Barrie is located at the heart of it all, central to Toronto, cottage-country, unbeatable skiing and picturesque wilderness, and a half hour from some of Ontario's most sought-after destinations. Today Barrie stands at a population of about 130,000 and continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing and dynamic cities. The gateway to Cottage country. Lots of outdoors activities boating, swimming, camping in summer, ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Barrie is a beautiful city offering lots to do.
Barrie, Ontario. This growing city is alive with entertainmnent and recreational opportunities on Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay.
Centennial Beach Park. Beautiful sand beach with picnicking facilities on western tip on Kempenfelt Bay. Home of "Kempenfest," annual civic holiday weekend celebration in August.
Simcoe County Museum. A large museum complex with several pioneer buildings and a modern display centre which contains an 1840s shopping street. The museum traces the human history of the area from 5000 B.C. to the present.
