Dover Centre to Barrie

• Avoid Weekends

  Try to travel mid-week to avoid the cottage traffic on Highway 400.
• Parking

  Downtown Barrie has paid parking lots near the waterfront.
• Weather

  Barrie gets significant snow; ensure your tires are rated for winter.
• Dining

  Check out the restaurants on Dunlop Street for local options.
• Navigation

  Use GPS to navigate the complex highway interchanges in Toronto.

• Highway 400

  Be prepared for sudden stops near the Highway 401 interchange.
• Winter Driving

  The snow belt north of Toronto can be treacherous.
• Fatigue

  Take breaks at the ONroute centers along the 400.
• Emergency

  Keep a winter emergency kit in your car from November to April.

• Is Barrie a good place to visit?
  Yes, it is a gateway to cottage country with great waterfront access.
• How long is the drive?
  It takes about 3.5 hours depending on traffic.
• Are there trains?
  GO Transit offers train service from Toronto to Barrie.
• Is the 400 toll-free?
  Yes, Highway 400 is a toll-free provincial highway.
• What is the best time to leave?
  Early morning or late evening is best to avoid traffic.

• From Dover Centre, Ontario, Canada
• To Barrie, Ontario, Canada
• Modes

Spring or Fall to avoid peak summer cottage traffic.