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.
Where to Eat in Barrie
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.
When to visit Barrie
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.
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 50 miles from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 50m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around RM 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about RM 191 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Barrie takes 130 miles and will cost you around RM 157. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about RM 238 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Barrie
Where to stay in Barrie
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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie
Hiring a car in Barrie
Expect to pay RM 6.82 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 RM 81.78 and RM 109.04. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.