Bibi & Ona's Guide to Exploring Barrie
Beaches
Features: Sandy beach, play structure, parking lot, shallow boat launch, washrooms.
Washroom hours: 7am–7pm, May 1 to November 1
6 locals recommend
Minet's Point Park
10 Lismer BlvdFeatures: Sandy beach, play structure, parking lot, shallow boat launch, washrooms.
Washroom hours: 7am–7pm, May 1 to November 1
Features: Sandy beach, seasonal lifeguard (daily 11:30am–5:30pm), parking lot, nearby North Shore Trail, washrooms.
Washroom hours: 7am–7pm, May 1 to November 1
28 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach
Features: Sandy beach, seasonal lifeguard (daily 11:30am–5:30pm), parking lot, nearby North Shore Trail, washrooms.
Washroom hours: 7am–7pm, May 1 to November 1
Features: Sandy beach, seasonal lifeguard (daily 11:30am–5:30pm), accessible playground, beach volleyball court, food concession, parking lot, walking distance to downtown, paved 4-season multi-use recreation trail, washrooms, community-use barbeques.
Accessibility: Mobi Mats are installed for the summer season at Centennial Beach. They are portable and durable rollout mats designed to enhance mobility for pedestrians, individuals experiencing mobility related disabilities, wheelchairs and parents using strollers. The mats provide a portable path of travel across the sand allowing for easy access to the water’s edge from the boardwalk.
Washroom hours: Centennial Park washrooms are open 7am–9pm April through October. Effective November 1 annually, only the FAMILY washrooms at the Centennial Park building are open daily through the winter, 8am–5pm. These heated washrooms remain open year-round.
61 locals recommend
Centennial Park
3376 Quetton StFeatures: Sandy beach, seasonal lifeguard (daily 11:30am–5:30pm), accessible playground, beach volleyball court, food concession, parking lot, walking distance to downtown, paved 4-season multi-use recreation trail, washrooms, community-use barbeques.
Accessibility: Mobi Mats are installed for the summer season at Centennial Beach. They are portable and durable rollout mats designed to enhance mobility for pedestrians, individuals experiencing mobility related disabilities, wheelchairs and parents using strollers. The mats provide a portable path of travel across the sand allowing for easy access to the water’s edge from the boardwalk.
Washroom hours: Centennial Park washrooms are open 7am–9pm April through October. Effective November 1 annually, only the FAMILY washrooms at the Centennial Park building are open daily through the winter, 8am–5pm. These heated washrooms remain open year-round.
Features: Sandy/stony beach, large picnic shelter, play area, parking lot, trails, beach volleyball court, washrooms, community-use barbeques.
Washroom hours: 7am–7pm, May 1 to November 1
7 locals recommend
Tyndale Beach
45 Tyndale RdFeatures: Sandy/stony beach, large picnic shelter, play area, parking lot, trails, beach volleyball court, washrooms, community-use barbeques.
Washroom hours: 7am–7pm, May 1 to November 1
Shopping
Bayfield Mall
320 Bayfield StAnother great place to get some shopping and window shopping done!
Breweries & Vineyards
Leading Ontario's Craft Beer Revolution, the Flying Monkeys brew award-winning beers in their unique waterfront brewhouse right in Barrie’s historic downtown. Known as one of the friendliest, most hospitable tours around, experience for yourself the world of craft brewing.
48 locals recommend
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
107 Dunlop St ELeading Ontario's Craft Beer Revolution, the Flying Monkeys brew award-winning beers in their unique waterfront brewhouse right in Barrie’s historic downtown. Known as one of the friendliest, most hospitable tours around, experience for yourself the world of craft brewing.
Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery
421 Penetanguishene RdFor wine and cider fans! You'll love it!
Parks
Sunnidale Park Arboretum
265 Sunnidale RdA wonderful place to walk around and view trees!
Heritage Park
A beautiful park to enjoy in the heart of the city!
Landmarks, Monuments & Statues
Located on Barrie's beautiful waterfront, the sculpture most identified with the wonderful people and city of Barrie!
11 locals recommend
Spirit Catcher
15 Lakeshore DrLocated on Barrie's beautiful waterfront, the sculpture most identified with the wonderful people and city of Barrie!
Nature & Wildlife Areas
A beautiful trail system within the city of Barrie in the south end. Tip: You're right next to it during your stay!
Ardagh Bluffs
174 Mapleton AvenueA beautiful trail system within the city of Barrie in the south end. Tip: You're right next to it during your stay!
Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary
No exotic animals, but lots of beautiful species to observe!
A biker's favorite, this trail has scenic views and is great for walkers and joggers too.
Barrie North Shore Trail
Barrie North Shore TrailA biker's favorite, this trail has scenic views and is great for walkers and joggers too.
Art Galleries
Maclaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster StA beautiful must-see gallery for art-lovers while in Barrie!