Barrie Visitor Information Centre | Doors Open Barrie

Guided Walking Tours: 11:30am & 2:30pm During Doors Open Barrie , guests are welcome to visit the Visitor Information Centre anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Historic guided walking tours will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., starting from 4 Essa Road and continuing along Tiffin Street to Lakeshore Drive. Registration is required . Each tour is limited to 15-20 participants. **Please plan to arrive at least 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Heritage Walking Tour: Barrie's Hidden Discover Barrie’s rich and surprising history on this guided walking tour along the waterfront. We’ll visit landmarks like the charming old farmhouse, the Tourism Barrie building, the historic Southshore Centre, and the Allandale GO Station. Hear tales from the days when ice was harvested from Lake Simcoe, uncover the mystery of a sunken ship, and meet Kempenfelt Kelly - our very own lake monster. It’s a short walk, but packed with fascinating stories that bring Barrie’s shoreline vividly to life! About Doors Open Barrie Doors Open Barrie invites you to explore local sites of interest through free public tours on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Doors Open Barrie is hosted by Creative Barrie, part of the City's Recreation & Culture Services Department 's culture branch, in partnership with the City’s Heritage Committee and the Ontario Heritage Trust . Doors Open Barrie is once again paired with City’s Culture Days programming, providing a unique opportunity to present free, hands-on arts activities in Doors Open sites, giving you a chance to learn about Barrie’s arts, heritage and business community. Learn more at barrie.ca/DoorsOpen .