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YLK Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)

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Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) (YLK) serves Toronto, about 90 km north of Toronto. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYLK
ICAOCYLS
ServesToronto
From centre88 km
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation296 m

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The airport in numbers

Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) — facts & history

We pulled Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)'s numbers from the open aviation datasets — 50 passengers in 2012.

Passengers / year
50
as of 2012
Elevation
296 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) to Toronto

The airport is about 90 km north of Toronto, about 92 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$152–C$241.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~64 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~92 minC$152–C$241
Private transfer~92 minfixed upfront
Car rental~92 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$152–C$241 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Barrie-Orillia ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) to the centre of Toronto?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 90 km north of Toronto, about 92 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) to Toronto?
Roughly C$152–C$241 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) to Toronto?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)'s lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)'s official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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