Barrie Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ontario, Canada
About Barrie
Barrie has emerged as a popular tourist destination in Central Ontario, known as "The Gateway to Cottage Country", and is easily accessed by all forms of transportation. In the winter months, Barrie flocks with skiers and snowboarders as they attempt the slopes at nearby hills Snow Valley, Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Blue Mountain. Barrie also has several festivals and other events held in the city centre during the same season. Throughout the humid summer months, Barrie transforms into a city of gardens as visitors and locals alike jump to the waterfront to bask on the beaches, swim in the waters and boat in the lake. The city's historic downtown core also comes to life in the warmer months as shops, restaurants and boutiques all flourish with people. At its inception,
Top Attractions in Barrie
Explore the best things to see and do in Barrie:
- ★Ardagh Bluffs Natural Area
- ★Kempenfest
- ★MacLaren Art Centre
- ★Ron Baird's Spirit Catcher
- ★Sunnidale Park
Where to Eat in Barrie
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Il Buco Ristorante
- 🍴Lazy Tulip Cafe
- 🍴The Farmhouse Restaurant
Where to Stay in Barrie
- 🏨Carriage Ridge Resort
- 🏨Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
- 🏨The Yellow Door Manor
Barrie Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: