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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Thornton-Cookstown Train Trail

The Thornton Cookstown Train Trail is a 14 km shared use trail between the villages of Thornton and Cookstown, Ontario. This railtrail travels through green pasture land and forests, and crosses the Cookstown Creamery Creek six times. A small sidetrail just north of...

Tiffin Centre Loop Trail

Situated between Barrie and Angus, the Tiffin Centre for Conservation is home to the NVCA’s Administration Centre, and the 300+ acre property is a four-season destination for environmental recreation and education. The Tiffin Centre is a spectacular place for a...

TINY MARSH PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE AREA

The Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area is Ontario’s first provincially owned and managed wetland. The more than 17 kilometers of trails include dikes crossing the marsh. It features a companion self-use trail guide, two observation towers, a marsh viewing mound, a...

Waterfront Heritage Trail

The Waterfront Heritage Trail is approximately six kilometres from White Oaks Road to Penetanguishene Road, and offers a historical experience around the length of Barrie’s waterfront. The idea came from Willard Kinzie, first mayor of the City of Barrie from 1957 to...