Sightseeing
One of our personal favourites; this is a nice little park with a small beach and a great view of downtown Barrie across the bay. A favourite with sailboarders and windsurfers.
A great place to take a picnic lunch and sit in the shade of a tree. Don't miss the awesome ice cream from Joye's ice cream parlour, just outside the entrance :)
6 locals recommend
Minet's Point Park
10 Lismer BlvdOne of our personal favourites; this is a nice little park with a small beach and a great view of downtown Barrie across the bay. A favourite with sailboarders and windsurfers.
A great place to take a picnic lunch and sit in the shade of a tree. Don't miss the awesome ice cream from Joye's ice cream parlour, just outside the entrance :)
This main beach in Barrie within walking distance of downtown shopping and dining, is a great place for families to spend the day. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer. There is a boardwalk, plus pathways that lead North and South around the bay. Paid parking for visitors is $10 an hour, or $50 for the day.
36 locals recommend
Centennial Beach
65 Lakeshore DrThis main beach in Barrie within walking distance of downtown shopping and dining, is a great place for families to spend the day. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer. There is a boardwalk, plus pathways that lead North and South around the bay. Paid parking for visitors is $10 an hour, or $50 for the day.
Great spot right downtown to see lovely gardens, streams, and lots of ducks and geese! Adjacent to shopping and dining.
12 locals recommend
Heritage Park
Great spot right downtown to see lovely gardens, streams, and lots of ducks and geese! Adjacent to shopping and dining.
Unique design sculpture close to downtown Barrie on Kempenfelt Bay. Ideal photo opportunity!
11 locals recommend
Spirit Catcher
15 Lakeshore DrUnique design sculpture close to downtown Barrie on Kempenfelt Bay. Ideal photo opportunity!
Tiffin Boat Launch
105 Lakeshore Drpopular and busy spot for avid boaters to launch.
Smaller but popular beach located North of downtown Barrie, away from the main streets. Best to drive in and bring your own food. Onsite parking is auto park, $10 an hour or $50 daily. Life guards on duty in the summer.
28 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach
Smaller but popular beach located North of downtown Barrie, away from the main streets. Best to drive in and bring your own food. Onsite parking is auto park, $10 an hour or $50 daily. Life guards on duty in the summer.
Sightseeing
A lovely spot for a walk, or to have a picnic under the trees. Depending on the time of year, the gardens can be lovely to see.
29 locals recommend
Sunnidale Park Arboretum
265 Sunnidale RdA lovely spot for a walk, or to have a picnic under the trees. Depending on the time of year, the gardens can be lovely to see.
Food Scene
Great prices for baked goods, awesome freshly made take-out sandwiches on your choice of bread or kaiser buns, also my favourite, pretzel cheese dogs.
Fox's Bakery And Delicatessen
96 Victoria StGreat prices for baked goods, awesome freshly made take-out sandwiches on your choice of bread or kaiser buns, also my favourite, pretzel cheese dogs.