Barrie Attractions
Barrie, a city located approximately one hour north of Toronto, was originally a landing place for aboriginal inhabitants and fur traders. The city is a good place for recreational activities all year round including swimming, boating, golfing and water-skiing.
MacLaren Art Center
The MacLaren Art Center in Barrie displays a variety of exhibits throughout the year. The center also offers education programs.
Exhibits include contemporary and modern art as well as some historical art.
Exhibits include contemporary and modern art as well as some historical art.
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, ON L4M3M2
Canada
37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, ON L4M3M2
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 721-9696
Fax 1 (705) 739-1391
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Canada Day (July 1)
Civic Holiday - ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NWT (Canada) (1st Monday, August )
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - Canada (2nd Monday, October )
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Canada Day (July 1)
Civic Holiday - ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NWT (Canada) (1st Monday, August )
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - Canada (2nd Monday, October )
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Park Place (formerly Molson Park)
Park Place in Barrie, which many locals still refer to as Molson Park, has over 180 acres of grounds that include four Beach Volleyball Courts, three Baseball Diamonds and two Sports and Special Events Fields. A variety of concerts and festivals are held throughout the year.
Park Place (formerly Molson Park)
100 Molson Park Drive
Barrie, ON L4M4V3
Canada
100 Molson Park Drive
Barrie, ON L4M4V3
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 733-1786
Fax 1 (705) 721-7272
Simcoe County Museum
The Simcoe County Museum exhibits items from the area's human history including pioneer and native relics as well as farm machinery.
Simcoe County Museum
1151 Highway 26
Minesing, ON L0L1Y0
Canada
1151 Highway 26
Minesing, ON L0L1Y0
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 728-3721
Fax 1 (705) 728-9130
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
