Arguably, the most picturesque village in the heart of the Parry Sound District.
Founded over 150 years ago, Magnetawan is the oldest settlement in the Parry Sound District. There is still much to see of our history. Come and discover.
MAGNETAWAN is a historical village located midpoint on a 78-km stretch of the newly developed Trans Canada Trail. Explore ghost towns, turn of the century cemeteries, corduroy roads, and abandoned homesteads along this picturesque roadway. The quiet country roads surrounding Magnetawan are ideal for mountain biking, driving, hiking and horseback riding, and become a blaze of colour during the fleeting days of autumn. An abundance of birds and wildlife can be observed throughout the year. Your bird book and binoculars are a must! Numerous lakes and rivers offer boating, swimming, fishing and just plain relaxing. Pickerel,pike, bass and trout will provide the avid or recreational fisherman hours of enjoyment.