July – August
Festival of the Sound is an annual 3-week long classical music festival that occurs from July to August in Parry Sound.
The festival features dozens of concerts in the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the Parry Sound region through scenic cruises on the Island Queen.
Programs range from Latin jazz to big bands to Beethoven — and Canada Weekend features a special floating jazz cruise.