Great place for introduction to ice fishing! I went with a friend and we both have ZERO ice fishing…read moreexperience, let alone any fishing experience and decided to give this a try. Ice fishing outfitters were great! Easy to make a reservation just by calling their phone number and they were very accommodating with the date and huts. You do have to bring your own fishing rods though. It was an easy drive there and the place was visible and easy to find. We paid up ($50/person) at their office and the lady at the desk was very nice! We then got into their shuttle hut and was driven out about 10 minutes to our own hut in the middle of the lake. The employee set up the ice for us, gave us some brief instructions and handed us the mino fish bait and then drove off. It was a cute little red hut with a heater inside. The heater gets VERY warm so no need to be afraid of the cold. It was big enough to fit 4 people, but I think would be very squished. For 2 people it was great there was room to move around. With no experience we managed to catch a few fish, it was very exciting! The staff comes around every few hours to make sure you are ok and you have supplies. All the staff were very friendly. They even offer food delivery in case you forgot your lunch. When you are ready to leave you just give them a call or let one of the staff know when they are coming around and they pick you up and drive you back to land. It was a wonderful way to spend the day and definitely made us fishing fans!

I was dive certified last summer with (2012) Tim's Diving and loved every minute of it!! The…read moreclasses were very informative and the instructors very competent and observant of their students! All the staff is great! Very knowledgable, helpful and make you feel very comfortable while learning this sport!! Definitely going to continue my diving experinces and education With Tim's! **** (2014) SInce this last post we've continued to dive with Tim's both locally and abroad and loved every minute of it! They really go above and beyond to help you enjoy your time with them! If you haven't signed up for a dive trip with them you definitely want to!! It was a great week of diving this last winter in Cozumel and SOOOO looking forward to the next trip with the group!!

This shop promises more than it can deliver. I found that many of the things that were promised to…read moreme by Tim never happened and then I found out that he could not make them happen and yet promised them to me anyway. There is a lack of safety concerning some of their diving practices. Like this past summer taking a group of divers on two back to back 100 + foot dives, which ended in one of his divers being taken away to the hyperbaric chamber. He has middle of the road equipment that is often over priced. Which is why so many of his students choose to buy much of their gear online instead of through him. Though the real killer of Tim's Diving Supplies in the elitist dive group that has grown up around Tim's. If you are not an insider you are treated poorly and even made fun of on dives. Over all I think most people would be better off travelling a little farther to go to another shop.

It's a beautiful park at the shore of lake Simcoe . There are a few small beaches and barbecue…read morespots. Parking is paid for Non Residents of Innisfil. You can also rent Kayaks and canoes. There's also a snack shop . There are couple parking area's that are reserved for Innisfil Residents only . Enjoy this beautiful spot but be respectful to the lake don't dump your garbage in the lake .

I just wish everyone would go home and take their garbage with them. Stop polluting and trashing…read morethe park. Leave!

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.

Couchingching Beach is a nice spot to spend a hot summer day. On a Sunday, I was still able to find…read morea grassy spot to relax, under some shade. Parking is plentiful and close to the beach. There's change rooms, a clean washroom, and a place to buy diner-y foods. For kids, there's a nice play structure and a small train you can ride. Overall, this was a nice beach for those staying in or around Orillia.

The weather was nice, and we wanted to take a nice stroll before we went on our long drive home, so…read moreeven though it was dark, we decided to go for a stroll here. This is a really nice park to go walking at all times of the day. There's a nice boardwalk along the waterfront, and some sandy beaches (which our dog wasn't allowed on, but they looked nice. It was all nicely maintained, with lots of places for trash and recycling, and not much trash to be seen anywhere. There are also plenty of benches for sitting and watching people and the boats on the water. It's also well lit, so walking at night was pleasant. There's also a cycle path that goes through the park, it's part of a larger system of paths that go all the way to Barrie and Midland.

Small beach off the beaten path…read more Minet's Point Park is a quiet beach in Barrie situated south of Centennial Park across the Kempenfelt Bay. We chose to come here for our annual beach trip as the other beach is always packed with festivities and crowds in summer. In contrast, this beach was quiet this past weekend with a good amount of beach space. There are a few picnic tables and a large kids playground with a few features similar to those at the bigger park. No BBQ is permitted. The beach is unsupervised but there is a buoyed area. Windsurfers were launching nearby while ducks roamed about. The only downside is the expensive parking at $15 hourly and $60 max for the day. Street parking is by permit only. Skip it or hit it? For a quieter beach day, this is a decent pick in Barrie.

Minet's Point Park is a city park with a beach included. It…read moreis unsupervised, so use at your own risk. Alongside the kids swimming area, marked with buoys, there is a boat launch used by kayakers and made it fun to watch as you laze around the waterfront. The parking lot is right there, in direct view of the beach which is outstanding. A treed field adjoins the parking lot so nature is right there to greet you as you step out of your vehicle and take in the greenery. There is even a small picnic area that can accommodate the party grillers in the crowd, the ones that make everyone jealous with their delicious smelling griddles. As if that weren't enough to make this spot super family friendly, there is a young kids play structure directly behind the beach to top it off. There are some stones mixed in with the sand here, and some can't handle that so if it bothers you, then bring crocks or something to wear into the water. The swimming was good here with clean water and just a few waves that day from power boats going by. The bathroom is located further away near the park entrance, and the mens side at least was filthy and stank. You should avoid going in unless you have to. The view is nice looking at the north side of Barrie, with a side view of the end of Kempenfelt Bay, the harbour front downtown area with all the action happening. Nice view!

The parking lot is a short walk to the sandy beach. There are some rocks when entering the lake but…read morethey aren't a problem if you wear water shoes. The water is shallow and safe. In June the water is cold but your body will adapt quickly on a warm day. Power boats aren't allowed in the roped off swimming area. There are picnic tables and a general store that sells fast food and souvenirs. The bathrooms are fairly clean with flush toilets, sinks and mirrors. The park also has change rooms. They offer educational sessions for children at certain times. The only thing keeping me from giving this provincial park 5 stars is the reservation process. Once you reserve a day pass, you can't get a refund if the weather forecast changes to cold or rainy and you can't even move your reservation to another date. So your money is lost. But if you don't reserve in advance for a Saturday or Sunday in the summer, there's a chance they will be full. The website doesn't give a price for seniors. There is a discount but it's well hidden.

Sibbald's provincial park is a great place for families. They have activities throughout the summer…read moreteaching kids and families about the different things around the park. A few walking trails. Some nice little fishing holes close by.

We have stayed in most of the cottages, they have always been cleaned as cleaning ladies go through…read moreevery time someone leaves, there is lots to do for kids even a little park, bikes, volleyball net, pool table in the common area, lots of water equipment including boats. Owners are amazing and friendly. We have made many memories with our family at Dunromin cottages. Pet friendly and quiet area great for relaxing, there are 2 docks and 2 fire pits with a sand area. Amazing view, beautiful lake.

I'd rate this place 5 starts. This is my fifth time at this cottage. Owners are really nice. Place…read moreis very quite, there is an access to water. You might rent a boat and panton for a fair price. Convenience store is on the corner. Cities and grocery store is in decent distance. You might need to book in advance since it's pretty busy all the time. Here is not a long of young people around. If you are looking to spend your weekend out of town within 150km distance this is would be definitely place for you to check. Enjoy!