The Barrie pathway is a great walking route for traveling from one end of downtown to the other. It is in close proximity to many attractions, accommodations, restaurants, banks and downtown services.
Blue Lake Provincial Park includes the lake, the long sandy beach with swimming area, the campground and activities including hiking, swimming, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, camping, water skiing, bird watching, rock climbing and fishing.
Pakwash Lake, during the summer season, is known for its warm and shallow waters which tends to attract many to the park for water sport activities. The lake itself measures over 9800 hectares so there is lots of room to play.
The activity route is a combination of earthy paths and boardwalk trails measuring 5+ kilometres. Along the path are some developed lookout points and sightseeing benches.
McLean's Park is a 40.5 hectare (100 acre) park consisting of old gravel logging roads and single-track dirt trails. Many of which explore a forest of trees providing much shade and protection from the sun.
The historical fort includes over 42 replica buildings which once housed and served fur trappers, French Canadian voyageurs, pioneer farmers and the Ojibway and Metis First Nation people.
Matt Broman Park in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a delightful urban oasis. Tucked in amidst the busy city, this park offers a peaceful retreat with its well-maintained pathways, lush greenery, bench sitting areas, and beautiful views of the escarpment.
Victoria Park in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, is a beautiful destination for visitors year-round. Victoria Park is open all year around and offers a formal, well-maintained setting with lush greenery, perfect for a relaxing walk or a family outing.
Bruce Peninsula National Park is a stunning natural reserve located on the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario, Canada. Known for its dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear turquoise waters, dense forests, and diverse wildlife, the Ontario park is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
In total, there are 516 hectares of dry marsh area and 209 hectares of flooded wetland in the Hilliardton Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area. It is a combination of environments creating open water and marsh-like eco systems attracting many birds to the region.
The Fossil Hill Trail is a 3 kilometre one-way, single track, hiking path exploring the many rocky outcrops of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy. The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy was created so to protect the land and wildlife of the Niagara Escarpment.
The park is a year round day use park highlighted by a supervised sandy beach with a roped off swimming area and a float, a historic bridge and a good selection of paved trails and picnic sites.
Gore Bay Boardwalk follows along the southern shores of the protected bay connecting to services including the local marina, restaurants and some village stores.