The Briars offers traditional country inn hospitality, with extensive resort facilities and services, just an hour from Toronto on the south shore of Lake Simcoe. Come experience the ultimate restorative escape at the Spa at The Briars. Relax in our tranquil country setting, inhale soothing scents and choose from a wide variety of relaxing massages, nourishing facials, hydrotherapy, European wraps, and stress relief therapies designed to balance mind, body and soul.

At The Briars, you can stay in cottages (by the lake or the golf course) or rooms at the Inn (overlooking gardens and the lake). The cottages are relaxed in style and provide extra privacy. Rooms at the Inn are cozy and are closer to year-round action.

Our dining room serves three scrumptious meals daily throughout the year. Service is friendly, and the ambiance is relaxed and social.

In summer, we have adult and family programs for all our guests, a time for fun & a great way to meet people. Evening activities include: movies, bingo, welcome reception, campfires and more. There is live entertainment in Drinkwaters' with music and dancing.

Enjoy our 1000 feet of Lake Simcoe shoreline, par 71 championship golf course, 4 outdoor tennis courts, nature and hiking trails, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, basketball, horseshoes, badminton, croquet, 'active' pool, 'quiet' pool, solarium pool, whirlpool, and sauna. There's billiards, ping-pong, darts, foosball, an exercise studio, yoga classes, and a dinner dance every Saturday, year round.

In winter, enjoy our groomed ski trails (ski rentals an extra charge), natural skating on the pond or on Lake Simcoe, snowshoeing, and ice fishing (available nearby at extra charge).