SIMCOE COUNTY

Explore the Outdoors

Less than an hour north of Toronto

We’re so happy that you’re here and excited to share our region’s finest experiences with you! In Simcoe County, you’ll find big city amenities mixed with small town charm. There are really cute downtown cores, amazing historic attractions, and some pretty cool festivals too. Did we mention that we are home to the longest freshwater beach in the world? That’s right! Bordered by the shores of Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, Simcoe County is a boater’s paradise! Friendly people, farm fresh food, beautiful forests and trails, and grassroots arts and culture. Bike. Ski. Golf. Snowboard. Hike. Fish. Shop. Eat. Paddle. Skate. Swim. ALL OF IT. Welcome!

Less than an hour north of Toronto, Simcoe County is located in the central portion of Southern Ontario, Canada. Stretching from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west. Come enjoy all of the adventures Simcoe County has to offer!

Heart of Georgian Bay

Explore the rich history and culture of the first European settlement in Ontario, and a British naval & military base from the war of 1812. Your gateway to Georgian Bay’s 30,000 islands starts here.

North Lake Simcoe

With radiant lakes and rivers and an array of activities for all to enjoy year-round. Whether you’re after an outdoor adventure on the waters or by bike, a relaxing getaway at a spa or eco-retreat, or fun for the whole family, Orillia & Lake Country is ready to welcome you.

South Lake Simcoe

From bluegrass festivals to resort amenities, quaint downtown cores, and fields galore, South Simcoe ranges from picturesque to extraordinaire

South Georgian Bay

Take a stroll downtown or in the countryside. Visit an orchard or micro-brewery. Get a taste of the local bounty. From the longest freshwater beach in the world to the highest ski vertical in all of Simcoe County, adventure awaits in South Georgian Bay.

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

Discover your next adventure in less than an hour drive north of Toronto. Simcoe County is a summer paradise, with a wide selection of activities suited for the whole family. We suggest you get outside and discover the joy of cycling, hiking, paddling, beaching, and family fun in Simcoe County.

Cycling

Paddling

Adventure

Golf

Fishing

Motorcycle

EAT & DRINK

ARTS & CULTURE

STAY

ON THE FARM

STORIES

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Simcoe County Fall Fairs Return!

September 14, 2023

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A Salmon and Trout Fishing Adventure on Georgian Bay

Heart of Georgian Bay

Dog Days of Summer

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School’s Out for Summer!

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Father’s Day in Simcoe County

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What You Need To Know
For Where You Want To Go

Here are a few options on how you can get here, and how to get around. Safe travels!

By Train & By Bus

By Car, Cab,
or Uber

By BOAT

By AIRPLANE

By BIKE

By Train & By Bus

Travel from Toronto by GO Train or Bus to Bradford, Innisfil, or Barrie. Visit gotransit.com for schedules. VIA RAIL also stops in Washago. Visit ViaRail.ca. Simcoe County LINX connects bus routes throughout the county. Visit LINX (simcoe.ca/dpt/linx) for more info. For local bus services, see municipal websites.

By Car, Cab, or Uber

Drive yourself, rent a car, call a cab, or book a driver any time of the day. Some services include: Uber, Lyft, Designated Driver, Keys Please, and Driverseat to name a few. Please drive sober, and share the road with cyclists and pedestrians!

By BOAT

We don’t have a ferry service, but Simcoe County has plenty of transient slips. So if you have your own boat and want to visit us, we’re accessible from Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe, and the Trent-Severn Waterway.

By AIRPLANE

Travel by air into one of our many regional airports: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, Collingwood Regional Airport, Huronia Airport, Edenvale Aerodrome, Cookstown Aerodrome, Tottenham Airfield, Orillia Rama Regional Airport, and Barrie Springwater Airpark.

By BIKE

Did you know the county is connected by safe cycling road routes and multi-use rail trails? Check out Cycle Simcoe (cyclesimcoe.ca) for bike rentals, repair stations, routes, and more!

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SIMCOE COUNTY GUIDE MAP

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Prefer a paper copy? Email tourism@simcoe.ca with your mailing address and we will send you a copy, at no cost.

SIMCOE COUNTY

Explore the Outdoors