barrie's hello winter 2020

And of course - the boat launch. We used to go out from here to the islands to swim and for dinner in Orilla - There's nothing like good memories with family and friends!

This is my favourite bench. I love to just sit here sometimes and reflect on life in absolute peace - starry moon filled nights and sunrises are not something to be overlooked in life. The ellipticals are my other favourite - exercising for an hour overlooking the bay is way better than being stuc

I like all the little tidbits of information about Barrie's past that are posted all along the trail. A few years ago you could go for 2 hour dinner & dance cruises, but unfortunately the steamboat is now in Toronto.

Here we are looking East across Kempenfelt Bay - and one of these days we're going to need to capture on of our glorious sunrises.

The Tiffin "Boat" Launch is located at the South West corner of Kempenfelt Bay - at the boundary of Old Barrie and Old Alliston - right where the train station is. On the top right of the pic, you can see a part of the old train station.

And of course we have pavillions where you can have a BBQ and enjoy a great picnic.

If you have an ice hut - come on up and try your luck! You could always use an old grow tent if it's not too windy!

Imagine in the summer, the beach and the playground full of kids having fun - Barrie is a lot about family!

One of the best new features Barrie added is the boardwalk! On the left we see another nice lookout, and on the right we see a really fun playground donated by the Optimist Club Of Barrie. Thanks guys!

Centennial Park is located on the Western most part of Kempenfelt Bay, and the sunrises and sunsets there are simply spectacular!

Today was such a dog day! It was cold, wet and yet, lots of people were out walking their dogs. This is Muffin - he is a blind rescue we just met today.

We wound up at Centennial Park - the main park in Barrie where we have our largest summer festivals like Kempenfest. And I must say, over the past few years, Barrie has really beautified the lakeshore!

The Mrs all bundled up doing her workout. The Waterfront Fitness Circuit was a great idea!

This is where the locals anchor up - another great marina! If you walk down by the trees, you can go out on another lookout.

Looking East down Kempenfelt Bay. I like that we have lookouts you can walk out on and just be at peace!

The best picture yet! A dad and his two sons laughing and sledding with a Tim Hortons coffee! No hill too small!

I love how the Mrs does arts and crafts!