Love this place! Gives you access to the water directly and the view? STUNNING!…read more Always a great spot to catch a good sunset. Mostly usually less crowded so that's a plus too.

Today we went to Lake Simcoe public beaches. But calling them "public" is a stretch. Local people…read morehave taken over the beaches, placing heavily armed police to guard the parking areas and not allowing anyone they don't recognize. The "public" parking was half full, and they let in people they recognized but not strangers. The police were nasty, very aggressive, and threatened us. When I stopped a few times on the shoulders and entered one of their members-only parking lots to let my daughter use the washroom, they sent a police trooper in a vehicle to escort us from Simcoe County. This is the first time I was afraid for my life in Canada. Worse, this is funded by our tax money to defend public property from the public.

This is a review for day-use only, as the park is actually closed for camping during this time of…read morethe year. There are a couple of day-use lots on the outside of the actual park for locals to use, I don't believe you can drive into the park proper to use it for day use. At the time we visited, Orillia was close to peak color, so it was a fantastic time. It was a nice day for a hike, and there were quite a few other people using the park as well -- there's a little beach area in the day use part as well as a playground and places for taking your dog on leash. We went and followed the trails in the park, there seems to be a few that can be used, one in the treeline and one along the lake. You can make a decent little loop of a couple of kilometers. There's nothing incredibly challenging about this little hike, to be honest, but the tree colors make for some gorgeous photos. I'll definitely want to come back and visit here and go camping during the season. A really lovely provincial park!

It is a nice quiet intimate Beach. I love that the shore is sand but I hated that the minute you…read moreenter the water it's all rocks. So I would suggest bringing water shoes They have a lifeguard that was out and watching and they have the shallow area and a deeper area sectioned off The beach is right behind the bike path so you can bike or go for a walk on the trail if you wanted to Parking is $10 an hour which I do feel is a bit extreme and when I arrived the parking attendant was giving out tickets so they do monitor whether or not you are paying for your parking Overall it's okay but for me I absolutely hate rocks in the water that was very uncomfortable for me even if I had shoes I would still feel all the pebbles under my feet and combined with the overpriced parking I would not go back

Great little beach! This one is located on the north side of…read moreKempenfelt Bay, which is part of Lake Simcoe off to the east. It's down a bit of a hill from the road, and you'll see a parking lot on the right which is where you park. While you can continue to drive down to the beach, there is no parking and you would be blocking emergency vehicles in the event of a problem. The bathrooms are pretty good here and there were lots of people on that warm and windy day in August. This is a great spot to keep in mind when in Barrie as it's close to downtown.

Callum a great guy, super friendly, ALWAYS on the fish. Takes the time to teach why he's doing…read moreeverything.. Caught my PB Smallie and then broke that PB and set a new one all in a single day. Regardless of your skill level, you're gonna have a great time out there

We visited Lake Simcoe at the end of May and found Happy Go Fishing Charters .We are so glad we…read moredid! Captain Cal knows the lake and loves to fish. We had a blast catching big lake trout and spending the day with him. In fact, we had so much fun, we went again later in the week! We would highly recommend Happy Go Fishing and Captain Cal! We can't wait to go back again!

Clean and green, this is a well-kept park. Many benches and shaded areas are there for you too…read moreenjoy; many have a plaque to honour someone nearby. Parking lot is small, but there are other lots nearby. Good for a walk, run, bike or even fishing.

This phenomenal park makes me want to buy a house down the street from here! Just for the amazing…read moreview of Lake Ontario. Plenty of benches, well kept recreational trail perfect for romantic walks, walks with the family, joggers or riding your bike. Bring your camera if you're have a passion for photography.

Dont come this place,the lady i was tooking to the phone was anpropesonal/rude,goodluck to other…read morepeople,i just hope that they dont get a treatment like i get,im not going to recomende to any of my family/frend's,i just don't......

What's better than a perfect summer barbecue chilling with friends and family on a nearby lake? All…read morethe above while fishing on a private pontoon boat with a picnic table. Early 6:30 am carpooling my friend @xowendyli at Vaughan Mills for a smooth 45 minutes drive to Lawrence Park, just north edge of Barrie on the coast of Little Lake. We ordered dollar ice coffees at McDonald's before setting sail on our new adventure. Her parents prepared plenty of food - from sausage and egg sandwiches for breakfast to Angus rib steak and chicken drumsticks for the grill with fruits, salad, ramen and rice. Our boat driver (her dad) drove to the best fishing spots - he got his first after 5 minutes of arriving. I've never imagined myself catching fish for the first time could be nerve-racking, flowing with excitement and feeling at peace with nature all at once. My first try was a tiny one, and as my skill improved over time, I seized a handful of palm-sized sunfish, also known as pumpkinseed fish. Another friend came in the afternoon complaining the two-hour traffic was horrendous. By day end, we had fun and got to keep our prize.

Beautiful place to take a walk! For a small pond, there is so much to see on this short walk. From…read morebridges over marshy areas to various look out points and even a small cafe along the way. With several entry points including one right behind the Varley Art Gallery, this pond is located just off of the Main Street making it a great way to end or start your visit at Main Street Unionville. I highly recommend the Toogood Pond Trail during any time of the year! Dont miss it if you are in the area.

What a beautiful, nature/natural park right in central Unionville. Visiting here, one feels a…read moremillion miles away from the city. I loved the stroll around the large pond in this park. So many wonderful features here: -free parking in two lots (that would NEVER happen in Vancouver) -a walk around the pond involves a flat trail, one foot bridge, and one stretch of boardwalk through a marshy patch -you never know what wild birds you might see and/or hear here (we saw a heron in the pond, and I heard the call of loons! For real!) -there is a lovely canopy of trees over the walking trail (which was very welcome, on the hot day I visited), and plenty of benches to relax along the way -there are areas of grassy meadow lands on small hills in areas by the walking trail, perfect for a picnic or throwing a frisbee on a nice day -my Toronto friend says sometimes she's seen people fishing in the pond! What a great, little oasis right in the city!

Did this trail three times, once clockwise about quarter way, once counter clockwise about quarter…read moreway and just recently the complete 8km trail. The complete 8 km walking trail was boring for me as much of it is not covered be trees and it was a hot day. The part that is covered is good. But the only issue is it relatively flat and this does not add any challenges. There is paid parking and many people also park near Home Hardware and a grocery store.

We have booked Island Lake Conservation Area for our wedding ceremony later this year and we…read morecouldn't be more excited about this as our venue. Our contact, Meghan, has been super awesome about handling all of our random questions leading up to the ceremony and has been super accommodating. The park itself is really lovely, right on the lake. They also have an amphitheatre over the water at the beach area which is available to book for functions (this is where we are going to get married). We really wanted to find a place in nature without having to drive too far from the city - this was the perfect spot for us!

Amazing park in Newmarket. I love walking in this park and in Newmarket in general. Well…read moremaintained. Free parking.

For years, I have been driving along Water Street whenever I'm in Newmarket. I enjoy the scenic…read moredetour. It allows me to travel between Yonge and Leslie Streets using a smaller set of streets. I have passed by Fairy Lake Park countless times. Yesterday, I finally paid it a visit. This park is steps away from Newmarket's Main Street South. It's where all the cool, small shops and eateries are. I was at this park to partake in the Newmarket Craft Beer Festival. What stands out during this time of year is the park's fountain. It can be clearly seen from Water Street. It's enjoyable to look at, even on a gloomy day. At first, it looked like parking would be crazy. However, when I turned onto a side road that gets you to parking at this park, it was great. There are roughly three parking lots going down this road. All are free. I decided to park on the side road where there are designated spots. It was humid and rainy. That combination is horrible to visit a beer festival. However, I survived with an umbrella, some grub, and, of course, beer. There are portable washrooms at this park. It was a nice touch. I saw geese enjoying the rain and one another's company. There is plenty of geese poop around, so look down when you walk. I liked the various signs scattered in this park. I love self-discovery tours and I got a decent one yesterday. I learned that this park is also known as the Wesley Brooks Memorial Conservation Area. Its namesake was born in Mount Albert and moved to Newmarket after serving in World War II. He served as Clerk-Treasurer of Newmarket and continued serving the town for nearly two decades. Fairy Lake is a man-made lake. It's maintained by a dam on the East Holland River. The lake was originally a millpond, but it's now a recreational area. The dam has been at the lake since 1801. This park is open year-round. Parking and admission to this park are free. I can see some paths being off-limits during the wintertime, though. It was pretty muddy when I walked on the grassy parts. I appreciated the gazebos and covered pavilions yesterday. They kept everyone dry from the rain and much happier! There is a playground at this park. Naturally, no one was using it while it was raining. I hope to return and enjoy walking through this park when it's dry and sunny. There's an ice cream store on Main Street South that I'd love to drop by. I can see myself spending some time indulging in frozen desserts at this park. (210)

The people at the marina are friendly. I rented a fishing pontoon boat for the day, which was very…read moreaffordable in comparison to nearby marinas. The boat was very clean. The marina was easy to find and there was ample parking onsite. When we went in at lunch to gather a couple more people, they called to make sure we had enough life jackets for everyone onboard.