The Grove Travel Guide
Barrie
Popular places to visit
Barrie Centennial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Barrie Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Barrie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park
Admire stately trees, walk or ski along trails and take the children to a playground full of apparatus and activities at this pleasant arboretum and park.
Eastview Arena
Catch an event at Eastview Arena during your trip to Barrie. Attend a hockey game in this family-friendly area or seek out the ski slopes.
Georgian College
Walk around the campus at Georgian College as part of your travels around Barrie. Attend a hockey game in this family-friendly area or seek out the ski slopes.
Sadlon Arena
Catch an event at Sadlon Arena during your trip to Barrie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Bayfield Mall
During your visit to Barrie, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bayfield Mall. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Parry Sound & Toronto
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Wasaga Beach and Toronto
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Huntsville & Toronto
Top hotels in The Grove
Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
"This is our go to hotel when staying in Barrie. It is good value for money. Easy parking, clean suites and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Champlain Waterfront Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Everything was perfect and budget friendly!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie
"A decent hotel for the price, breakfast was good and parking was excellent! Close to shopping and not far from the beach walkway!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Comfort Inn Orillia
"Many restaurant near the hotel"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Barrie
"Room had a terrible order. Sheet on bed look dirty. We checked out right after looking at room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Best Western Plus Barrie
"Great."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Grove
Little Lake
While Little Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Georgian College Gryphon Theatre and Eastview Arena.
Downtown Barrie
While visiting Downtown Barrie, you might make a stop by sights like Barrie Farmers Market and MacLaren Art Centre.
Minet's Point
While Minet's Point isn't home to many top sights, Barrie Centennial Park and Allandale Recreation Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cundles
While there might not be top attractions in Cundles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bayfield Mall and Georgian Mall.
Allandale
While there might not be top attractions in Allandale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Allandale Recreation Centre and Barrie Centennial Park.
Letitia Heights
When in Letitia Heights, you can plan a visit to Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park and Bayfield Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
