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Top 20 Things To Do in Barrie, Ontario

Barrie is a city in Southern Ontario, located on the western shore of Lake Simcoe. As of 2006 the city's population was 128,400 residents, making Barrie the 35th largest city in Canada. Barrie is one of the fastest growing census metropolitan areas in the country. Barrie is easily accessible by usinf GO Transit of Greater Toronto and Barrie has its own bus system as well:
http://www.barrie.ca/Living/Getting%20Around/Pages/TransitInformation.aspx
www.gotransit.com

The theatre, live music and performing arts are a big part of life in Barrie. Symphony lovers, music lovers and live theatre supporters will discover a small city with a solid performing arts community.
Local cultural attractions include the Georgian (now named the Gryphon) Theatre, Barrie Molson Centre, and the MacLaren Art Centre.

1. The Gryphon Theatre: This theatre has been renamed from its old moniker the Georgian Theatre: http://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Pages/GeorgianTheatre.aspx
2. Festivals and Events: choose from a wide variety of events! http://www.barrie.ca/CULTURE/FESTIVALS/Pages/default.aspx
3. Winterfest
4. Celebrate Barrie: A cultural festival held every summer
5. Rhythm Fest: celebrates the universal language of music!
6. Heritage sites: Barrie is a small city with a big cultural heritage
7. Walking Tours; Choose from 7 options for walking tours
8. Culture Days: A hands on opportunity to participate in cultural activities.
9. The Town Crier: See if you can spot Steve Travers as he walks the streets, makes public announcements!
10. Kempenfelt Bay: 15 serviced boat slips that can accommodate vessels up to 60 feet.
11. Parks: Over 300 hectares of city parks!
12. Maple syrup farms: Take part in a local and national treat! http://www.tourismbarrie.com/things_to_do/Maple_Syrup_Farms.aspx
13. Dog sledding: By the hour or by the half or full day.
14. Family Activities: choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor fun!
15. Chappell Farms: Enjoy a day at a real farm! www.chappelfarms.ca
16. Tiffin Conservation Area: A wide variety of programs and services.
17. Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre: 3000 acres of wetlands, fen and forest http://www.wyemarsh.com/
18. Mini Putt; Fun for all levels and ages
19. Fishing: Charter and ice fishing
20. Art galleries: A variety of visual art and objects made by local artisans.

For more information go to:
http://www.tourismbarrie.com/home.aspx

Melissa Montgomery

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