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Lake Simcoe Ontario

Lake Simcoe is one of the closest Ontario resort destinations north of Toronto. Barrie and Orillia are the two major cities in Simcoe County on the west and northern end of Lake Simcoe.  The south end of Lake Simcoe is part of York Region, and the East side is part of Durham and Kawartha Lakes.  The towns & villages surrounded by Lake Simcoe has continuous events and activities for featured fun family getaways and for adults, Lake Simcoe sunsets provide for the perfect featured romantic getaway.

Winter in Lake Simcoe Area

Many resorts in the Lake Simcoe area are directly impacted by the snow belt region of Ontario. Barrie and Orillia are the largest cities. The area is often dubbed the Barrie Snowbelt. Many winter recreational opportunities exist in the Barrie snowbelt area including, ice fishing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, and several popular Ontario winter carnivals. Lake Simcoe is a great destination for family and romantic getaways during the winter months in Ontario.

Lake Simcoe Featured Hotels, Resorts, Inns, Suites

• Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre - Orillia
• Briars, The - Jacksons Point
• Carriage Ridge Resort -Barrie
• Comfort Inn - Orillia
• Comfort Inn (Hart Drive) - Barrie
• Georgian Conference Services - Barrie
• Georgian Summer Suites - Barrie
• Hardwood Ski and Bike - Barrie

Summer on Lake Simcoe

Water sports, Barrie beaches, Orillia beaches, beach front parks, and romantic sunsets abound in Toronto's closest resort destination. Fishing and boating are the mainstay of the summer activities in the Lake Simcoe. Minets Point beach and park is considered by many to be Barrie's cottage country in the city. Seadoos and personal water craft, windsurfers, and kite surfers make the area a magnet for outdoor water sport enthusiasts. Many Provincial parks are easily accessible on Lake Simcoe.

Lake Simcoe Bird Watching

Breton Field Naturalists is a not for profit organization located in Barrie Ontario, is dedicated to acquiring and disseminating knowledge of the natural history of the Simcoe County area. Their primary goal is the protection of the area's wildlife through stimulating public interest in nature and its preservation. Offering meetings and organized outings.See Breton Field Naturalists, also see Simcoe Nature Board

Boating

• Barrie
• Jacksons Point
• Keswick
• Orillia
• Oro-Medonte
• Sutton

Marinas

• Lake Simcoe Marinas

Fishing Lake Simcoe

The new Ministry of Natural Resources Fisheries Management Plan indicates that Lake Simcoe is the largest lakes in Zone 16 (Southern Ontario). Lake Simcoe is the largest lake within the zone and the lake trout, lake whitefish, smallmouth bass and yellow perch fishery is extremely popular. Find out more fishing information on Lake Simcoe Zone 16. Ice fishing is a popular winter outdoors activity on Lake Simcoe. A quick check about ice fishing hut registration and rules can be found at Ice Fishing-Regulations from Ministry of Natural Resources

Lake Simcoe area Provincial Parks-Conservation Areas

A variety of overnight and day use parks are available throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed. Parks are designed for outdoor recreation including Picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, and cross country skiing, snowmobiling.

• Lake Simcoe Conservation Areas
• Springwater Provincial Park
• Mara Provincial Park
• McRae Point Provincial Park
• Sibbald Point Provincial Park

A spring road trip or circle tour of Lake Simcoe  will provide an array of refreshing fresh changing green foliage and blue lake colours along the shorelines and trails. Suggested resorts, hotels, inns, and attractions are listed as part of the spring tour.

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Fall in Lake Simcoe Area

Discover Lake Simcoe with a Fall Colour Road Trip
A road trip around Lake Simcoe, Ontario's closest resort destination to Toronto includes Barrie and Orillia, provides seveval options and with side trips including spectacular fall colour maple sugar bush areas in Simoce County such as Horseshoe Valley, Wasaga Beach, Elmvale and Minising with recommended events, festivals, fall fairs and farmers' markets.

Family Fun Getaways (Barrie, Jackson's Point, Orillia, Oro Station)

Barrie Serendipity Princess Boat Cruise (Midland Tours)
Briars Resort & Spa, Jackson's Point
Carriage Ridge Resort at Horseshoe Valley (Barrie)
Comfort Inn, Barrie (Hart Drive)
Comfort Inn, Orillia
Georgian Conference Services & Summer Accommodation, Barrie
Hardwood Ski & Bike, Oro Station
Maclaren Art Centre, Barrie

Romantic Getaways (Barrie, Jackson's Point, Orillia)

Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre, Orillia
Briars Resort & Spa, Jackson's Point
Carriage Ridge Resort at Horseshoe Valley (Barrie)
Comfort Inn, Barrie (Hart Drive)