"Loon Spotting" Parry Sound Things to Do Tip by windsorgirl

The Loon is one of Canada's national symbols. You can find the loon on the back of our one dollar coin, hence it's nickname, the "loonie". Incidentally, our two dollar coin is called the "toonie".

There are many loons in the Muskoka region and you can spot them cruising the lakes looking for their dinner. They are expert divers and will stay underwater for a long time and then resurface a hundred feet away. They also have a very distinctive call. It is a fun pastime to spot the loons from your dock or boat.