Overview
Historic lakeside resort on Lake Simcoe with private beach, golf, and full-service spa
Accommodations
The Briars offers Victorian-style rooms and cottage-style lodgings with lake or garden views. Each room includes air conditioning, a balcony, and a private bathroom with bathrobes. Select accommodations feature vintage decor and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers.
Spa & Wellness
The Briars Resort and Spa has a full-service spa with facilities including a sauna, spa lounge, and treatment rooms. Guests can book spa packages that include massages, body treatments, and access to the relaxation area. The spa also offers a range of wellness options such as yoga sessions and fitness classes.
Recreation & Activities
The resort provides a private beach area on Lake Simcoe with water sport facilities including canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. An on-site golf course challenges players of all levels, and guests can also use the tennis courts, bicycle rentals, and hiking trails. Indoor activities include a games room with billiards, darts, and table tennis, plus live music performances on select evenings.
Dining & Culinary
Briars Resort has multiple dining options focused on seasonal and local ingredients, with menus created by the culinary team. Guests can choose from the main restaurant, a bar, or a pub, and request special diet menus or kids' meals. Breakfast is served as an à la carte or buffet, and the bar offers wine, champagne, and other beverages.
Events & Weddings
The Briars has a skilled team of event coordinators who manage meetings, conferences, and weddings in historically styled event spaces. The resort offers outdoor ceremony sites in manicured gardens and tailored indoor spaces for grand or intimate gatherings. Business travelers have access to meeting/banquet facilities, a business center, and fax/photocopying services.
- Location: Lake Simcoe beachfront, 56 miles from Toronto
- Rooms: Victorian rooms & cottage lodgings with lake views
- Dining: Seasonal local cuisine in multiple venues
- Wellness: Full-service spa with sauna, massages, and classes
- Recreation: On-site golf, tennis, water sports, and hiking
- Events: Coordinated weddings and business retreats
- Ideal for: Couples, business travelers, and wedding parties
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
305 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Game room
Children's menu
Board games
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Golf course
- Pool tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Briars Resort And Spa
| 💵 Lowest room price | 187 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 56.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Billy Bishop Toronto City, YTZ |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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