Barrie - Orillia

Travel Guide

Collingwood which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a small town or village
Collingwood Scenic Caves which includes a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and forests
Barrie - Orillia featuring a bay or harbor
Barrie - Orillia featuring a park and a bridge
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park featuring a beach
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 TorontoOpens in a new window 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 Ski Resort and Cranberry Resort Golf Course.

Colling Woodlands
Quality Inn & Conference Centre

Quality Inn & Conference Centre

2.5 out of 5
924 King Street, Midland, ON
The price is NT$2,257 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
NT$2,257
NT$2,639 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Midland. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The pool, hot tub and sauna were good but my room window faced the pool and when it was a full house was very noisy. Best continental breakfast I've had."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Quality Inn & Conference Centre
Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie

Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie

2 out of 5
300 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON
The price is NT$1,727 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$1,727
NT$2,069 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,662 reviews)
"The property was clean. The price was great. It offered a pool and a breakfast. However.. There was no elevator, stairs only. Travelling with small children, that’s more difficult. And the pool is in the basement dimly lit. And the air conditioning didn’t work."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

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 NT$2,614 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$2,614
NT$3,132 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Barrie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,149 reviews)
"Upon checking in the male staff working there was chewing gum like it was going out of style"

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence & Conference Centre - Barrie

Residence & Conference Centre - Barrie

2 out of 5
One Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Barrie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
7/10 Good! (685 reviews)
"Good price, ac was running perfect. One bed sheet could be spreaded under comforter. One hot water kettle could be given for making tea or coffee in the room."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Residence & Conference Centre - Barrie
Alton Lodges

Alton Lodges

2 out of 5
459 Mosley St, Wasaga Beach, ON
Stay at this cottage in Wasaga Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 beach bars. Popular attractions Tower Island and Wasaga Beach Nordic Centre are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Could Be Better
"Wasaga Beach was nice. Great location. However the accomidates was less than ideal. The place isnt as clean as it looks. It feels a little run down. Property looks overgrown. Cabinets look old. Windows werent clean and blinds broken. One guuest was able to unlock my room and come in. The place is ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/20

Alton Lodges
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 Barrie Centennial Park and Mady Centre for the Performing ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay in room 4. Steve was very welcoming. Everything was perfectly clean. The room itself is a bit dated, but the bed very comfy. The bathroom is fantastic, very spacious and looks like new. The house is very close to many restaurants in downtown area, and to Centennial park by ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Parkside House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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