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. We recommend you stay at least 2 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 12m and costs around €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 04m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Barrie takes 209 km and will cost you around €16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 354 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 €1.33 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 €15.95 and €21.26. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.