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Barrie, Ontario is known for its spectacular waterfront of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe. In the heart of downtown, the waterfront offers walking & biking trails, beautiful gardens, boating, an extensive playground and small beach area. Barrie boasts a wide variety of shopping and a truly diverse array of dining options; from the familiar casual locations to finer unique cuisine to international flavours. In the winter months, it is a fabulous location for alpine and nordic skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice fishing. In the summer months, the city & surrounding area offer a broad selection of golf for all levels of play. Barrie is truly the best of both worlds; it's a fast growing city centre with the comforts of a small community. Located less than 1 hour from one of Ontario's largest shopping centres, Vaughan Mills and Canada's premier theme park, Canada's Wonderland. Barrie is also centrally located off the 400 highway, less than 100 km from Toronto and a short drive from the breathtaking Cottage Country of the Muskoka Region on Georgian Bay. Visit Ontario Travel or Tourism Barrie for detailed listing of events & attractions throughout the region. |
