Barrie and Muskoka Outdoors Guide

Trails

  • The outer trail of the Nature Reserve is 3km long and takes less than 45 minutes to complete. Mostly shaded with many bridges, the trail is dirt so can get quite muddy.

  • This 6km route just west of the 400 is a great option for a hike within Barrie with 300 feet of elevation change.

  • This Muskoka trail features an easy hike with great views. Well shaded with multiple swimming options during a hot summer day. The bridges at the halfway mark offer great photo op.

  • Starting near Lake Simcoe, this trail follows Hewitt’s Creek south and offers an easy hike along the ravine.

  • There are many great trails near Spring Water Provincial Park, but this is our favourite. It is an easy trail with a wide path and plenty of parking

  • A short walk with a big pay off! The trail starts with a steep climb before opening up near the summit with great expansive views. Only downside is parking is quite limited.

Activities

  • A scenic outdoor space with many gardens, shade trees and open green space. Just 1.5km from downtown Barrie makes this the perfect spot for a quick escape.

  • Bring your own or rent a bike and enjoy the many trails offered for all skill levels. Just 20 minutes away from downtown Barrie

  • This large painting is a great starting point to explore the lakeside village of Port Carling. It makes a great base to explore the rest Muskoka has to offer.

  • While most of our outdoors guides are for day time activities, the Dark Sky viewing area is a must, with many boardwalk trails nearby while you wait for the sun to set. A 30 minute drive from Gravenhurst will bring the night sky to you with no light pollution.

  • A very cool area to see a unique boat lift on the Trent Severn Waterway. The only one in North America that is still operational, bring a picnic or grab a bite nearby and post up here and watch it in operation.

Find near you

  • Escape into the wilderness and reconnect with nature on a camping adventure. Gather your family and friends around a crackling campfire share stories, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

  • On your next round, ditch the beer cart and elevate your experience with Summit. While we can't promise it'll improve your game, we guarantee you'll savor every moment on the course

  • If you know you know. If you don’t, get dinking and you will be addicted in no time. Stash a Summit in you gym bag for the best recovery ever.

  • Connect with nature right at home – whether it's your window sill, balcony, or backyard garden. Our top pick? Growing fresh herbs in a sunny window to elevate the munchies to the next level

  • Tuesday afternoon around the block or Sunday morning to the local coffee shop. Music is optional, bringing the dog is not.

  • Crack a Summit. try something from as many vendors as possible. People watch while you eat. What could be better?