Barrie travel guide

Barrie Tourism | Barrie Guide

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

Barrie in April
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in April
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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.

Airports near Barrie

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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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.

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.