Nature Trails near Barrie, Ontario
Barrie is a vibrant, growing, historic community of over 143,000 residents offering an established economic base and an outstanding quality of life. We invite you to take a closer look at our community as a potential location to establish and grow your business.
Barrie metro area has a population of 197,059 residents. In the last forty years, the area has grown by over 560%, making it a magnet for those looking for lower housing costs, year-round recreational activities, an excellent place to raise a family, and a nurturing environment to locate a business.
This community is an exciting playground for the outdoor enthusiast. With over 300 hectares of scenic park space and over 90 community parks, there is always a new area to explore for those who enjoy walking, hiking, running, blading, or biking. Residents and visitors enjoy year-round festivals & events, theatre productions, waterfront features, as well as other local cultural amenities such as the MacLaren Art Centre and the Simcoe County Museum. Barrie’s downtown also offers numerous recreational pursuits for all ages, and Tourism Barrie lists fun events taking place all over the city.
For outdoor winter fun, activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tubing, and ice fishing. As such, the Barrie region is home to more exhilarating downhill runs than anywhere else in Ontario. For some hockey action, watch future NHLers play for the Barrie Colts, as they compete in high-energy, action-packed games against teams in the Ontario Hockey League.
Some of Ontario's best hiking trails and nature trails are near Barrie.
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MINESING WETLANDS
Designated as a wetland of international significance and spanning an area of more than 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres), the Minesing Wetland is home to a diverse array of habitats. The Meadow Mouse Trail is located adjacent to the Willow Creek Canoe Access on County...MUSEUM FOREST LOOP TRAIL
Link to trail map: http://maps.simcoe.ca/Trails/?TRAIL=MuseumForestLoopTrail We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Simcoe County Nearby towns and cities: Barrie MUSEUM FOREST LOOP TRAIL characteristics Length: 2.8 km....Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail
Nine MIle Portage Heritage Trail is a multi-use recreational trail running between Meridian Place in downtown Barrie and Fort Willow in Springwater Township. Historic Fort Willow Strategically located as a supply depot during the War of 1812, the Fort Willow area was...North Shore Trail
The North Shore Trail is a unique multi-use recreational trail running the entire length of Barrie’s north shore of Kempenfelt Bay. This former rail corridor provides visitors with direct views of the bay from a wide pathway. A great trail for biking. Dogs must...NORTH SIMCOE RAIL TRAIL
Link to trail map: http://maps.simcoe.ca/Trails/?TRAIL=NorthSimcoeRailtrail We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Simcoe County Nearby towns and cities: Barrie | Elmvale NORTH SIMCOE RAIL TRAIL characteristics Length:...ORO-MEDONTE RAIL TRAIL
The Oro-Medonte Rail Trail runs from Orillia to downtown Barrie. The last CN train passed through in September 1996. The abandoned rail line was turned into a trail, giving users the opportunity to explore beautiful Oro-Medonte along the way. Embrace the outdoors;...Scanlon Creek C. A. Loop Trail
Scanlon Creek Conservation Area is a hikers’ haven, a picnicking paradise, a birder’s delight and a photographer’s dream. Explore forests, marshlands, and glacial erratics, enjoy spring wildflowers, or the vibrant fall leaves and see plenty of birds and other wildlife...SPRINGWATER PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
Springwater Provincial Park is a day-use only park that offers a variety of activities year- round. Walking trails give the park visitor a chance to experience a variety of forest environments from dense cedar swamps to pine plantations. The trail system connects to...THE CHURCH WOODS
The most notable historic site in the village of Shanty Bay is St. Thomas Anglican Church, built in the 1800’s from mud and wood cut from nearby forests. Immediately behind this historic structure is The Church Woods, a 10 hectare stand that has been in the O’Brien...