{"id":2090,"date":"2019-06-17T16:59:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T16:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ontarioaway.com\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2024-02-28T16:59:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:59:16","slug":"things-to-do-in-barrie-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontarioaway.com\/things-to-do-in-barrie-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"25+ Things To Do In Barrie, Ontario In All Seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here Are Some Great Things To Do in Barrie, Ontario!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, Barrie. What do we make of you? If you’re looking for a functional city with the natural beauty of a freshwater lake, Barrie, Ontario is a city for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From breweries to ski resorts, Barrie is a spread-out “commuter city” that offers day trippers and those commuting to Ontario cottage country a nice stop-through! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We like Barrie. Even though Eric grew up very close by, Barrie is a place that he didn’t really get the chance to explore until he moved away! So, he grabbed Lisa and headed up to the city to enjoy the sunshine and the waterfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are looking for things to do in Barrie in the heat of July summer or the cold of January winter, this weekend, or this upcoming holiday season – here’s a list of indoor and outdoor Barrie attractions to keep you busy!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Barrie Quick Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> Summer for warm weather and lake\/beach activities (busy)<\/em>, fall for the amazing colours, and winter for the surrounding ski hills\/resorts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>Getting Around:<\/strong> Downtown\/waterfront is very walkable. A car is needed for exploring surrounding areas and attractions. Barrie Transit<\/a> for public transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>Top Things to Do: <\/strong>Explore Downtown & Waterfront, visit Flying Monkeys Brewery<\/a>, relax at Centennial Park\/Beach<\/a>, and snap a photo of the Spirit Catcher!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>Where to Stay:<\/strong> Monte Carlo Inn – Barrie<\/a> for a popular hotel choice just off the Highway, Four Points by Sheraton<\/a> for a convenient, quieter location, and Parkside House<\/a> for apartment rentals close to downtown and the waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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