Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Barrie (1 - 110 Concert Way) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Barrie (150 Park Place Blvd) and Beertown Public House - Barrie (12 Fairview Rd Unit 5) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Barrie.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 29h 08m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $63 for a 4h 50m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Barrie takes 177 km and will cost you around $63. From London, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 230 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 29h 08m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $63 for a 4h 50m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Barrie takes 177 km and will cost you around $63. From London, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 230 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

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barrie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Most booked hotels in Barrie

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$121+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$135+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$119+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Barrie
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$123+
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Hiring a car in Barrie

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.26 and $31.01.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.26 and $31.01.

Car hire agencies in Barrie

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