With a population of 182,041, Barrie is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 59 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barrie has to offer.
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 flight to Barrie from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 55m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around ₹ 3,338 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about ₹ 3,338 for a 4h 09m 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Barrie takes 209 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,754. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,173 for a journey of 266 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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Barrie, An IHG Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie.
Expect to pay ₹ 119 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 ₹ 1,432 and ₹ 1,910.