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Located on Lake Simcoe, Barrie has a lot to offer visitors. A popular tourist destination about one and a half hours from Toronto, those seeking a lakeside escape will be rewarded with plenty of things to do. With some beautiful lake beaches, great shopping possibilities and fantastic place to eat, Barrie is a fabulous place. In the winter months you can also enjoy some great skiing in the area and soak up a winter wonderland atmosphere. For those who like to see flowers and plants when visiting a place, Barrie offers numerous open spaces. The Simcoe County area is home to numerous great hiking trails. From the Ardagh Bluffs right in the city to the Copeland Forest you will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and wildflowers blowing in the breeze. Copeland Forest is a great place to go to see wildflowers in bloom in the early spring months, as well as hundreds of native trees and plants amongst which you can spot local wildlife. Barrie’s official flower is the Trillium and you can spot its white and purple hued petals as you tour the forests north of Toronto in the spring months. Head out to Barrie and the surrounding area to check out the best of the flowers on display!