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Off Site Attractions

5 to 10 Minutes from Carriage Hills Resort
20 Minutes East of Carriage Hills Resort
20 to 30 Minutes South West of Carriage Hills Resort
20 to 40 Minutes North West of Carriage Hills Resort
50 Minutes West of Carriage Hills Resort
1 to 1.5 Hours North of Carriage Hills Resort
1 to 1.5 South of Carriage Hills Resort
2.5 Hours South of Carriage Hills Resort
(all numbers are local 705 exchanges unless otherwise noted)

 

5 - 10 Minutes from Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #1-705-Area Code
Location
Note
Cottage Country Snowmobile Tours (705)325-0111
www.cctours.com

Old Barrie Rd. and Line 10 Oro

First-time snowmobilers or experienced. Snowmobiles, personal tour guides, warm attire provided.
Chappel Farms

721-1547

Crown Hill

Natural farm setting. Open daily Spring through Fall.
Chelsea Chocolates

725-9210

Craighurst

Delicious chocolates. Watch for the "Oops" sales.
Hillsdale Pottery

835-2925

Hillsdale

Fine studio pottery in a rich Variety of colours.
Horseshoe Valley Trading Company
General Gift Store

739-5021

Craighurst

A quaint country gift shop. There’s something for everyone.
John Poole Antiques

726-2525

Craighurst

Canadian antiques regularly featured in Canadian Living magazine. 
Weekends 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Settlers' Ghost Golf Club

733-3595

Barrie

18-hole championship golf www.settlersghost.com
Whispering Wings Studio


 

835-3608

Barrie

The Studio is open 7 days a week during business hours by appointment.  The Studio features watercolour paintings, etchings, small sketches, photographs and CD ROMs/Digital Art Books
Woodside Pottery 728-3691

Craighurst

A local artisan with a wonderful talent! Closed Wednesdays.

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20 Minutes East of Carriage Hills Resort  

Name
Phone #1-705-Area Code
Location
Note
Burl's Creek Family Event Park

487-3663

Guthrie

Home of the Automotive Flea Market and special events.
Casino Rama

329-3325

Rama

Try your luck!
Dave Beckett Studio Gallery

325-6809

Orillia

Original Canadian paintings and limited edition prints. Open 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Wed. to Sun.
Hodges Landing

487-3441

Hawkestone

Country furniture and giftware as seen in Canadian Living magazine. Open daily.

Homeopathic Health Centre 

329-4953 

Orillia

Treat yourself to relaxation therapy for the body & soul.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce 

326-4424

Orillia

Call for information on area events and attractions.
Ontario Provincial Police Museum

329-3338

Orillia

Find out everything about our local Ontario Police force. Free.
Orillia Cinema4

326-3338

Orillia

Four theatres playing the latest movies.

Orillia Museum of Art & History 

326-2159

Orillia

Art and much more on display.

Orillia Opera House

326-8011

Orillia

Home of the Sunshine Festival.
Orillia Cruises

 

Orillia

www.orilliacruises.com
Orillia Square Mall

325-2366

Orillia

Many shops and stores, you’ll find everything you need.
Peaches & Cream Spa Services

327-3224

Orillia

Full spa and reflexology services available.
Power Sport Snowmobile Rentals

326-0869

Orillia

Machines, guides and clothing available. Open while there is snow!
Rama Moccasin & Craft Shop

325-5041

Rama

Native crafts, such as jewelry & clothing. Native art gallery.
Stanton Air

325-3993

Orillia
Sparrow Lake

Chartered flights, aerial photography. Appointments only.

Stephen Leacock Memorial Home 

329-1908 

Orillia

Visit the home of humourist, Stephen Leacock.

The Artisan's Gallery 

689-6121 

Severn Bridge 

Original metal designs.

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20 - 30 Minutes South West of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #1-705-Area Code
Location
Note
Art Appreciation Gallery

722-6001

Barrie

Learn to appreciate art in a more professional way.
Barrie Art Club

726-1215

Barrie

A club for all our local artists.
Barrie Chamber of Commerce

721-3000

Barrie

Call for info and area events.
Barrie’s Golden Mile

726-9411

Barrie

Do the Mile! Shopping & Restaurants.
Barrie Raceway

726-9400

Barrie

Run away with the excitement of horse racing.
Barrie Triple Drive-In Theatre

487-2212

487-3758

Barrie

A summer-time favourite for the whole family!
Tourism Barrie

739-9444

Barrie

Call for information on area events and attractions.
Base Borden Military Museum

423-3531

Alliston

Check out Canada’s Military history on a fully operating Canadian Forces Training Base.
Bayfield Cinemas (Bayfield Mall)

726-3456

Barrie

Multiple screens, multiple fun!
Bayfield Mall

726-7632

Barrie

Lots of stores to find unique souvenirs.
Bowlerama

728-8070

Barrie

Have a ball bowling.
Centennial Park  

Barrie

On the shores of Kempenfelt Bay ~ beach, playground, picnic area, walking/biking trail (4 km).
Colt’s Jr. "A" Hockey

721-1867

Barrie

Rock’em, sock’em Hockey by the future stars.
The Concord Candle Factory

431-7296

Barrie

Make your own candles to light up your home.
Cookstown Outlet Mall

458-1371

Cookstown

Big names, little prices. Nike, Royal Doulton, etc.
Crafter’s Marketplace

727-2699

Barrie

Year round indoor craft show.
400 Market

436-1010

Barrie

Fresh vegetables and other market items.
Georgian Mall

726-9556

Barrie

Mainstream shopping.
Great Canadian Bagel Co.

739-7830

739-9137

Barrie

Two locations. Great bagels for take-out or eat-in.
Gryphon Theatre

728-4613

Barrie

Small town theatre at its best.
Imperial Cinema 8

728-3440

Barrie

If you go on Tuesday you’ll get the same great movies at better prices.
Kozlov Centre

728-3100

Barrie

Climate controlled shopping.
Leishman Pottery

428-5240

Stayner

Wheel thrown, oven to table stoneware.
MacLaren Art Centre

721-9696

Barrie

Well worth seeing!
Molson Park

733-3000

Barrie

A beautiful natural setting for outdoor events and concerts.
Off The Wall

727-1161

Barrie

Indoor rock climbing adventure.
Scanlon Creek Conservation Area

no phone

Bradford

Education and nature centre for skiing and hiking.
Serendipity Princess

728-9888

Barrie

Enjoy a tour around Kempenfelt Bay.
Simcoe County Museum

728-3721

Midhurst

Learn the history of Simcoe County indoors & out.
Springwater Provincial Park

728-7393

Midhurst

Wildlife display of rehabilitated animals.
Sunset Speedway

436-2445

Lefroy

Stock car racing. Lots of fun for the whole family.

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20 to 40 Minutes North West of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #1-705-Area Code
Location
Note
Awenda Provincial Park

549-2231

Penetang

Beaches and hiking on Georgian Bay.
Balm Beach Go Karts

526-6801

Balm Beach

Two seater carts and mini-golf.
Big Chute Marine Railway

1-800-663-2628

Severn Falls

Exhibits, gift shop, picnic area.
Brooklea Golf and Country Club

1-705-526-7532

Midland

18-hole championship course plus 9-hole executive  www.brookleagolf.com
Castle Village

526-9683

Midland

Gift Shop, Hansel & Gretal Candy House.
Discovery Harbour

549-8064

Penetang

A 19th Century experience.
Huronia Airport

526-8086

Midland

Spectacular sightseeing flight of the 30,000 islands.
Huronia Museum & Huron Indian Village

526-2844

Midland

16th Century native culture.
King’s Wharf Theatre

549-8064

Penetang

Various events throughout the year.
M.S. Georgian Queen

1-800-363-7447

Penetang

30,000 island cruise ship.
Marcelville Antiques & Reproductions

549-7104

Penetang

Enjoy the history of Canadian furnishings.
Martyr’s Shrine

526-3788

Midland

Historical church, cafe and gift shop.
Midland Chamber of Commerce

526-7884

Midland

Call Joyce Campbell for info on area events and attractions.
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum

549-2150

Penetanguishene

Enjoy a trip through our history in one day.
Sainte Marie Among the Hurons

526-7838

Midland

Experience native Huron and Jesuit life in the 17th Century.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

526-7809

Midland

Interactive nature programs.

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40 Minutes West of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #1-705-Area Code
Location
Note
Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure

429-5065

Wasaga Beach

Seven playing fields ~ year round.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park

429-2516

Wasaga Beach

14 km stretch of white sand.
Wasaga 500 Go Karts

322-2594

Wasaga Beach

Two seater karts, batting cage, mini golf.
Wasaga Waterworld

429-4400

Wasaga Beach

Wave pool, water slides, kiddie water world.

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50 Minutes West of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #1-705-Area Code
Location
Note
Art Moves Gallery

445-1536

Collingwood

Original works and Cafe.
Blue Mountain Go Karts & Mini Golf

445-2419

Collingwood

Junior karts, arcade & batting cages.
The Candy Factory

445-2400

Collingwood

Sample some delicious works of art.
Collingwood Museum

445-4811

Collingwood

Visit this restored train ride through local history.
From Our Hands Inc. Art Studio

445-3020

Collingwood

Enjoy hand made art and paintings.
Georgian Frame Gallery

445-4477

Collingwood

Find beautiful frames for all your art and pictures.
Planet Adventure Climbing School

1-800-862-5197

Collingwood

Custom designed courses.
Scenic Caves

446-0256

Collingwood

Nature, history and outdoor fun for the whole family.

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1 to 1.5 Hours North of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #
Location
Note
Algonquin Park

613-637-2780

Huntsville

Don’t miss the visitor’s centre for details on snowshoeing and hiking.
Beaver Valley Military Museum

519-599-3013

Clarksburg

Find out all about our military history.
Bethune Memorial House

705-687-4261

Gravenhurst

Birth place of Dr. Norman Bethune, famous for his heroic work in China.
Bush Runner Paintball

705-687-4473

Gravenhurst

Seasonal. Call ext. 1430 for info.
Equinox Adventure

416-222-2223

Algonquin

Rock climbing at Bonecho Park.
Massasauga Ecotours

705-746- 8492

Parry Sound

Find out about the ecosystem and explore nature.

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1 to 1.5 Hours South of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #
Location
Note
Art Gallery of Ontario & The Grange

416-979-6678

Toronto

Various galleries represent impressive collections spanning 600 years of Fine Art.
Bata Shoe Museum

416-979-7799

Toronto

From the ancient to the famous . . . these shoes have seen the world.
CBC Museum

416-205-5574

Toronto

Find out how they get the story.
CN Tower

416-360-8500

Toronto

Eco Deck, Space Deck, Q-Zar, Laser Tag, Horizons Bar & Restaurant and Cyber Mind.
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

416-360-7765

Toronto

Discover Canada’s Sporting heros.
Canadian National Exhibition

416-314-9900

Toronto

Amusement rides and lots of interesting exhibits. Last two weeks in August.
Casa Loma

416-923-1171

Toronto

Secret passages, eerie tower and elegantly furnished rooms.
Centreville Amusement Park

416-203-1113

Toronto

Almost too much fun for one island.
Harbourfront Antique Mall

416-260-2626

Toronto

Many vendors sure to make it worth your while.
Hockey Hall of Fame

416-360-7765

Toronto

Where would you find anything more Canadian. eh!
Hummingbird Centre

(formerly O’Keefe Centre)

416-393-7469

Toronto

Live theatre.
Joe Rockheads Climbing Gym

416-538-7670

Toronto

The ultimate climbing experience.
Laser Quest

416-633-2000

Scarborough

Space Age Adventure ~ laser tag in a multi-level labyrinth..
Maple Leaf Gardens

416-977-1641

Toronto

Home to Toronto’s Maple Leafs.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection

905-893-1121

Kleinburg

A display of great Canadian pieces & the effect of nature on Canada; features The Group of Seven & Aboriginal pieces.
Medieval Times

416-260-1234

Toronto

Why not drop by the year 1093 AD for dinner?
Metro Toronto Zoo

416-392-5900

Scarborough

"Lions n’ tigers n’ bears - oh my!"
Metropolitan Police Museum & Discovery Centre

416-808-7020

Toronto

Past & present policing brought to life.
Ontario Place

416-314-9900

Toronto

Amusement rides, Cinesphere theatre, family, Water park, amphitheatre - summer months.
Ontario Science Centre

416-360-8500

Don Mills

The ultimate science fair.
Pantages Theatre

416-362-3218

Toronto

Home of the ever popular Phantom of the Opera.
Paramount Canada’s Wonderland

905-832-7000

Toronto

Canada’s premiere amusement park.
Queen’s Quay  

Toronto

Waterfront shopping, quaint shops and restaurants.
Royal Ontario Museum

416-586-8000

Toronto

One of Canada’s largest & most impressive museums of history.
Sega-City Playdium

416-273-9000

Mississauga

Awesome amusement park and video paradise in one.
Skydome

416-341-3663

Toronto

Home stadium for the Blue Jays and Raptors. Concerts and other events held throughout the year.
Ticket Master

416-872-2222

Toronto area

Call for tickets to major musicals, operas & sports events.
Toronto Island  

Toronto

Amusement park, ferry ride, bicycling, beach.
Wild Water Kingdom

416-369-wild

Brampton

Canada’s largest water park.
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club

416-967-6425

Toronto

Famous alumni include Jim Carrey, Norm MacDonald and Howie Mandel.

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2.5 Hours South of Carriage Hills Resort

Name
Phone #
Location
Note
Niagara Helicopters

905-357-5672

Niagara Falls

Sightseeing flights.
Journey Behind the Falls

905-354-1551

Niagara Falls

Journey through solid rock, to a spectacular view from behind the falls.
Henry of Palham Family Estate Winery

905-684-8423

St. Catherines

Tour the historic estate & vineyards.
Konzelmann Estate Winery

905-935-2866

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Ask about the self-guided wine.
Inniskillin Wines

905-468-3554

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Enjoy the on-site visitors centre, retail store, art gallery and tasting bar.
Pelee Island Winery

1-800-597-3533

Kingsville

Tour the vineyards.
Lundy’s Lane Historical Museum

905-358-5082

Niagara Falls

Site of the 1914 battle of Lundy’s Lane.
Niagara Historical Society Museum

905-468-3912

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Among the oldest of the larger historical museums in Ontario.
Dark Zone Niagara

905-358-0980

Niagara Falls

Laser tag at its best.
Imax Theatre & Daredevil Adventure

905-374-4629

Niagara Falls

Huge 6 storey screen makes it bigger than life.

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