Spring, in and around Parry Sound
Spring is definitely in full gear here in the Parry Sound area. Most (but not all) of the snow has melted away but the area lakes are still ice covered and still a few weeks away from being navigable.
After talking to a number of potential cottage buyers last weekend at The Cottage Life Show, I think there is a belief that once the snow is gone is Toronto, the snow is also gone in Cottage Country. For example, while cottages with ploughed road access are accessible this time of the year, those with seasonal roads are still a week or so off.
Here are some time frames that will hopefully give you an idea of when "things" happen during the springtime in the Parry Sound area:Snow melt complete (although you still might find the odd patch on north slopes, etc.): mid-April
- Ice off area lakes: April 15th-20th
- Smelt run: late April
- Trilliums in bloom: early May
- Trees leaf out: mid-May. Unfortunately, Blackflies start around the same time of the year :)