29 Fun Things to Do in Barrie, Ontario (From a Local)

Looking for things to do in Barrie? You’re in the right place.

Barrie is a mid-sized city on Lake Simcoe with things to do in both winter and summer, for families with children, as well as adults looking for outdoor adventures, festivals, nightlife, and more.

Being halfway between Toronto and Algonquin Provincial Park makes Barrie a good in-between destination, and a growing city that is a popular place to live as well. Its waterfront area makes for a great outing, and is the setting for annual festivals and events.

Living very close to Barrie, I visit there almost every week – sometimes to run errands for things I can’t find in the smaller town I live in, and other times to do something fun with my husband, kids or friends.

Barrie events, festivals, and attractions have been a source of entertainment for me to along time, and I can’t wait to share the fun things to do in Barrie that I’ve found.

So, let’s jump in – things to do in Barrie, Ontario!

Things to Do in Barrie

Here are some of the best things to do in Barrie for adults or families during the summer months

1. Take a walk along the waterfront

Barrie’s waterfront is a relaxing place for a summer stroll, anytime of day for all ages.

Along the walk, you’ll pass the marina, a large kid’s playground, a beach, and lots of green space. It can take about an hour for a roundtrip walk of the whole waterfront boardwalk.

One of our favourite things to do is to walk along the waterfront at sunset. The waterfront is a short walk from Dunlop street with plenty of cafés and restaurant options. So its easy to grab a bite to eat, and then head out to the waterfront boardwalk for an after-dinner stroll.

Good to Know: There are a few parking areas close to the waterfront that are along Lakeshore Drive and Centennial Park. They cost money during weekdays, but are free on weekends and evenings. Another option is to park in the downtown area (along Dunlop) from there its a short walk to the waterfront. Dunlop has paid parking too.

A few things that you’ll want to check out while walking along the waterfront in Barrie:

• Heritage Park. In the summer, this park is a nice spot to walk through with benches to sit on, and trees and a gazebo for some shade. In the winter, there are snow sculptures.
• The Heart Barrie sign, located in Heritage Park. Don’t forget to take your photo in front of this sign which was just created in 2022. Available year round.
• The Spirit Catcher, the bird sculpture which was created in 1986 (for Vancouver originally) but has been at the Barrie waterfront since ’87
• The marina. The water is usually clear enough to see lots of fish swimming below the surface.

2. Take a heritage walking tour

Did you know that the City of Barrie provides audio walking tours to teach you about the city’s history?

The City of Barrie offers four different walking tours where you can learn about some of the interesting things that have transpired over the years since the city was settled in 1833 as well as its indigenous heritage.

There are four different walking tours in Barrie to choose from: Historical Downtown Barrie, Kempenfelt Bay & Queens Park, Heritage Barrie, and Public Art.

All the walking tours are self-guided with an audio file that you can download onto Google Play, or your AppStore on your iPhone. Get your Barrie self-guided walking audio tour file here.

Walking tours are a great way to learn about a new place, but can also teach you about a place where you’ve lived for years and didn’t realize how much fascinating history was behind it.

3. Try your hand at axe-throwing

Bullseye Axe Throwing in Barrie is a place where you bring your friends and family and enjoy the old fashioned sport of throwing axes, with food drinks and laughs.

I came here with coworkers once for a staff social, and it was a great way to break the ice and I was so impressed with the professionalism of the staff in teaching us how to effectively throw the axes in order to hit the targets.

Bullseye Axe Throwing offers two kinds of packages – one is for special corporate events, and the other is casual, and only requires a minimum of 2 people for a 75 minute session. If you’re a small group (2-4 people) then you should go with their casual event option.

You can book your axe throwing event outing online on the Bullseye Axe Throwing website .

4. Put your brain to test at an escape room

For escape room junkies, and those looking for a fun brain-teasing activity, consider one of Barrie’s several escape rooms.

Escape rooms have become very popular in recent years and a few have popped up in Barrie, and they make a great evening out with friends or something to do as a family.

Here are your options for escape rooms in Barrie:

• Escape Room Barrie: Known for their out of this world production value. Very realistic, like you are walking into another world. Great for all ages.
• Mind Buster Escape Rooms: Good production value, ideal for beginners or families with kids
• Zenith Escape Rooms: Features 4 different scenarios ranging from easy to very challenging. The puzzles are interesting and the production value is fair.

5. Take a wine tour at Heritage Estate Winery

During the summer, head to Heritage Estate Winery for a wine tour. A popular venue for weddings and events, this winery has pretty views of their vineyards from the outdoor eating area. Wine tours are available in the summer only.

If you’re not a wine person, I recommend trying their homemade cider instead which is made with 100% Ontario-grown apples.

Heritage Estate Winery is located at 421 Penetanguishine Rd in Barrie which is in the countryside, just a 10-minute drive from the downtown core. They reopen on April 15th, 2024 for visits and tours.

6. Go hiking on scenic trails

While mostly farmland and lake surround the city of Barrie, there’s actually some decent foresty areas that make a great place to go hiking too.

Ardagh Bluffs Natural Area is just a short drive south from the downtown core and covers 518 acres of forested land. Its one of the best places to get out in nature in Barrie.

The Ardagh Ring Trail is a 7 km (4.1 mile) loop and is one of the best hiking trails in the Ardagh Bluffs Natural Area, because of its scenic lookouts. It has some inclines and declines, but nothing too strenuous.

There are other trails in the Ardagh Bluffs Natural Area that are range between 1.5 and 5 km. To see a list of all the hikes and reviews at Ardagh Bluffs, click here.

7. Tour the Maclaren Art Centre

The MalcLaren Art Centre is a museum and gallery in downtown Barrie. Its a great place to escape the hectic life of downtown Barrie and appreciate art work.

The gallery is not usually busy and you will often have the whole place to yourself when you visit.

The building itself is beautiful, and is used as a venue for weddings. In addition to displayed artwork, there are also different temporary exhibits held throughout the year, so there’s always something new.

The MacLaren Art Centre is open every day, except for Mondays and Tuesdays. It is normally only open during daytime hours, but has extended evening hours (until 8:30pm) on Tuesday nights.

Good to Know: Attached to the MacLaren Art Centre is the Lazy Tulip Café, which serves healthy and hearty lunches and snacks. Great place to stop in for a coffee before or after the art gallery.

8. Play a Board game at the Freaky Wizard

Freaky Wizard is a coffee shop and board game café in Barrie’s north end. When you visit, you’ll immediately notice the mix of Game of Thrones and Harry Potter decor.

They have a range of games that you can play on-site with friends or family, and you can order snacks and drinks to enjoy during your games. They also do really cool ‘coffee art’ with designs made with the froth in your coffee.

The Freaky Wizard is located in a plaza in Barrie’s north end, and is open from noon to 10pm on weekdays, with slightly different hours on weekends. It’s closed on Mondays.

9. Try some fancy gourmet donuts

Stop by Mmm Donuts to try gourmet, fancy donuts of exciting flavours that melt in your mouth. Mmm Donuts is a family-owned business in Barrie that opened their donut shop in 2019. It has been so popular that there are two different locations in Barrie – one on Bayfield, and one in the Georgian Mall.

You can buy just one donut, or a box of up to 6 donuts. They have seasonal menus, and special pop-up donuts available for the day only. So, there’s always something new and exciting.

All the donuts and products at Mmm Donuts are plant based, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the look or the taste. In fact, they taste much better than non-vegan donuts from larger chains in my opinion.

These donuts are so popular that they often sell out by later in the day, so I recommend stopping by in the

10. Learn about local history at the Simcoe County Museum

The Simcoe County Museum features artwork, artifacts and heritage buildings from the early 1900s.

It’s an interactive museum where you can go inside a model house, school, church, tailor shop and train station and see what life in Barrie looked like at that time period.

The Simcoe County Museum is involved in forest preservation, and has 327 acres of green-space on the property. There are hiking trails leading out from the museum, and a skating trail in the winter months.

The Simcoe County Museum is open from 10am to 4:30pm, seven days a week. There is a large parking lot on-site. You can simply show up and buy your entrance tickets upon arrival. The cost is between $4.00 and $8.00 depending on whether you’re a child, student or an adult.

11. Go kayaking or paddle boarding on Lake Simcoe

During the summer, you can get on to the lake from the Barrie waterfront for paddle boarding or kayaking.

Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are offered by North Stand Up Paddle (Northern SUP) and they set up right along Lakeshore Drive. They have professional instructors and top of the line equipment that you can rent to try for an hour or two.

There are kayaks for one or two people, and you can rent them in 1-hour or 2-hour slots.

If you’re interested in private lessons, they’re offered in Innisfil, just 20 minutes outside Barrie. Visit Northern SUP’s website to find out more.

12. Pick berries at Barrie Hill Farms

Barrie Hill Farms is a great place for picking and buying fresh farm seasonal produce. In the summer, you can pick berries, and in the fall, they have apple and pumpkin picking.

Barrie Hill Farms also hosts exciting events, like Fall Festival which is held every year and popular with families especially.

There’s a market located near the parking lot that sells produce, dairy, meat, eggs and other locally-sourced food items.

13. Hit up the night life scene

If you want to go dancing or partying it up, there are some decent options in Barrie. Downtown Barrie is known for its bars, nightclubs and breweries.

Here are some of your options for nightlife in Barrie:

• Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery, lovely outdoor eating area during the summer. They brew their own craft beers on-site. They have a small stage and live music quite often
• The Ranch, a nightclub that primarily plays country music
• Donnaleighs, an Irish Pub on Dunlop in the downtown Core. Lively atmoshpere and sometimes has live music
• Queens, also on the main strip, Dunlop. Its a nightclub with a DJ and sometimes live music
• Kenzingtons – great for food, and live music

14. Hit the beach

Being on the coast of Lake Simcoe, Barrie has a number of decent beaches. If you enjoy sunbathing, swimming or even water sports like paddle boarding, then you have your pick of places to go in Barrie.

One of my favourite beaches in Barrie is Centennial Beach (attached to Centennial Park on Lakeshore – pictured above) because there’s a playground right behind it and I love the waterfront and city views. It has shallow water too and is great for young kids.

Here are the two other beaches in Barrie to check out:

• Johnson’s Beach – nestled in a small cove with sand in northeast Barrie, this is a nice place to relax on a warm day. Popular with families and people of all ages
• Minet’s Point Park – has a long sandy stretch southeast of Barrie. Popular for surfing, but has a playground for kids as well

Good to Know: All of Barrie’s beaches mentioned above have washroom facilities on-site during the warm months. They open in late April for use during the spring and summer.

15. Walk the Barrie North Shore Trail

The Barrie North Shore Trail runs along the north side of Lake Simcoe. Aside from the waterfront walk along Lakeshore, the North Shore Trail is my favourite place to go for a walk in Barrie.

The trail is mostly paved with lots of trees, and views of the lake. Its more shaded than the waterfront walk, and less ‘going on’ – quieter, and more secluded.

The entire North Shore Trail is 6.3 km, but you don’t have to walk the whole thing. In fact, I’ve never actually walked the entire trail in one go. You can start at either end, walk as far as you want and then turn around. Its a relaxing, peaceful way to spend some time and escape the busy city atmosphere.

I’ve walked The North Shore Trail in all seasons and its a nice walk any time of the year. It is not maintained in winter through, so if there’s heavy snow, then you’ll either need snowshoes or good snow boots.

16. Go bowling

The main place in Barrie to go bowling is at Bowlerama, located in the Bayfield Mall. However, you can also go bowling at the Rec Room.

If you really like bowling and want more of a challenge, then go to Bowlerama. It has longer lanes and is a ‘real’ bowling alley. The Rec Room bowling is much smaller and probably better for people who have never bowled before. (It’s fine if you’re already at the Rec Room, but I wouldn’t go there specifically to bowl.)

To bowl at Bowlerama, you can reserve online, but your reservation should be made at least 48 hours in advance. If you’re wanting to reserve with less notice than that, then give them a call at: 705-739-2269

17. Go shore diving in Lake Simcoe

Yes, you can actually scuba dive in Lake Simcoe. There are a few different points from where you can do a shore dive, and tere are some interesting things to see underwater too.

The famous  J.C. Morrison Shipwreck is located underwater at Centennial Beach. For other Barrie shore dives, click here.

If you want to learn to scuba dive, there are three places to do that right in Barrie – Simcoe Diving (who organizes the shore dives mentioned above), Barrie Scuba House, and 4D Diving & Adventures, who also organizes local dives in Lake Simcoe.

I’m a scuba diver who tries to go every chance I get. If you’re really interested in scuba diving, I recommend spending a couple nights in Tobermory in the summertime (3.5 hours from Barrie) as its known as the scuba diving capital of Canada and famous for its shipwrecks.

Things to Do in Barrie with Kids

Many of the above activities are suitable for people of all ages. The following are some things to do in Barrie exclusively for families with kids

Most of the activities above (except for may the nightlife scene) can be enjoyed as adults only or with children. But these are the things to do in Barrie that are aimed at children.

Being a mom from the New Tecumseth area which is much smaller, I come to Barrie often with my kids to do things that we don’t have at home.

18. Jump on a floating bouncy castle

During the summer months, head toCentennial park along Lakeshore Blvd and you will see the large bouncy castle which is organized by the same people who rent out paddle boards.

For a small fee, kids can get into their swimsuits and have a blast playing on the floating bouncy castle in the water.

For safety reasons, kids are asked to have some level of swimming ability in order to play on the floating bouncy castle.

19. Head to the Parkplace Plaza for fun

The Parkplace Plaza at Mapleview and highway 400 is full of restaurants, shopping and family-friendly activities.

You could spend a whole day, or at least half a day doing something fun, and having a family meal before or after.

• Rec Room: arcades, bowling alley, and on-site restaurants
• X-Play: a trampoline park (pictured above)
• Kid-friendly places to eat in Parkplace inclue: Evviva, Milestone’s, Fork and Knife (Asian fushion), and many others

Good to Know: Mapleview and 400 is a very busy, trafficked area, especially if you’re driving through there around ‘rush hour’ times. I usually try to avoid driving through that intersection at rush hour, but it can’t always be avoided. Just be sure to budget for extra time if you’re there during rush hour.

20. Attend a festival at Chappell Farms

Chappell Farms was established in 1834 and is known for one of the best family-farms in the area to bring kids for a day of fun.

They organize family-friendly festivals in different seasons: Fall Festival, Spring Festival, and Summer Festival. There are wagon rides, family fun activities, animals, pick your own produce (depending on the season)

Dates for their spring, summer and fall festivals, when decided, will be posted on their website here.

21. Get creative at Creative Café

Creative Café is one of my favourite places to take my daughter is Barrie. You can choose from a variety of clay figurines and paint them how you want.

The figurines are then baked, to make the colour stick, and you pick your creations up at a later date -usually a few days, up to a week later.

Creative Café is very popular for birthday parties, but you can also drop in with a few people. It makes for a nice way to spend a morning or afternoon with your kids, just doing artwork together. They also sell food on-site.

22. Burn off some steam at Funvilla

Funvilla is chain indoor playground, but its the ultimate indoor playground of indoor playgrounds. There’s enough there to entertain a child anywhere from toddler age all the way up to mid-teens.

There are giant bouncy castles, arcade games, a ninja course, wall climbing and a special toddler area.

Funvilla is suitable for all ages, but if you mainly younger children then I would probably go to Smart Moves first (mentioned below) as its smaller, and easier to keep track of them.

23. Play and learn at Smartmoves Play Place

Smartmoves is not as big as Funvilla, but for younger children (10 and under) its my favourite indoor playground in Barrie.

The ‘theme’ of Smart Moves is STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) and you can see that theme added to their activities and structures, so there’s an opportunity to learn something science and math related too!

Like Funvilla, Smart Moves has a designated toddler area for little ones, and some larger structures for big kids. One of my kid’s favourite things to do at Smart Moves is the area with the ballooons floating all over.

Events and Festivals in Barrie

Here are some of the festivals and special events that are held in Barrie year-round

24. Kempenfest

Aug 2-5, 2024

Kempenfest is a fun, outdoor arts and crafts summer festival in Barrie.

Its Barrie’s signature festival, and will be running for the 52nd year in 2024. It’s Ontario’s longest waterfront festivals, spread out along 2 km on the Lakeshore Drive waterfront. Kempenfest has also been rated one of the top 100 festivals in Ontario.

Most activities at Kempenfest are free of charge. The only things that cost money are rides on the midway, and certain special concerts.

25. Barrie Film Festival

2024 Dates TBA

Yes, Barrie has its own film festival! The Barrie Film Festival ran for its 26th year in October 2023, and will be returning in October 2024.

Films are played at Galaxy Cinemas in Commerce Park Drive and it is typically a 10-day event.

There are usually 3-5 movies playing each day and they tend to be independent films. Sometimes there are guests for Q&A, afterparties, or brunch with the director. All the events are ticketed, and cost between $10-$40. Usually a film alone is just $10 per person.

26. Barrie Winterfest

February 3 & 4, 2024

Barrie Winterfest is a longtime community tradition, and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario, and one of the top 100 family-friendly festivals in the province.

Barrie Winterfest will mostly take place in Heritage Park and Meridian Place. There are amazing snow and ice sculptures by waterfront, winter entertainment such as lumberjack and ice skating shows, and a polar plunge.

But you don’t have to be outside braving the cold to enjoy winterfest – there are also some indoor events as well, such as story readings, concerts and film screenings.

Most events during Barrie Winterfest are free of charge. The exact programming, once available can be found on the town website here.

Things to Do in Barrie in Winter

Here are things to do in Barrie that are only available during the winter months.

Aside from Barrie Winterfest held in February, there’s quite a few other things to do during the winter in Barrie which makes Barrie one of the best places for an Ontario winter getaway. If you live in Barrie or will be visiting Barrie in winter, here are some great things to check out:

27. Skating on the Simcoe Skating Trail

Simcoe Country Skating Trail is located just behind the Simcoe County Museum, and is probably one of the nicests skating trails in the province.

The trail is a 1 km loop, which you can circle as many times as you want. One of my favourite things about it is you pass by some old heritage vehicles and buildings that are apart of the museum – which make the trail even more scenic.

Like most winter attractions, the Simcoe Skating Trail depends on the right weather conditions in order to remain open. They update on their website if the rink is open or not for any given day. Generally, it is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, and weekends during the day.

Let’s cross our fingers for cold enough temperatures so that we can enjoy this gem as much as possible this winter!

28. See a Barrie Colt’s game

Barrie Colts is the official junior hockey team for Barrie and are apart of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL.) Several players from OHL are later drafted to play in the NHL. So when you watch an OHL game in Barrie, there’s a good chance that you might be watching future hockey stars.

Barrie Colt’s games are fun, entertaining and much more affordable than trekking down to Toronto for an NHL game.

Barrie Colts games are played at the Sadlon Arena at Mapleview and highway 400. Tickets for upcoming Barrie Colts games can be bought online here.

29. Go skiing or snowboarding

Barrie is surrounded by great skiing and snowboarding resorts. Whether you’re experienced or a complete beginner, the Barrie area is a good place to learn or perfect your skills.

Having grown up near Barrie, I’ve been to almost all of the ski resorts at least once. Here are your options for Barrie ski and snowboard resorts in Barrie:

• Mount St. Louis – Moonstone: 34 downhill runs, and lnown for having the largest beginner hill in Ontario, but has hills for intermediate and advanced level skiers and boarders as well.
• Horseshoe Valley: 29 downhill runs, and has the largest the longest beginner carpet in Ontario
• Snow Valley: 20 downhill runs. One of the smaller resorts, but a great place to learn or brush up on your skills if you’re rusty.

All of these ski resorts are about a 15-20 minute drive from downtown Barrie, and you can’t go wrong with either of them.

Places to Stay in Barrie

Here are some great places to stay in Barrie that allow you to be closer to some of the attractions

• Budget: Four Points by Sheraton Barrie – 3 km from downtown, features a swimming pool and continental breakfast
• Mid-Range: Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Barrie – 3 km from downtown, has a swimming pool and great breakfast
• Luxury: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Barrie (an IHG Hotel) – 6 km from downtown, features a swimming pool and buffet hot breakfast that includes eggs and cinnamon rolls

Day Trips from Barrie (Less than 2 Hours By Car)

Here are some great places to head to for a day trip in less than 2 hours from Barrie

1. Friday Harbour

20 minute drive from Barrie

Friday Harbour is a fairly new development and a great place to get out of the city and enjoy some scenic views of Lake Simcoe.

At Friday Harbour, you can grab a coffee and walk around looking in the shops, or have bite to eat. There are many benches to sit down on and enjoy the scenery.

If you’re up for a bit of a hike, you can walk (30 minutes) to Big Bay Point which is a quiet scenic lookout. There is no parking there for visitors, which is why I’d recommend walking from Friday Harbour if you want to see it.

2. Orillia

30 minutes from Barrie

Orillia is just north of Barrie. Its know for its great downtown shopping, water sports and boating on the lake, and a farmer’s market in the summer time.

Orillia is also home to Vettä Nordic Spa which you can visit year-round, and some historical attractions like the police museum.

Possibly more of a “night trip” than a day trip, Casino Rama is a great place to go to see a concert, play in an arcade or casino, and eat. Casino Rama features 2 concert venues, a casino.

For some cool ideas of things to do on a day trip to Orillia Read my post on best things to do in Orillia.

3. Creemore

40 minute drive from Barrie

Creemore is one of the cutest small towns in Ontario, with a quaint atmosphere on its main street. Theres some very nice boutique stores, and some decent places to eat.

One of the main draws to Creemore is to visit the brewery of their popular beer, Creemore Springs. You can do a tour of their brewery and sample some tastings.

Also in Creemore, you can find the North America’s smallest jail, built in 1892. It was used as a jail until 1940, until it closed and became a tourist attraction in the early 1970s. The jail is free to visit and you can go inside.

Creemore is very small, even with the jail and the brewery, so you could easily see everything in less than a day.

4. Wasaga Beach

40 minute drive from Barrie

Although there are some nice beaches in Barrie, Wasaga Beach is special for being the world’s longest freshwater beach.

There are different sections of the beach, and reservations for parking (as of 2023) now need to be made in advance.

Reservations for the 2024 season are available starting from April 1st and can be made here.

5. Collingwood & Blue Mountains

1 hour from Barrie

Perfect winter or summer destination, Collingwood and the Blue Mountains offer a number of activities. In the winter, you can go skiing and snowboarding on the largest ski resort in southern Ontario.

In the summer, you can go zip-lining, do the Scenic Caves adventure, or the road runner forest rollercoaster.

In all seasons, you can walk through the picturesque Blue Mountain Village which has lots of shops and great places to eat.

Collingwood is also home to Scandinave Spa, a Nordic Spa – perfect place to relax in tranquility with hot tubs, saunas and pools.

6. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

1 hour drive from Barrie

Mono Cliffs is one of my favourite places to go hiking, any time of year. Its become especially popular in recent years. You will need to reserve online, which can be done here.

From the summit, you can see the faint outline of Toronto’s skyline.

After your hike, I recommend having a nice meal at the Mono Cliffs Inn. (The upstairs dining area, or the basement – both are great experiences.)This is one of our favourite places to eat. Reservations will likely be needed on a weekend.

Be sure to make a reservation for Mono Cliffs on the Ontario Parks website if you’re there on a weekend, as its very popular.

7. Algonquin Park

1 hour, 45 minutes from Barrie

Algonquin Park is one of Ontario’s largest protected conservation areas and is located on 7,630 square kms (1.9 million acres) of protected land.

Algonquin is great for hiking, canoeing, camping, and even snowshoeing or cross country skiing in the winter.

Algonquin Park is one of the main tourist attractions in Ontario, being halfway between Toronto and Ottawa, and it can get very busy on fall weekends. I go here at least once a year with my husband.

Being less than 2 hours from Barrie, you can visit for the day, or stay overnight. If you’re interested in being there for longer than a day, read my post on best places to stay overnight near Algonquin.

8. Huntsville

90 minute drive from Barrie

Huntsville has a charming small town atmosphere with boutique stores and great places to eat along the main strip.

Hunstville is close to Algonquin Provincial Park, and to Arrowhead Provincial Park so its a great place to stay or stop for a nice meal before or after a hike in the wilderness.

I love the food option in Hunstville. Some of my favourite restaurants that we always go to when we visit are Five Guys and a Stove, and Seng’s Authentic Thai Cuisine.

The Muskoka Rive flows through Huntsville as well, which provides a nice setting. There are places to eat with a view of the river, and you can walk along it as well.

9. Niagara Falls

2 hours from Barrie

Niagara Falls is considered a world wonder, standing 188 feet tall – its the tallest waterfall in Ontario. There are lots of family things to do for young kids, but its also popular as a couples getaway weekend, or a weekend away with friends.

Niagara Falls is very popular in the summer months, but can be visited year round – including winter.

Things to Do in Barrie: Conclusion

I hope that this has given you lots of ideas of things to do in Barrie. Whether you live in Barrie, nearby, or are just visiting, I hope that this has pointed you in the direction things you may not have known you could do in Barrie.

Barrie is surrounded by farm land, Lake Simcoe and several small towns. Its things to do and proximity to some great day-trip options are part of what make it, in my opinion, one of the best places to live in Ontario.