Rachelle’s guidebook
Beach
During the summer, weekdays are the best time to visit the beach and park, as they are less busy. At Innisfil Beach Park, you can enjoy the sandy beach, walking trail, tennis courts, volleyball nets, picnic areas, snack shop, kids play parks and boat launch.
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Innisfil Beach Park
676 Innisfil Beach RdDuring the summer, weekdays are the best time to visit the beach and park, as they are less busy. At Innisfil Beach Park, you can enjoy the sandy beach, walking trail, tennis courts, volleyball nets, picnic areas, snack shop, kids play parks and boat launch.
This is a fun, sandy beach and park for families. It is often busy, so try to arrive early.
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Playa Centennial
65 Lakeshore DrThis is a fun, sandy beach and park for families. It is often busy, so try to arrive early.
This is a small local beach that is only minutes away.
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Gilford Beach
This is a small local beach that is only minutes away.
Trails
An easy 6 kilometre trail from White Oaks Road to Penetanguishene Road. It includes a scenic view of Kempenfelt Bay.
Barrie Waterfront Heritage Trail
225 Lakeshore DriveAn easy 6 kilometre trail from White Oaks Road to Penetanguishene Road. It includes a scenic view of Kempenfelt Bay.
There are a wide variety of trails that pass through wetlands and mixed forests at Scanlon Creek. Many of the trails vary in elevation and provide a good workout. The conservation area also has picnic areas.
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Área de conservación de Scanlon Creek
2450 9th LineThere are a wide variety of trails that pass through wetlands and mixed forests at Scanlon Creek. Many of the trails vary in elevation and provide a good workout. The conservation area also has picnic areas.
Park in Cookstown and hop on the trail by foot or bike. It is an easy 15.6km trail. You can head north on the trail and will back track on the same to trail to head south again.
Cookstown Trans Canada Trail
55 Queen StreetPark in Cookstown and hop on the trail by foot or bike. It is an easy 15.6km trail. You can head north on the trail and will back track on the same to trail to head south again.
This is a rugged trail with beautiful forest, wetland and pond views.
Welsh Tract - Forest Of The Secret Pond Trail
3960 Line 12This is a rugged trail with beautiful forest, wetland and pond views.
This is a pretty park. At the park, there is a walking trail, children's play park, band shelter and an off-leash dog park.
Lovers' Creek
This is a pretty park. At the park, there is a walking trail, children's play park, band shelter and an off-leash dog park.
This is a little trail through the hardwood forest and marsh. It is scenic and less busy than many other local trails. It can be wet, so wear proper footwear. The trail is only a 10 minute drive away.
3937 20th Sideroad, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A5, Canadá
This is a little trail through the hardwood forest and marsh. It is scenic and less busy than many other local trails. It can be wet, so wear proper footwear. The trail is only a 10 minute drive away.
Located at Yonge Street and Innisfil Beach Road, the Rotary Trail is a five-kilometre trail. It wraps around the Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre, Innisfil Recreational Complex, InnPower and Operations buildings, and winds through the forest behind the arena.
The trail is paved and makes for an easy walk or run. Parking is available at any of the public parking lots.
Yonge St & Innisfil Beach Rd, Innisfil, ON L9S 4P4, Canadá
Located at Yonge Street and Innisfil Beach Road, the Rotary Trail is a five-kilometre trail. It wraps around the Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre, Innisfil Recreational Complex, InnPower and Operations buildings, and winds through the forest behind the arena.
The trail is paved and makes for an easy walk or run. Parking is available at any of the public parking lots.
This is a moderately challenging 2.7km loop. It’s great for hiking and cross-country skiing. It offers beautiful views of a mixed forest and a challenging up hill climb at the start.
Simcoe County Forest - Sinclair Tract
This is a moderately challenging 2.7km loop. It’s great for hiking and cross-country skiing. It offers beautiful views of a mixed forest and a challenging up hill climb at the start.
The South Innisfil Arboretum is filled with a variety of native tree species. There is a 0.8 km limestone loop to hike around the arboretum, with other small trails venturing into the property. It is a great place to visit with kids, come for a picnic or take a stroll to clear your head. The trail is short and easy, but will still provide an opportunity to feel immersed in greenery without having to travel to a remote place.
South Innisfil Arboretum
The South Innisfil Arboretum is filled with a variety of native tree species. There is a 0.8 km limestone loop to hike around the arboretum, with other small trails venturing into the property. It is a great place to visit with kids, come for a picnic or take a stroll to clear your head. The trail is short and easy, but will still provide an opportunity to feel immersed in greenery without having to travel to a remote place.
One third of the Resort has been dedicated as a Nature Preserve. There are a variety of looped trails that take you from land to lake, through forests and over bridged streams. There’s plenty to discover by foot or bike in all four seasons.
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The Nature Preserve at Friday Harbour
Big Bay Point RoadOne third of the Resort has been dedicated as a Nature Preserve. There are a variety of looped trails that take you from land to lake, through forests and over bridged streams. There’s plenty to discover by foot or bike in all four seasons.
Food scene
This is only minutes from the property and offers a variety of delicious lunch and dinner options. It has a 3000 sq ft fully-licensed patio. Indoor seating is sometimes available (check website for details). Check website for hours, as they vary seasonally.
Gilford Local Eatery
1096 Shore Acres DriveThis is only minutes from the property and offers a variety of delicious lunch and dinner options. It has a 3000 sq ft fully-licensed patio. Indoor seating is sometimes available (check website for details). Check website for hours, as they vary seasonally.
The menu provides many options to please all tastes. You can sit indoors or enjoy their harbourside patio seating. Check website for hours, as they vary seasonally.
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Harbour House Grill
727 Harbour StThe menu provides many options to please all tastes. You can sit indoors or enjoy their harbourside patio seating. Check website for hours, as they vary seasonally.
The marina has a lakeside restaurant with casual indoor or outdoor dining. Check website for hours, as they vary seasonally.
Monto-Reno Marina
1111 Killarney Beach RdThe marina has a lakeside restaurant with casual indoor or outdoor dining. Check website for hours, as they vary seasonally.
If you enjoy freshly prepared, high quality eats, treats and coffee, Bruno's is for you!
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Bruno's Bakery & Café
808 Innisfil Beach RdIf you enjoy freshly prepared, high quality eats, treats and coffee, Bruno's is for you!
You can walk (10 minutes) or drive (less than 5 minutes) to grab a pizza right in the neighbourhood. The pizza is quite filling, so bring your appetite. I recommend calling in your order, then going to pick it up. Check website for hours and days of operation.
Bayview Beach Pizza
354 Limerick StreetYou can walk (10 minutes) or drive (less than 5 minutes) to grab a pizza right in the neighbourhood. The pizza is quite filling, so bring your appetite. I recommend calling in your order, then going to pick it up. Check website for hours and days of operation.
This local food truck makes excellent food. Call your order in, then take a short drive to pick it up. Check website or call in for hours, as they vary seasonally.
Beach Road Grill
1338 Killarney Beach RdThis local food truck makes excellent food. Call your order in, then take a short drive to pick it up. Check website or call in for hours, as they vary seasonally.
This local favourite has a wide selection on the menu. It's a great place for sit-down dining, take out or you can enjoy their outdoor patio.
A Taste of Europe
This local favourite has a wide selection on the menu. It's a great place for sit-down dining, take out or you can enjoy their outdoor patio.
This is a cute and unique cafe/craft beer experience. You can sit inside to sip your drinks or outside at the picnic tables. They offer 4 rotating draught taps and 50+ Ontario Craft Beers in their fridges. Moon Cafe hosts a variety of special events, including cards, cornhole, trivia and karaoke (sign up is required for these events).
Moon Cafe & Craft Beer
This is a cute and unique cafe/craft beer experience. You can sit inside to sip your drinks or outside at the picnic tables. They offer 4 rotating draught taps and 50+ Ontario Craft Beers in their fridges. Moon Cafe hosts a variety of special events, including cards, cornhole, trivia and karaoke (sign up is required for these events).
Shopping
This is a large outlet mall, which is great for gifts, clothing, household items, and much more. There are several fast food options in the mall.
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Tanger Outlets Cookstown
3311 Simcoe 89This is a large outlet mall, which is great for gifts, clothing, household items, and much more. There are several fast food options in the mall.
Recreation
This is a beautiful recreation centre with rinks, swimming, gymnasiums, fitness and weight rooms. You can purchase a day pass for about $10.
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
7315 Yonge StreetThis is a beautiful recreation centre with rinks, swimming, gymnasiums, fitness and weight rooms. You can purchase a day pass for about $10.
This course is open to the public and less than a 5 minute drive away. Enjoy refreshments on the patio overlooking the course after your game.
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Harbourview Golf & Country Club
1284 Shore Acres DrThis course is open to the public and less than a 5 minute drive away. Enjoy refreshments on the patio overlooking the course after your game.
Try out a quick and comfortable standard Kart. Karts are great fun for anyone 9 years+. For older, more experienced drivers, you can kart at speeds up to 45km/hr! Check website for open season dates and times.
Remember, all drivers must be at least 52" tall and please remember to wear running shoes. No sandals.
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Innisfil Indy Karting
2006 Gilford RdTry out a quick and comfortable standard Kart. Karts are great fun for anyone 9 years+. For older, more experienced drivers, you can kart at speeds up to 45km/hr! Check website for open season dates and times.
Remember, all drivers must be at least 52" tall and please remember to wear running shoes. No sandals.
The 240-metre refrigerated ice skating trail loops through Town Square and is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the winter season, weather dependent (skate rentals are not available). There is also a firepit and stage/event space on site. You can use the trail for walking or rollerblading in the warmer months, or have fun at the playground.
Innisfil Town Square
The 240-metre refrigerated ice skating trail loops through Town Square and is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the winter season, weather dependent (skate rentals are not available). There is also a firepit and stage/event space on site. You can use the trail for walking or rollerblading in the warmer months, or have fun at the playground.
This little parkette is by a canal that flows into Cook's Bay. It has a play structure for kids to climb, swing and slide on.
Orm Membery Memorial Park.
This little parkette is by a canal that flows into Cook's Bay. It has a play structure for kids to climb, swing and slide on.
If you enjoy car racing, check out Sunset Speedway's short track racing schedule. They are located on Yonge Street, just south of Innisfil Beach Road.
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Sunset Speedway
6918 Yonge StIf you enjoy car racing, check out Sunset Speedway's short track racing schedule. They are located on Yonge Street, just south of Innisfil Beach Road.
You can enjoy live horse racing (seasonally), dining, gambling and slots at Georgian Downs. It is conveniently located off Highway 400 and Innisfil Beach Road.
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Georgian Downs
7485 5th SideroadYou can enjoy live horse racing (seasonally), dining, gambling and slots at Georgian Downs. It is conveniently located off Highway 400 and Innisfil Beach Road.
Relax in nature and enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy at Vettä Nordic Spa. After a few hot/cold/relaxation cycles, you will feel completely rejuvenated. You can also book a massage during your spa visit.
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Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line NRelax in nature and enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy at Vettä Nordic Spa. After a few hot/cold/relaxation cycles, you will feel completely rejuvenated. You can also book a massage during your spa visit.
Friday Harbour has everything: restaurants, live music, water views, swimming, shops, special events and a nature preserve with kilometres of trails to hike.
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Friday Harbour Resort
3999 Friday DrFriday Harbour has everything: restaurants, live music, water views, swimming, shops, special events and a nature preserve with kilometres of trails to hike.
Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhood is quiet and you will often see people outside enjoying a walk or bike ride through the neighbourhood. There are many places you can stop to enjoy a view of the lake or to launch a boat onto Lake Simcoe. Ice fishing is also very popular in the area.
Gilford
The neighbourhood is quiet and you will often see people outside enjoying a walk or bike ride through the neighbourhood. There are many places you can stop to enjoy a view of the lake or to launch a boat onto Lake Simcoe. Ice fishing is also very popular in the area.
Lefroy is a good place to stop for necessities, including convenience stores, the LCBO, the Post Office and several restaurants.
Lefroy
Lefroy is a good place to stop for necessities, including convenience stores, the LCBO, the Post Office and several restaurants.
You will find everything you need along Innisfil Beach Road, including grocery stores, banks, Dollarama, Canadian Tire, restaurants and pharmacies.
Alcona
You will find everything you need along Innisfil Beach Road, including grocery stores, banks, Dollarama, Canadian Tire, restaurants and pharmacies.
Boat/Snowmobile Launch onto Lake Simcoe
You can use the public boat launch at Innisfil Beach Park, which is a 15 minute drive away. Alternatively, there is a public boat launch on Shore Acres Drive, which is only a 5 minute drive.
Innisfil Boat Launch
You can use the public boat launch at Innisfil Beach Park, which is a 15 minute drive away. Alternatively, there is a public boat launch on Shore Acres Drive, which is only a 5 minute drive.
Cooks Bay Marina is a short drive from the GTA. They are open for both sailors and power boaters. With a wide variety of boats for rental (Summer) and ice fishing hut rental (Winter), free Wi-Fi, and fun events all season long, Cooks Bay Marina can fulfil all your marina needs. You can launch your boat with a Day-Pass or Prepaid Ramp Season Pass to quickly access excellent fishing grounds and superior leisure spots on Cooks Bay.
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Cooks Bay Marina
1155 Gilford RdCooks Bay Marina is a short drive from the GTA. They are open for both sailors and power boaters. With a wide variety of boats for rental (Summer) and ice fishing hut rental (Winter), free Wi-Fi, and fun events all season long, Cooks Bay Marina can fulfil all your marina needs. You can launch your boat with a Day-Pass or Prepaid Ramp Season Pass to quickly access excellent fishing grounds and superior leisure spots on Cooks Bay.
At the east end of 2nd Line, just past Dempsey Street, you can access the frozen lake for ice fishing. You can park for free on 2nd Line.
2nd Line, Innisfil, ON L0L, Canadá
At the east end of 2nd Line, just past Dempsey Street, you can access the frozen lake for ice fishing. You can park for free on 2nd Line.
There is a free public boat launch located at the end of Shore Acres Drive. The launch is paved and has a dock. After launching, you can park you vehicle a short walk away (316 Neilly Road).
Shore Acres Dr, Innisfil, ON L0L, Canadá
There is a free public boat launch located at the end of Shore Acres Drive. The launch is paved and has a dock. After launching, you can park you vehicle a short walk away (316 Neilly Road).