Guides

These Simcoe County guides help you choose an outing that fits your time, company and the weather. Start with a Barrie itinerary, browse family ideas, or plan a day trip to a nearby town. Each guide gives you a route through several places so you can decide what is worth the drive.

Plan a day in Barrie

For an easy first outing, follow our Saturday in Barrie guide. It combines stops around the city and leaves room to linger. If food is the main reason you are heading out, use the downtown Barrie food and drink itinerary to compare places to eat and build a walkable plan. Check each venue’s current hours and reservation options before you set off.

Go with family or stay indoors

Our family-friendly activities guide offers ideas for different ages across Barrie and Simcoe County. When the forecast changes, the rainy-day Barrie guide makes it easier to find an indoor option. Look at admission, accessibility, age guidance and opening hours on the organizer’s site before making plans.

Explore farther and follow the season

Have a full day free? See our day trips from Barrie for nearby destinations and ways to make the journey worthwhile. For autumn outings, the 2026 fall guide brings together seasonal ideas. Event schedules and farm activities can change with the weather, so confirm dates with the source.

Looking for something happening soon? Browse the upcoming events calendar for dates, venues and booking details, or explore the local business directory to find restaurants and places along your route. Our guides are a starting point; the linked organizers and businesses have the latest practical information.