Wasauksing First Nation
Reservation Ojibway First Nation community on Georgian Bay
Ojibwe First Nation on Parry Island in Georgian Bay with ferry access from Parry Sound; visitors come for cultural programming, local artisans and island trails.
Wasauksing First Nation is an Ojibwe First Nation community based on Parry Island in Georgian Bay, Ontario, immediately adjacent to the town of Parry Sound.
The reserve contains residential areas, community facilities and shoreline used for fishing, boating and cultural activities. The community maintains local governance, cultural programs and land stewardship on island lands.
The people of Wasauksing have long inhabited and used the islands and shoreline of central Georgian Bay; the reserve today continues that tradition while operating band services and community institutions.
The First Nation occupies Parry Island in central Georgian Bay, directly across from Parry Sound on Ontario’s eastern Georgian Bay shoreline.
- Indigenous community: The community is an Ojibwe First Nation with band governance and cultural programming that includes local events and craft traditions.
What to See #
- Parry Island Reserve: A reserve community located on Parry Island in Georgian Bay, across from the town of Parry Sound on central Georgian Bay.
How to Get to Wasauksing First Nation #
Wasauksing is accessible by ferry from key Georgian Bay points or by private boat; specific community directions are available through Wasauksing First Nation administration offices.
Tips for Visiting Wasauksing First Nation #
- If visiting Wasauksing First Nation events, ask the community office about schedules and whether public attendance is welcome.
- Respect local signage and private property - many cultural sites are not open to casual touring.
Best Time to Visit Wasauksing First Nation #
Summer months are most suitable for visiting community events and outdoor programs.
Weather & Climate near Wasauksing First Nation #
Wasauksing First Nation's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1070 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm).
