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City in Ontario, Canada
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Barrie is a city of about 148,000 people (2021) at the end of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe in Southern Ontario. Watersports and boating on the bay bring visitors from all over Ontario.
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Regional public art gallery for Barrie, the County of Simcoe and the surrounding area. A permanent collection of 27,408 works of art held in trust for the public and presents a year-round programme of exhibitions, education activities and special events.
A 21-metre-high sculpture moved from the Expo '86 grounds in Vancouver in 1987, it has since become a principal facet in the Barrie city skyline and tourism.
Over 17 km of recreational trails and an area of . Four main trail systems are identified by coloured squares, and several secondary and tertiary trails identified by triangles and circles.
A great toboggan hill, an arboretum, and public skating rink close to the downtown which includes a heated changeroom and washroom facilities.
Over 350 arts and crafts exhibitors. The antique show 40 exhibitors from all over Ontario. Local musicians and entertainers during the day plus Indie Rock concerts Saturday and Sunday night (tickets for evening show $10-35). Traveling theme park, the Tim Hortons Family Centre, and arts and crafts demonstrations for kids.
Authentically Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients.
"A quaint, mindful, independently owned cafe in the heart of downtown Barrie with a focus on real food and conscious eating." Vegetarian and gluten-free options and locally raised meats. Sandwiches, soups, baked goods, sauces, quiche and baked french toast. Their coffee is fair-trade and organic. Not a place for those who eat fake food unconsciously.
Farm-fresh comfort food.
Unique and excellent local craft brewery in Downtown Barrie that offers free tours and sample tastings overlooking the turquoise Kempenfelt Bay. Tap room offers fresh food and 16 lines of unique brews.
Artisanal ciders, boutique wines and sangrias. All products are made on-site using no additives or preservatives.
Suite-style accommodations.
Free internet, fitness facilities, Breakfast included.
Free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, en suite bathrooms, designer fixtures and rainforest shower. Free gourmet coffee and fresh fruit for guests.
150 stores.
of antiques and collectables.
By train
GO Transit (website) runs rush-hour, peak direction GO train service between Allandale Waterfront GO station in Barrie and Union Station in Toronto.
By bus
By plane
Barrie is about 87 km (54 mi) from the Toronto Pearson International Airport, and 167 km (104 mi) from the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
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