Doors Open barrie: Heritage Walking Tours
BARRIE'S HIDDEN PAST - HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
A Heritage Walking Tour: Discover Barrie’s rich and surprising history on this guided walking tour.
We’ll explore landmarks like the charming old farmhouse, the Tourism Barrie building, the historic General John Hayter Southshore Centre and Allandale GO Station. Learn about the days when ice was harvested from Lake Simcoe, hear whispers of a sunken ship, and hear about the legend of Kempenfelt Kelly, our very own lake monster. It’s a short walk packed with stories that bring Barrie’s shoreline to life!
Doors Open Barrie
Barrie Visitor Information Centre
4 Essa Road, Barrie
Event Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Guided Walking Tours: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Tour Length: Approx. 60 minutes
Tour Length: Approx. 60 minutes
Guests are welcome to visit the Visitor Information Centre anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm during Doors Open Barrie.
Historic guided walking tours will be offered at 11:00am and 2:00pm, starting from 4 Essa Road and continuing along Tiffin Street to Lakeshore Drive.
Registration is required. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
**Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
Choose your preferred tour time:
Heritage Walking Tours during Doors Open Barrie are presented by Scary Company, a local tour operator known for uncovering the city’s mysterious and spine-chilling past. Specializing in both haunted and heritage tours, their guided experiences blend history, legend, and storytelling to bring Barrie’s hidden stories to life. Tours run in Downtown Barrie Thursday through Saturday until October. Book Now.
