Top 3 Lakes around Innisfil

Kempenfelt Bay is a 14-kilomtre long bay on Lake Simcoe a large lake that sits between the much larger Lake Huron and Lake Ontario. The bay is known for its ice fishing and can have over 4,000 huts during the peak season between January and March. Like any good body of water this one has its own mythical creature known as Igopogo or Kempenfelt Kelly and the town of Barrie erected a statue in it honour along the waterfront.

Innisfil is a small town on the shore of Lake Simcoe. However, its location just south of Barrie and only 80 kilometres north of Toronto mean the town has easy access to big city amenities while still keeping its small town charm.

Johnson’s Beach Park is a small, scenic waterfront park located along the shores of Lake Simcoe. Known for its sandy shoreline and calm waters, it’s a popular local spot for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing by the lake during the summer months. The North Shore Trail runs by the park, making it easy to access for a waterfront stroll.

Extending out into the clear waters of Lake Simcoe, the Gov’t Dock offers one of the most direct vantage points over the lake. A metal edge and mooring cleat mark its working past, but today it’s mostly used as a quiet lookout point — a place to stand above the waterline, feel the wind come off the lake, and watch the horizon stretch out in every direction.

On the shores of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil Beach Park blends beach-front calm with a surprisingly varied network of paths, making it great for relaxed walking, cycling, and short woodland detours. Smooth paved routes wind through open parkland, past volleyball courts, a BMX pump track, and shaded pockets near Creek Road. Several beaches stretch along the shoreline, and features like accessibility mats and water-wheelchair rentals at Beach 3 help ensure the waterfront is usable for everyone. With plenty of space, scenery, and activity options, it’s an easy spot to spend a full day outdoors.