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35 Best and Fun Things To Do In Barrie, Ontario


TouristWire Editors

A trip to Ontario is not simply an opportunity to attend the customary Canadian hockey game – there are various activities to partake in and explore within the vicinity.

One of these is exploring the popular town of Barrie, which offers a number of cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy, such as the Simcoe County Museum and MacLaren Art Center.

There are also several parks and green spaces to explore throughout the city, including Centennial Park, Springwater Provincial Park, and Tiffin Center for Conservation, where visitors can spend an afternoon hiking, fishing, or swimming.

Overall, Barrie is a great place to visit if you’re looking for an authentic Canadian experience. Find a list of other exciting things to do and see here below

The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In Barrie, Ontario

35. Utopia Conservation Area

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: 8609 6 Line Utopia ON

Tel:  705 424 1479

Web Address:   https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/component/mtree/conservation-authorities/nottawasaga-valley/utopia-conservation-area

34. The Gables Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: Bay Ln Barrie ON

33. Lake Simcoe

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Barrie ON

32. Kempenfelt Bay

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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31. Fox Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

30. The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 36 Mulcaster Street Barrie ON

Tel:  705 737 5559

29. 9 mile portage trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: 2714 Grenfel Road Minesing ON

Web Address:   https://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Trails/Pages/NineMilePortage.aspx

28. Downtown Barrie

4.7 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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Location: 65 Dunlop Street E Barrie ON

Web Address:   https://downtownbarrie.ca/

27. Simcoe County District School Board

2.9 ★★★☆☆ (50 reviews)

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Location: 1170 ON 26 Midhurst ON

Tel:  705 728 7570

Web Address:   http://scdsb.on.ca/

26. Meridian Place

4.6 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 30 Simcoe Street Barrie ON

Tel:  705 734 1414

Web Address:   http://meridianplace.downtownbarrie.ca/

25. Hickling Recreational Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

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Location: 1251 Snow Valley Road Minesing ON

Tel:  800 487 6642

Web Address:   https://experience.simcoe.ca/play/outdoors/trails

24. Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.

4.8 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: 8633 10th Line of RR 2 Barrie ON

Tel:  705 721 4730

Web Address:   http://bearcreeksanctuary.com/

23. Ontario Federation Of Snowmobile Clubs

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (73 reviews)

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Location: 322 King Street #9 Barrie ON

Tel:  705 739 7669

Web Address:   http://ofsc.on.ca/

22. Historic Fort Willow

4.1 ★★★★☆ (113 reviews)

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Location: 2714 Grenfel Road Utopia ON

Tel:  705 424 1479

Web Address:   https://nvca.on.ca/Pages/FortWillow.aspx

21. Tyndale Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (153 reviews)

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Location: 45 Tyndale Road Barrie ON

Tel:  705 726 4242

Web Address:   https://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Waterfront/Pages/Beaches.aspx

20. Bear Creek Eco Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (261 reviews)

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Location: Barrie ON

Web Address:   https://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Parks/Pages/Parks-Listing.aspx

19. Tiffin Centre for Conservation

4.7 ★★★★★ (277 reviews)

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Location: 8195 8th Line Utopia ON

Tel:  705 424 1479

Web Address:   http://nvca.on.ca/tiffin-centre

18. Splash ON Water Parks

4.3 ★★★★☆ (320 reviews)

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Location: 55 Lakeshore Dr Barrie ON

Tel:  705 279 1322

Web Address:   http://splashon.ca/

17. Tyndale Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (420 reviews)

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Location: 45 Tyndale Road Barrie ON

Tel:  705 739 4207

Web Address:   http://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Pages/Parks.aspx

16. Chappell Farms

4.4 ★★★★☆ (446 reviews)

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Location: 617 Penetanguishene Road Barrie ON

Tel:  705 721 1547

Web Address:   https://chappellfarms.ca/

15. Bowlerama Barrie

4.2 ★★★★☆ (566 reviews)

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Location: 320 Bayfield Street Barrie ON

Tel:  705 739 2269

Web Address:   http://bowlerama.com/index.php/barrie-bowling-centre

14. Allandale Station Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (586 reviews)

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Location: Lakeshore Dr Barrie ON

Tel:  705 739 4255

Web Address:   http://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Pages/Parks.aspx

13. Georgian Downs Ltd

3.9 ★★★★☆ (731 reviews)

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Location: 7485 5th Sideroad Innisfil ON

Tel:  705 726 9400

Web Address:   http://georgiandowns.com/

12. Minet’s Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (753 reviews)

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Location: 10 Lismer Blvd Barrie ON

Tel:  705 726 4242

Web Address:   https://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Waterfront/Pages/Beaches.aspx

11. Gateway Casinos Innisfil

3.8 ★★★★☆ (1,371 reviews)

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Location: 7485 5th Side Road Innisfil ON

Tel:  705 726 6770

Web Address:   http://innisfil.gatewaycasinos.com/

10. Centennial Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,991 reviews)

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Location: 65 Lakeshore Dr Barrie ON

Tel:  705 726 4242

Web Address:   http://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Pages/Beaches.aspx

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9. MacLaren Art Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ (272 reviews)

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Location: 37 Mulcaster Street Barrie ON

Tel:  705 721 9696

Web Address:   http://maclarenart.com/

8. Springwater Provincial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (311 reviews)

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Location: 1331 ON 26 Midhurst ON

Tel:  705 728 7393

Web Address:   https://ontarioparks.com/park/springwater

7. Simcoe County Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (353 reviews)

Location: 1151 Hwy 26 Minesing ON

Tel:  705 728 3721

Web Address:   https://museum.simcoe.ca/

6. Johnson’s Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (508 reviews)

5. Spirit Catcher

4.6 ★★★★★ (512 reviews)

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Location: 15 Lakeshore Dr Barrie ON

Tel:  705 721 9696

Web Address:   http://maclarenart.com/permanent-collection/spirit-catcher

4. Snow Valley Ski Resort

4.3 ★★★★☆ (907 reviews)

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Location: 2632 Vespra Valley Road Minesing ON

Tel:  705 721 7669

Web Address:   http://skisnowvalley.com/

3. Arboretum Sunnidale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,442 reviews)

Location: 227 Sunnidale Road Barrie ON

Tel:  800 668 9100

Web Address:   http://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Pages/Parks.aspx

2. Centennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,038 reviews)

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Location: Lakeshore Dr Barrie ON

Tel:  705 739 4255

Web Address:   http://barrie.ca/Living/ParksTrails/Pages/Parks.aspx

1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone

4.3 ★★★★☆ (2,904 reviews)

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Location: R R 4 24 Mt Street Louis Road W Coldwater ON

Tel:  705 835 2112

Web Address:   http://mountstlouis.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Barrie, Ontario! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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