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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.

Please note: When in doubt, check with the business before visiting, as hours or services may have changed.

​Thank you for supporting your local businesses during these trying times.  Stay safe and stay healthy.​

​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. Reduced admission prices.

• 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.
  

• Rounds Ranch:​ Open daily​. Tickets can be purchased online or onsite (no cash). Masks are encouraged but not required.

• 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.

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 fall fishing and 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. Reservations are required and available from their website.​
  

• Skydive Wasaga Beach: Accepting reservations for tandem skydiving. Rese​​​rvations are required and available from their website.​
  

BEACHES & WATER ACCESS

Beaches in Simcoe County are managed at the municipal level. In order to ensure resident safety, some municipalities have opted to limit water access to residents only. Please consult with the municipality concerned before making travel plans.

CAMPING

• Ontario Parks: ​The camping season is now finished, but select parks are open for day-use. Check the website for details.​

• Georgian Bay Islands National Park​ is now closed for the season.

• ​Glen Oro Eco-Retreat​ is accepting reservations for glamping experiences on a scenic horse farm. Make reservations 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 November 3, 2020

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