Spring and Autumn Activities: The Briars is on sparkling Lake Simcoe (named 'Shining Waters' by the first peoples). Our resort guests enjoy its warm sunshine and glorious sunsets. Feeders like the Black River, which passes through The Briars property, provide sanctuaries for wildlife.

In warm times, you can explore the lake and river aboard the Lady Simcoe, our replica of a 1920 fantail launch, or use your skills with canoe or kayak. On foot or by bike you can travel the lakeshore road, watching the lake cycle. Feel the sun and the breezes, smell the clean air, listen to the waves and the birds. Something is always happening in the lake.

The sanctuary extends to our fields and forest, lawns and gardens. You can explore these by foot, sun yourself in a chaise, or frustrate your friends with the skilled use of a croquet mallet! Volleyball, shuffleboard, boules, badminton, horseshoes, four outdoor plexipave tennis courts (two are lit) and other games are available about the property.

Indoors, you can also pump up in the exercise studio or stretch out in our indoor solarium pool. Enjoy the whirlpool and sauna to salve your stresses. The games room with billiards, ping-pong, foosball, darts, shuffleboard and other games is a great place to get together. Curl up in front of a crackling fireplace in one of our many living rooms, or watch the world evolve from the observation floors of our tower.

Still stressed? The Spa is the place to be, with a full range of services to help you feel and look better.