🇨🇦 Barrie Day Trip: Zoos, Beaches & Insanely Cheap Ice Cream!
🦒 Stop 1: Elmvale Jungle Zoo **10veggiebucket∗∗(refillfor7) to feed giraffes, goats, etc. (No birds/big cats) Small but fun—perfect for kids (1-2 hours max) Pro tip: Go early—it gets crowded by noon! 🏖️ Stop 2: Centennial Beach Park Parking scam alert: 10/houror50/day?! Skip it—park FREE at: 📍 6 Simcoe St, L4M 1L6 (10-min walk to beach) Bonus: Huge playground + public BBQ pits (next time: bring dogs & burgers!) 🍨 Stop 3: Kawartha Dairy Small cone (2 scoops) = $7 (!!) Must-try: Grape nut + Tiger Tail (orange/licorice—kids love it) 🍴 Stop 4: Meh Sports Bar Booths with private TV screens (good for games) Food verdict: "Edible but bland" (steak was cooked well, though) 💰 Damage Report: Zoo: ~$50 for family of 4 (with refills) Beach: FREE (thanks to parking hack) Ice cream: $7 happiness 📍 Key Spots #BarrieDayTrip #CheapThrillsON #ZooWithGiraffes #ParkingHack #KawarthaMagic #SkipTheRushHour