You are here:   Home > Tourism > Attractions

Attractions

Barrie is a vibrant and attractive city with swimmable beaches and challenging ski opportunities on our doorstep. An abundance of parkland, totalling over 90 parks, comprising in excess of 300 ha. are scattered throughout the city. Several of these parks line beautiful Kempenfelt Bay with extensive biking, roller blading and walking trails. Cultural attractions include the renowned Gryphon Theatre, and international concert and performance venue at Molson Park the Barrie Molson Centre, a 4,200 seat multi-purpose entertainment facility, and the MacLaren Art Centre.

A short listing of some of the many attractions to be found in and around Barrie is located below:

Barrie Colts Junior A Hockey Club - Join the Barrie Colts for Junior A hockey at its finest

Barrie Farmer's Market - Celebrating over 155 years in operation, the market is open year-round, every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Barrie Molson Centre - The centre serves as home to the Barrie Colts, as well as providing a great location for concerts, trade and consumer shows, conventions and other sporting events.

Base Borden Military Museum - A part of Canada's proud military heritage, Borden is also home to a significant aircraft collection and museum artefacts representing all phases of the history of military aviation in Canada. 

Casino Rama - Casino with live entertainment located less than half an hour from Barrie. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Georgian Downs Raceway - View harness racing under the lights from a completely glass-enclosed grandstand

Gryphon Theatre - Live professional theatre. Special fall and winter performances and children’s series.

The Huronia Symphony - Celebrating over 30 seasons with performances at Georgian College Theatre.

MacLaren Art Centre - The leading non-profit public art gallery serving South Central Ontario with monthly exhibits. Its purpose is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the visual arts.

Serendipity Princess Cruises - Take a 75 minute cruise on a triple deck paddle-wheeler around Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay. The Serendipidity Princess operates from June 1 to September 15, offering daily cruises and nightly charters.

Simcoe County Museum - Displays featuring artifacts from native cultures, through the Victorian era and into the mid 20th century. 16 pioneer and display buildings.

Talk Is Free Theatre - As an artist-driven company, our mandate is to support the emerging artistic community by producing a wide range of ensemble-based, off-centre, inventive and rare programming.

Theatre by the Bay - Come experience live professional theatre at affordable prices by Barrie's beautiful waterfront.