Barrie - Orillia

Travel Guide
Collingwood Scenic Caves showing forests and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
The large and small lakes, quiet wooded areas, sophisticated dining and great festivals of these two Ontario cities provide excellent vacation opportunities.

Just a short drive apart, the two cities of the Barrie-Orillia region on Lake Simcoe offer your choice of exciting or relaxing vacation activities. Visit pretty parks with miles of walking trails throughout Ontario’s Lake Country. Enjoy varied watersports on the lakes.

Find a small lake or a quiet bay on Lake Simcoe or Lake Couchiching to kayak, canoe, learn how to stand-up paddleboard or simply relax on a beach. Jet Ski or rent a motorboat to explore the open waters. Fish for perch, bass and lake trout by boat, from shore or inside a winter ice-fishing shack.

For a great multiday walk, follow roughly 60 miles (100 kilometers) of the Trans Canada Trail between Barrie and Orillia by way of Midland. Hike the region to see spring wildflowers and fall foliage. Cross-country ski, snowshoe and even dogsled in winter.

Both cities have preserved historic buildings. In Orillia, see dinner and a show at the Opera House, built in 1895. Learn about Ontario history from early First Nations people through the War of 1812 to modern times on one of several self-guided Heritage Barrie Walking Tours. After your tour, have a meal at one of the more than 500 restaurants of Barrie-Orillia, from casual to fine dining and ethnic food.

While Barrie is significantly larger than Orillia, both cities have extensive festival schedules throughout the year. Come for Orillia’s winter carnival, spring perch festival or autumn jazz festival. Wander through downtown all summer to see the Streets Alive! artwork by local artists, featuring a common structural foundation and amazingly diverse execution. Barrie’s summer Kempenfest offers arts and crafts, music, antiques and kids’ events. Winter brings a tree-lighting celebration and Santa Claus parade.

Drive north from Toronto for about 1 hour to reach Barrie and another 30 minutes northeast to arrive in Orillia. Build your vacation around one or more of the popular festivals and travel between the cities to fully appreciate this beautiful part of the province.

Where to stay in Barrie - Orillia

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Gilford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gilford and surrounding area, you can visit Claredon Beach Park and Krates Marina.

Gilford
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Colling Woodlands

While there might not be top attractions in Colling Woodlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blue Mountain Village and Cranberry Resort Golf Course.

Colling Woodlands
Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie
Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie
2 out of 5
300 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON
The price is ¥7,754 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥7,754
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barrie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
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"Clean updated rooms"

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Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie
Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
3 out of 5
81 Hart Dr, Barrie, ON
The price is ¥11,020 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥11,020
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Barrie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,437 reviews)
"Everything was good. The breakfast was good"

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Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Orillia
Days Inn by Wyndham Orillia
2.5 out of 5
5850 Rama Road, Ramara, ON
The price is ¥9,733 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
¥9,733
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Orillia
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Parkside House
Parkside House
3.5 out of 5
15 Parkside Dr, Barrie, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Barrie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mady Centre for the Performing Arts and Splashon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. Heating was perfect. I like the added touch of fresh creamer in the refrigerator for my coffee."

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Parkside House
Vacation Escape ~Sauna~Fireplace ~BBQ~ Outdoor Fire-pit ~Ping pong
Vacation Escape ~Sauna~Fireplace ~BBQ~ Outdoor Fire-pit ~Ping pong
Innisfil
Stay at this ski vacation home in Innisfil. Enjoy a water park, WiFi, and a sauna. Popular attractions Fox Island and The Point Gallery are located nearby. Discover ...
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Fun ladies weekend
"We came to enjoy a weekend away to celebrate our friends 50th birthday and had an amazing time, thank you. Everything was clean, comfortable and inviting."

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Vacation Escape ~Sauna~Fireplace ~BBQ~ Outdoor Fire-pit ~Ping pong
Waterfront Muskoka
Waterfront Muskoka
Severn
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Severn. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Waubaushene Beaches Provincial Park and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Downstairs Oasis
"Just want everyone to know this is a basement suite! But it is very large. No one stayed above us during our stay. The owner was super easy to communicate with and contact. Lots of room. Tons of games and things to do if you bring children. Definitely a great stay for summer as well!!! Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Waterfront Muskoka
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