Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Barrie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barrie

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barrie to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Barrie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Barnstormer Brewing Company (384 Yonge St) and Inn Steakhouse at Horseshoe (1101 Horseshoe Valley Road West) are great picks.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 385
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 385
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Barrie

Plane

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

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 City Car & Truck Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Barrie takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about AED 180 for a journey of 451 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.

Plane

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

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 City Car & Truck Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Barrie takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about AED 180 for a journey of 451 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.

Airports near Barrie

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barrie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Hiring a car in Barrie

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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