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. Barrie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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.
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 domestic flight to Barrie departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 5h 08m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Barrie takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 51 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from downtown Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.
Renting a car in Barrie costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Barrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.66 and C$ 30.21. Compact (Scion xB or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barrie, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 48/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 52/day