Guidebook for Coldwater
Essentials
The local grocery store, with everything you need, just 10mins from our home. Also houses the LCBO and Beer Store. The best part? Call them with your order and they'll deliver it to your door for just $10 (that includes booze orders!)
30 locals recommend
Foodland - Craighurst
2106 Horseshoe Valley Rd WThe local grocery store, with everything you need, just 10mins from our home. Also houses the LCBO and Beer Store. The best part? Call them with your order and they'll deliver it to your door for just $10 (that includes booze orders!)
A beautiful local farm, producing meats, cheese, fruit and veg, as well as home made baked goods. Find local frozen meats and frozen meals, and fresh grocery items. Gluten free, lactose free options available. They also have a take out counter for soups and sandwiches and local ice cream.
18 locals recommend
Nicholyn Farms
3088 Horseshoe Valley Rd WA beautiful local farm, producing meats, cheese, fruit and veg, as well as home made baked goods. Find local frozen meats and frozen meals, and fresh grocery items. Gluten free, lactose free options available. They also have a take out counter for soups and sandwiches and local ice cream.
Food Scene
Loobies
2066 Horseshoe Valley Rd WGreat local spot to get your morning coffee!
Great restaurant with a HUGE menu. Everything is delicious. What's special about this place is that there are actually a TON of vegetarian options! Great patio and in the heart of Orillia's shopping/cultural district.
45 locals recommend
Brewery Bay Food Co
117 Mississaga St EGreat restaurant with a HUGE menu. Everything is delicious. What's special about this place is that there are actually a TON of vegetarian options! Great patio and in the heart of Orillia's shopping/cultural district.
The Mariposa Market is an iconic locale in Orillia. Filled to the brim with fresh-made breakfast, lunch, and dessert items. Eat in or take home. Also home to several gift shops, and located in the heart of Orillia's shopping/culture district.
118 locals recommend
Mariposa Market
109 Mississaga St EThe Mariposa Market is an iconic locale in Orillia. Filled to the brim with fresh-made breakfast, lunch, and dessert items. Eat in or take home. Also home to several gift shops, and located in the heart of Orillia's shopping/culture district.
What most don't know is that there is a pizza joint in the local airport! Pick up or delivery. Fantastic pizza. That's all you really need to know, right? Phone: (705) 487-0603
6 locals recommend
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
30 Airport RdWhat most don't know is that there is a pizza joint in the local airport! Pick up or delivery. Fantastic pizza. That's all you really need to know, right? Phone: (705) 487-0603
The best grilled cheese for miles! A must-visit spot if you're in Barrie. Located in the heart of Barrie's downtown.
7 locals recommend
Grilled Cheese Social Eatery
53 Dunlop St EThe best grilled cheese for miles! A must-visit spot if you're in Barrie. Located in the heart of Barrie's downtown.
The best espresso in Barrie, hands down. Mouth watering baked goods and a large breakfast and lunch menu. Not to be missed. Located in downtown Barrie.
10 locals recommend
Bohemia
125 Dunlop St EThe best espresso in Barrie, hands down. Mouth watering baked goods and a large breakfast and lunch menu. Not to be missed. Located in downtown Barrie.
One of the best restaurants in the area. Beautiful decor and delicious food. Try the pizza!
6 locals recommend
Creemore Kitchen Social & Supper Club
134 Mill StOne of the best restaurants in the area. Beautiful decor and delicious food. Try the pizza!
Arts & Culture
OK Friday is a fantastic seasonal farmer's market featuring live music, and tons of local vendors. It runs every Friday from about 2-8pm in the spring and summer. Get traditional farmer's market items, as well as ready to eat food (food truck style), local beer on tap and local wine. Kid and dog friendly! Learn more here: http://www.burlscreek.com/#!ok-friday/cl04
25 locals recommend
Burl's Creek Event Grounds
240 8 Line SOK Friday is a fantastic seasonal farmer's market featuring live music, and tons of local vendors. It runs every Friday from about 2-8pm in the spring and summer. Get traditional farmer's market items, as well as ready to eat food (food truck style), local beer on tap and local wine. Kid and dog friendly! Learn more here: http://www.burlscreek.com/#!ok-friday/cl04
The Oro African Church has quite a history! Built by African-Canadian settlers after the war of 1812, this little church showcases the storied history of African-Canadian settlers in the British Colony (later Canada). Learn a little history in a little church!
Oro African Church
The Oro African Church has quite a history! Built by African-Canadian settlers after the war of 1812, this little church showcases the storied history of African-Canadian settlers in the British Colony (later Canada). Learn a little history in a little church!
Parks & Nature
20 mins from our home: A beautiful public beach with shallow, warm water. Perfect for the whole family! Dog friendly beach area, with equipment rentals on site. Bring your picnic lunch and cool off in the lake! There is a day use fee, as this is a provincial park. Get more info here: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/basslake
39 locals recommend
Bass Lake Provincial Park
2540 Bass Lake Side Rd E20 mins from our home: A beautiful public beach with shallow, warm water. Perfect for the whole family! Dog friendly beach area, with equipment rentals on site. Bring your picnic lunch and cool off in the lake! There is a day use fee, as this is a provincial park. Get more info here: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/basslake
The beautiful Wasaga Beach! lots to do on the strip, and a HUGE amount of public beach to relax on all day.
279 locals recommend
Wasaga Beach
The beautiful Wasaga Beach! lots to do on the strip, and a HUGE amount of public beach to relax on all day.
Entertainment & Activities
The famous Horseshoe Resort, just 5 mins from our home. Ski hills, indoor fitness centre and pool, hiking trails and restaurants. Not to mention a spa!
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WThe famous Horseshoe Resort, just 5 mins from our home. Ski hills, indoor fitness centre and pool, hiking trails and restaurants. Not to mention a spa!
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WA fantastic ski hill, just 10 mins from our home.
Hundreds of km's of trails for mountain biking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. Rentals available on site. Home to the Pan Am Games Trail, now open to the public!
70 locals recommend
Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd WHundreds of km's of trails for mountain biking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. Rentals available on site. Home to the Pan Am Games Trail, now open to the public!
Creemore Springs Brewery
139 Mill StTake a tour of the Creemore Springs Brewery!
The best view a yoga studio can offer! Pre-register for a drop-in class and get your stretch on! Learn more: http://www.anngreenyoga.com/
BLiSS Ann Green Yoga
12 Dunlop St EThe best view a yoga studio can offer! Pre-register for a drop-in class and get your stretch on! Learn more: http://www.anngreenyoga.com/
The famous Flying Monkey brewery in Barrie! Take a tour of the facility and sample what's on tap. They've recently renovated and now have a restaurant with a great menu!
48 locals recommend
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
107 Dunlop St EThe famous Flying Monkey brewery in Barrie! Take a tour of the facility and sample what's on tap. They've recently renovated and now have a restaurant with a great menu!
Shopping
A great little spot to peruse a thoughtfully curated collection of goods. Clothing, home goods, gifts, and a little cafe. everything you need in a day trip! Learn more here: http://www.thehivehoneyharbour.com/
10 locals recommend
The Hive
18 Franks LnA great little spot to peruse a thoughtfully curated collection of goods. Clothing, home goods, gifts, and a little cafe. everything you need in a day trip! Learn more here: http://www.thehivehoneyharbour.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
The local pub, full of good food, good beer and good people. Arrive early, they reach max capacity quickly!
31 locals recommend
Donaleigh's Irish Public House
28 Dunlop St EThe local pub, full of good food, good beer and good people. Arrive early, they reach max capacity quickly!