Top things to do after class around Barrie

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Barrie Campus? Looking for something fun to do?

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  • Tour a brewery! Check out or .
  • . You can also go paddleboarding.
  • Grab your kayak and put in at the for a day of paddling.
  • Have a picnic at one of the many beautiful in the area.
  • Pick up some healthy, local food at the popular held Saturday mornings between May and October at Barrie City Hall.
  • There’s always something fun happening .
  • Got an axe to grind? Why not try throwing some around at .
  • Practise your kickflips, grinds, ollies and nollies at the outdoor .
  • Did you know you can try  just minutes away from Barrie? And СÓŶÌÊÓƵ alumni receive a discount. .
  • Bike through the serene beauty of the . СÓŶÌÊÓƵ alumni receive discounts on daily trail passes and bike rentals. Or, if you prefer to go a little faster, check out the
  • Who doesn’t love ? It’s a fun night out and you can even check out cosmic glow-in-the-dark bowling.
  • Take in some culture at one of Barrie’s several . СÓŶÌÊÓƵ alumni receive discounts to Talk is Free Theatre. Check out the details.
  • Go to the .
  • Barrie has a ton of . Whether you want to get in a quick, affordable round, or spend an afternoon on the links at , there are options for golfers of all skill levels.
  • Did you know Barrie has its own  playing outdoor movies all summer long? They also offer unique programming through the rest of the year.
  • Explore the gallery at the .
  • Have you ever tried ? This could be the year to learn a new skill – and it’s free.

The Barrie СÓŶÌÊÓƵ Students’ Association (GCSA) hosts many events throughout the year. You can view upcoming events on their , or drop by the GCSA office in room A162. You can also check out other neat things to do all year round at .

Photo courtesy of Tourism Barrie

This post was originally published June 2019 and updated July 2022 and June 2024.

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