What to do in Barrie

Activities, attractions and tours

Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park featuring hiking or walking and a garden as well as a couple
Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park which includes a garden
Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park showing a garden
Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park showing hiking or walking
Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park showing a park

Places to Visit in Barrie

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What to do in Barrie

Discover the most popular places to visit in Barrie

Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park showing a garden

Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park

Admire stately trees, walk or ski along trails and take the children to a playground full of apparatus and activities at this pleasant arboretum and park.

Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park

Barrie Centennial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Barrie Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Barrie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Barrie Centennial Park

Royal Victoria Hospital

If Royal Victoria Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Barrie.

Royal Victoria Hospital

Georgian College

Walk around the campus at Georgian College as part of your travels around Barrie. Attend a hockey game in this family-friendly area or seek out the ski slopes.

Georgian College

Georgian Mall

During your visit to Barrie, you can enjoy retail therapy at Georgian Mall. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Georgian Mall

Splashon Water Park Barrie

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Splashon Water Park Barrie during your visit to Barrie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Splashon Water Park Barrie

Allandale Recreation Centre

After visiting Allandale Recreation Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Barrie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Allandale Recreation Centre

Sadlon Arena

Catch an event at Sadlon Arena during your trip to Barrie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Sadlon Arena

Bayfield Mall

During your visit to Barrie, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bayfield Mall. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Bayfield Mall

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barrie worth visiting?
Whether you're planning to enjoy the cultural highlights and local charm or sample unique foods and explore the outdoors, there are many things to do in Barrie.
How do I spend a day in Barrie?
Barrie Centennial Park and Simcoe County Museum are two great places to kick-start your getaway adventures. Be sure to explore the dining and retail options in Barrie while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Barrie?
Barrie Centennial Park is one of the top tourist attractions in Barrie and deserves a place on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Barrie?
Three days will be plenty of time to check out some popular city sights, like Barrie Centennial Park, Simcoe County Museum and Mady Centre for the Performing Arts. The average stay in Barrie is two days. If you have the time to extend your escape, Barrie - Orillia isn't far away.
What are some activities to do in Barrie with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with young explorers or playful teenagers, a schedule filled with fun activities takes your trip to the next level. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Barrie with kids.
What to do in Barrie for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Barrie, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Retro Planet or Historic Fort Willow.
Are there free things to do in Barrie?
One of the best ways to learn about free things to do in Barrie is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can visit without reaching for your wallet. Barrie Centennial Park is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.