Tourism Barrie - Simcoe County Attractions
Barrie, Ontario is conveniently located at the hub of Simcoe County, allowing you to enrich your stay with a number of daytrip options. With Barrie as your starting point, there are many adventures to embark upon, right at your fingertips. Visit Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world. Take a trip back in time at Ste. Marie Among the Hurons in Midland or Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene. Take on the challenge of Blue Mountain or Scenic Caves in Collingwood, and return to your comfortable Barrie accommodation, all in time for dinner.
Barrie, Ontario is conveniently located at the hub of Simcoe County, allowing you to enrich your stay with a number of daytrip options. With Barrie as your starting point, there are many adventures to embark upon, right at your fingertips. Visit Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world. Take a trip back in time at Ste. Marie Among the Hurons in Midland or Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene. Take on the challenge of Blue Mountain or Scenic Caves in Collingwood, and return to your comfortable Barrie accommodation, all in time for dinner.
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City Of Barrie
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 the Barrie Molson Centre, a 4,200 seat multi-purpose entertainment facility, and the MacLaren Art Centre.
A $120 Million, health care facility was constructed in 1997 adjacent to Georgian College. The location provides easy access for those in need of its services. The hospital provides 297 acute care beds and 270 operational beds. The hospital location adjacent to the college provides a unique opportunity for cooperative training, research and clinical trials, unequaled in North America.
The City is home to a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art public library, located in Downtown Barrie at the junction of Worsley and Owen Street. Barrie Public Library is open 7 days a week and houses a multimedia collection that serves residents of all ages in the City of Barrie. Alongside usual library services the library also offers free Internet access to patrons, plus a wide variety of adult and children’s programmes. Information Barrie is a service of the Barrie Public Library, providing information about community groups, agencies, government offices, churches, daycare, schools, etc.
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 the Barrie Molson Centre, a 4,200 seat multi-purpose entertainment facility, and the MacLaren Art Centre.
A $120 Million, health care facility was constructed in 1997 adjacent to Georgian College. The location provides easy access for those in need of its services. The hospital provides 297 acute care beds and 270 operational beds. The hospital location adjacent to the college provides a unique opportunity for cooperative training, research and clinical trials, unequaled in North America.
The City is home to a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art public library, located in Downtown Barrie at the junction of Worsley and Owen Street. Barrie Public Library is open 7 days a week and houses a multimedia collection that serves residents of all ages in the City of Barrie. Alongside usual library services the library also offers free Internet access to patrons, plus a wide variety of adult and children’s programmes. Information Barrie is a service of the Barrie Public Library, providing information about community groups, agencies, government offices, churches, daycare, schools, etc.
http://www.barrie.ca/
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Downtown Barrie BIA
A stroll through Downtown Barrie will excite and delight you as you will find modern day conveniences coupled with beautiful historic treasures.
Many of our older buildings, which now house specialty shops and boutiques, have been kept up over the years or given new facades that exemplify their historical importance.
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is organized into five components (Executives, Board Members, Partners, Staff and Committees), all of whom work and co-ordinate together to fulfill short-term goals and long-term strategies. Apart from staff, these members are volunteers and do not get paid for their services.
A stroll through Downtown Barrie will excite and delight you as you will find modern day conveniences coupled with beautiful historic treasures.
Many of our older buildings, which now house specialty shops and boutiques, have been kept up over the years or given new facades that exemplify their historical importance.
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is organized into five components (Executives, Board Members, Partners, Staff and Committees), all of whom work and co-ordinate together to fulfill short-term goals and long-term strategies. Apart from staff, these members are volunteers and do not get paid for their services.
Address:
4 Simcoe St. E.
Barrie,
Phone: (705)734-1414
Fax: (705)734-1227
http://www.downtownbarrie.ca/
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