association.

Click here to buy your tickets for the Waterfront Walk & Brewery Tour! Drink craft beer and explore our beautiful waterfront! You will walk along the Parry Sound waterfront fitness trail with a professional guide while learning about the UNESCO Georgian Bay Biosphere, the history of the waterfront and local wildlife. The walk will finish at Trestle Brewing Company where you will go on a brewery tour learning about the process of making all-natural craft beer. Your afternoon will conclude by…

Your afternoon adventure in Parry Sound on Georgian Bay starts with a visit to Trestle Brewing Company for lunch and one of their locally crafted beers on the patio overlooking the Seguin River. Enjoy Trestle’s Northern Board featuring high-quality local products, or choose another menu item yourself from their gastro-inspired menu. After lunch, you’ll be met by a guide from the UNESCO Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve who will accompany you on a short walking tour from the brewery across the Seguin River…