TAKE AN HOUR TO ENJOY BARRIE'S RICH HISTORY

As the centre of commerce and county government, Barrie was the location of choice for many prominent families in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Their stylish homes, businesses, and landmarks survive along Barrie's modern streetscapes, and their stories can be uncovered by taking a self-guided walking tour. Click the guides below to take a step back into history.

Tour the delightful waterfront and discover part of Barrie's History! There are six interpretive plaques for viewing, all sponsored by the Barrie Historical Association in cooperation with The City of Barrie.