Barrie Rec Guide, Spring/Summer 2020

TRAILS INFORMATION
DOG OFF-LEASH RECREATION AREAS
(D.O.L.R.A.)
Dogs must be kept leashed in all city parks, with the exception of
a designated dog off-leash recreation area (D.O.L.R.A.). Dogs are
not permitted in waterfront parks except on designated walking
paths at Centennial, Heritage and Allandale Station Parks, and
must remain on designated walkways.
As per City of Barrie By-law 2010-035, aggressive dogs are not
permitted in the off-leash area. All dogs must have a current
license and rabies vaccination to use either facility. Dog owners are
required to clean-up after their pets.
SUNNIDALE PARK
The Sunnidale Park Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area (DOLRA) is
closed until late spring/early summer 2020. The closure is required
for two reasons: Construction of two new bridges and a new trail
to allow access across Kidd’s Creek. This work is anticipated to take
six months.
THE GREAT TRAIL
Barrie’s Trans Canada Trail Pavillion is located at the Tiffin
Boat Launch, marking one point along the 20 kilometres
of this nation-wide recreational trail system passing through Barrie.
Barrie’s green spaces, the Arboretum and the Waterfront are all
included in the tour.
A temporary detour route on Mapleview Drive & Veterans Drive
will remain in place until roadworks are completed on McKay Road
when the route will return to McKay Road between Veterans Drive
and Huronia Road.
Three interpretive signs discussing the history of Huron-
Wendat indigenous people have been installed, one each
in Sunnidale Park, Huronia Park North and Veterans Woods
Park. The signs discuss settlements found in Barrie, growing
corn and consensus-based decision making. This was a joint
project through the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, the Trans
Canada Trail and the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.
Visit barrie.ca/trails for more information.
Following the construction work, the trail will open, but the DOLRA
will remain closed to allow for regeneration and restoration of
the site. Since the DOLRA has opened the site has become quite
popular. The popularity of the site has taken a toll on the soils and
vegetation. This closure will allow vegetation in the dog park to
regenerate and will give the area a rest period.
SADLON ARENA
The Sadlon Arena D.O.L.R.A. Park is located in the valley lands east
of the Sadlon Arena (Bayview Drive and Mapleview Drive West),
adjacent to the storm water ponds. The area features lit parking
and two flat fenced play fields, one for large dogs and one for
small dogs.
During Sadlon Arena events, the regular parking lot area will be
closed and D.O.L.R.A. Park users may park in the lot east of the
building along Mapleview Drive East, then use the sidewalk
followed by the footpath to walk around to the dog park entrance.
Please report any comments/concerns to Service Barrie at
705-726-4242 or ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca. For maps and more
information visit barrie.ca/parks.
WATERFRONT HERITAGE TRAIL
The Waterfront Heritage
Trail stretches around
Barrie’s waterfront from
Allandale Station Park to
Penetanguishene Road. The
brainchild of former mayor
Williard Kinzie, the trail will
continue to develop the
eleven interpretive stations to explore Barrie’s history. A bronzed
handprint of Mr. Kinzie sits at the end of the North Shore Trail at
Penetanguishene Road to congratulate trail users with a ‘high-five.’
Learn more at barrie.ca/trails.
ARDAGH BLUFFS 17 KM
The Ardagh Bluffs are a municipally owned and provincially
recognized Environmental Protection Area which contains a variety
of unique and significant vegetative communities and wildlife
habitats. The water courses within the Ardagh Bluffs form the
headwaters of the Bear Creek cold water fishery. There are three
linear recreational trail systems (West Creek Trail, Central Creek
Trail and East Creek Trail) and one loop system (Ardagh Ring Trail).
This is a hilly and somewhat remote area, so bringing a map while
hiking is recommended. Maps are available online for downloading
at barrie.ca/parks.
THE NINE MILE PORTAGE
HERITAGE TRAIL 15 KM
Experience the trail that our First Nations people created, that
fur traders followed and the British used to win the War of 1812.
This recreational trail route begins in Meridian Place and ends at
old Fort Willow in Springwater Township. The trail is 5 km in length
through Barrie and 10 km in Springwater Township. Brochures are
available at the Barrie Public Library, Painswick Branch Library and
City Hall. Visit barrie.ca/trails to learn more and download a map.
112
112
/ SPRING/SUMMER-2020
SPRING-SUMMER 2020 /
PLAY.BARRIE.CA
PLAY.BARRIE.CA