Unorganized North East Parry Sound District

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Unorganized North East Parry Sound District is an unorganized area in Parry Sound District, central Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Almaguin Highlands region and is not governed by a local municipality. The area is served by the Laurier Local Services Board.

Location, size and geography:
- Land area: about 183.04 square kilometers
- Coordinates: around 45.92°N, 79.30°W
- It lies near the geographic township of Laurier

Population and demographics:
- Population (2021 census): 179 people
- Population density: about 1 person per square kilometer
- Private dwellings: 81 total, about 73 occupied
- Median age (2021): about 50.8 years (males 53.6, females 49.2)
- The population has fluctuated slightly over recent censuses (approximately 179–187 in the last decades)

History and naming:
- The area's name comes from the geographic township of Laurier, named in 1878 after Wilfrid Laurier, who would later become Prime Minister of Canada.

Transportation:
- The Canadian National Railway main line and Ontario Highway 11 run roughly parallel across the area, connecting it to the surrounding region.

Overview:
- Unorganized North East Parry Sound District is a sparsely populated, rural part of Ontario, characterized by its large area, small population, and absence of incorporated towns. It relies on regional services provided by Laurier and is part of the broader Almaguin Highlands.