New Virtual Exhibition
​Click on the graphics below to explore the different aspects of the West Parry Sound District's history!
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The History of Tower Hill
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Did you know that roughly 20,000 people from all over the world visit the Tower Hill observation tower every year? Although this amazing place has always been a great tourist attraction, its history proves that it is much more than that! Learn more about this popular Parry Sound location in our newest virtual exhibition.
​Logging: A History
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The logging industry in Ontario began around 1860, with American lumber companies moving north to expand their markets after removing much of the timber along the lake states. As more companies began to situate themselves near prominent waterways, the scale of the operations grew. More sawmills were erected, turning the lumber industry into one of the most profitable for the Canadian export trade, next to the fur trade.
Avro Arrow: A Dream Denied
Many West Parry Sound District residents will know that while much of the work on the Avro Arrow and Iroquois engine was done in Malton, many of the engine components were developed and tested in Nobel. The test facility opened in 1946, and was located on the site of the former Defense Industries Limited explosives plant. The property was already equipped with a power plant, water supply, machine shop, laboratories and offices, which saved the company set-up time and money.
