Barrie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barrie
With a population of 182,041, Barrie is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barrie to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barrie
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Farmhouse (268 Bradford Street) and Barnstormer Brewing Company (384 Yonge St) are great picks.
When to visit Barrie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barrie in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Barrie, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Barrie
Plane
Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 80 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 24m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 24m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 46m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Megabus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Barrie takes 418 km and will cost you around $65. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $179 for a journey of 420 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Barrie
Where to stay in Barrie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie
Hiring a car in Barrie
Expect to pay $2.11 per litre in Barrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.30 and $33.73.