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Remember that when you enter into a public indoor space in Simcoe County, you are required to wear a face covering.  Physical distancing also remains a requirement.

When in doubt, check with the business before visiting, as hours or services may have changed. Thank you for supporting Simcoe County businesses during these trying times.​

​ATTRACTIONS

Remember that when entering into any indoor public space in Simcoe County, you are required to wear a face covering.

• Banting Homestead Heritage Park: Open by appointment only.​
  

• ​The Gibson Centre: ​Open, featuring the exhibit "Art in Isolation" by the Artists at the Gibson. The cafe will be open Tuesday to Thursday during lunch hours only.

• Hardwood Ski and Bike: Open daily for trail use and repairs. Some amenities unavailable due to covid-19.
  

• Huronia Museum:​ Open daily. The outdoor pre-contact Ouendat village remains closed. Book a timeslot or walk-ins can wait for the next available timeslot.​
  

• Leacock Museum:​ Open weekdays by appointment only. Visitors must book a timeslot from their website.

• MacLaren Art Centre: Open Tuesday to Saturday. The cafe will remain closed. Camps and classes are also suspended.

• Museum on the Boyne: ​Open by appointment only, Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 3:00PM.

• Orillia Museum of Art & History: Open Thursday to Sunday 12:00 to 3:00PM. Email visitors@orilliamuseum.org to book a timeslot.
  

• Orillia Opera House: Please visit their website for event details and safety measures.
  

• Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives: ​Open Tuesday to Sunday for 30-minute visitation blocks. Access to the research room is by appointment only​​.
  

• Simcoe County Museum: Open daily​ with limited access. Visitors must book a timeslot online, up to 5 days in advance.

• ​Sunset Barrie Drive-In​: Purchase your tickets online only. NO tickets will be sold at the box office.​​
  

• Wasaga Beach Adventure Park:​ Open Thur​sday to Sunday. All activities are outdoors. No spectators permitted. ​Online booking available on their website.​
  

• Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre: Open daily. See website for details, as some program​s have been suspended.​​
  

​Some attractions have chosen to remain closed for the 2020 season for the safety of their staff and visitors, or have closed for the season​. These include:

Martyrs' Shrine, S.S. Keewatin, Casino Rama Resort, the Collingwood Museum, Midland Cultural Centre, King's Wharf Theatre, Nancy Island Historic Site, Ontario Provincial Police Museum, Elmvale Jungle Zoo, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, Chappell Farms, Treetop Trekking at Horseshoe Resort, Coldwater Mill Museum, Coldwater Canadiana Museum, Rounds Ranch.

TOUR & GUIDE SERVICES

Tour and guide services, such as bike and walking, bus and boat tours, as well as tasting and tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries are able to open.

• Free Spirit Tours: Accepting reservations for forest therapy walks, ​hike and wine, and forageing experiences. Reservations are required.​

• OSM Adventure Travel:​ Accepting reservations for ice fishing charters, based out of Collingwood. Reservations are required. Stay tuned for winter offerings.
  

• BigBluAir:​ Accepting reservations for helicopter sightseeing tours, wine tasting packages and more, based o​ut of C​ollingwood. Reservations are required.

• Glen Oro Farm:​ Accepting reservations for horseback trail rides and winter glamping. Reservations are required and available from their website.​

SHOPPING MALLS

Shopping malls are able to open under existing restrictions, including food services reopening for take-out and outdoor dining only.

• Georgian Mall: Open daily for regular operating hours. Retailers have the ability to adjust their hours.

• Tanger Outlets Cookstown: Open daily for regular operating hours. Retailers have the ability to adjust their hours.
  

FOOD & BEVERAGE

​As part of Phase 3 of re-opening, Simcoe County food and beverage providers are able to open for indoor and outdoor dining, with safety protocols in place.

Check out our Restaurants page for a listing of restaurants that are open to serve you safely.​

​Check out our Breweries & Distilleries​ page for a listing of #MadeinSimcoeCounty beverage providers that are open to serve you safely.​

Check out our Farm Fresh & Local Food​ page for a listing of farm market stores and farmgate sales locations.

Updated December 3, 2020

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