WHY BARRIE?

Quaint but accessible, traditional yet vibrant. Barrie is the place where adventure and sophistication collide.

ARTs & Culture:

• Barrie Concert Band has been an integral part of the amateur music scene in Barrie since 1869 and is considered the oldest music organization in the City of Barrie.

• McLaren Arts Centre is building a creative future for our community by offering art classes, tours and workshops, fostering local talent, and providing unique experiences through our collection, our exhibitions and our public art projects.

• Spirit Catcher Sculpture

• Chappell Farms - Fresh local produce and family-friendly seasonal activities.

• Studio 737 Gallery

• Historic Downtown Core - Located right on the waterfront and is loaded with restaurants, bars, small shops and more.

• Five Points Theatre

• The Grey and Simcoe Foresters Museum

• Simcoe County Museum

SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT & FOOD

• Flying Monkeys Brewery - Experience award-winning beers in a unique waterfront brewhouse.

• Downtown Barrie

  • Farmer’s Market, Fashion boutiques and Countless Restaurants.

• Cineplex Theaters

• Sandy Hollow Disc Golf Course

• Bradford Greenhouses

• Costco

• Festivals & Events

  • Kempenfest

  • Barrie Waterfront Festival

  • Dragonboat Festival

PARKS, RECREATION & Leisure:

• Centennial Park & Beach - 400 Meter long sandy beach with kid-friendly park, Wibit Water Park, waterfront walking trails and grassy picnic area.

• Sunnidale Park Aboretum - Popular 15 acre, year-round attraction for nature lovers, keen photographers, picnickers and winter sports enthusiasts.

• Waterfront Heritage Trail - Eleven interpretive stations, each with a different historical theme, tell the story of Barrie’s past with a journey from the last ice age to the present.

• Gardening is easy with multiple Community Garden locations and even Seed Library locations.

• Horseshoe Resort is the a family friendly Ontario ski and golf resort offering four seasons of fun.

• Barrie Molson Centre - Partake in Canada’s favourite pastime and cheer on the home team Barrie Colts.

• Tiffin Centre - over 300 acres of green forest, meadows, wetlands, and more.

• D’Ambrosio Park (3 Min. Walk)

  • Playground

  • Lovers Creek Ravine & Walking Trails

• Huronia North Park (3 Min.)

  • Playground

  • 6 Soccer Pitch

• Golden Meadow Park (3 Min.)

  • Soccer Pitch

  • Playground

  • Basketball Court

  • Community Garden

• Gables Animal Park (3 Min.)

• Off-Leash Dog Park (8 Min.)

• Painswick Park (3 Min.)

  • 4 Pickleball Courts w/ Acrylic Surfacing

  • Playground

  • 2 Tennis Courts

  • Baseball Diamond

  • Running Track

  • Soccer Pitch

  • Football Field

• Kempenfelt Bay

  • Barrie Waterfront Heritage Walking Trail (3 Min.)

  • Southshore Community Centre, Military Heritage Park & Barrie Rose Garden (4 Min.)

  • Rotary Islands

  • Tiffin Boat Launch (6 Min.)

  • Centennial Park (5 Min.)

    • 2 Basketball Courts

    • Outdoor Ice Rink*

    • Beach Volleyball

    • Playground

    • Beach

    • Festivals, Musicians & Celebrations

  • Splashon Wibit Water Park

• National Pines Golf Club

• Bear Creek Eco Park

  *Seasonal

FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS:

• Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

• Barrie Film Festival - With over 160 public events and screenings in a typical year, there are many opportunities to enjoy award-winning and festival favourites on the big screen.

• Blues & Jazz Festival

• Barrie Farmer’s Market

• Santa Claus Parade

• Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

• Many, Many More!

• Other Amenities

  • GO Transit (6 Min.)

  • RVH Hospital (12 Min.)

  • Barrie Public Library (10 Min.)