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Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trail & Winterfest Kick Off This Weekend!

Thursday, February 5, 2026

BARRIE, ON – The mugs are ready, and the marshmallows are calling! The Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trailofficially launches this weekend, kicking off February with a month-long celebration of local flavour, creativity, and winter charm.

Beginning Saturday, February 7, and running throughout the month, the Hot Cocoa Trail invites residents and visitors to explore Downtown Barrie while enjoying specialty hot cocoa creations, sweet and savoury treats, and unique retail experiences from locally owned businesses.

Participating businesses include (more to be added):

– Donaleighs
– Debut Bar
– Sunshine Decor
– CW Coops
– Sweet and Sassie
– Jadore Fine Cheese
– B’Spoke Kitchen
– North Valley
– BeaverRock Cafe
– Brud Bar
– Bohemia
– On the Mark Vintage
– Rudy
– Lotus Lane
– Bravo
– Homestead
– P_zza
– Wired Owl
– Our House
– Tucker’s Cabin
– Jet Lag Voyages
– Billy Dicks BBQ
– Smokes Poutinere
– The Jerk Marshall
– Dunlop Street Dinner

(Participating locations and offerings are subject to change.)

Win While You Wander
Every Hot Cocoa Trail purchase gives participants a chance to win one of five $50 Downtown Barrie Gift Cards. Simply scan the QR code at participating locations to enter. For bonus entries, share your trail experience on social media and tag @downtownbarrie.

Whether you’re pairing it with Winterfest activities, planning a weekend stroll, or making a habit of mid-week cocoa stops, the Hot Cocoa Trail is the perfect way to experience downtown this winter.

Plan Your Trail
Visit downtownbarrie.ca for the full list of participants, prize details, and updates throughout February.

Stay Connected
Sign up for the Downtown Barrie weekly e-newsletter and never miss what’s happening downtown.

Media Contact:
Downtown Barrie BIA
[email protected] | 705-734-1414
www.downtownbarrie.ca

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BARRIE, ON – The mugs are ready, and the marshmallows are calling! The Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trailofficially launches this weekend, kicking off February with a month-long celebration of local flavour, creativity, and winter charm.

Beginning Saturday, February 7, and running throughout the month, the Hot Cocoa Trail invites residents and visitors to explore Downtown Barrie while enjoying specialty hot cocoa creations, sweet and savoury treats, and unique retail experiences from locally owned businesses.

Participating businesses include (more to be added):

– Donaleighs
– Debut Bar
– Sunshine Decor
– CW Coops
– Sweet and Sassie
– Jadore Fine Cheese
– B’Spoke Kitchen
– North Valley
– BeaverRock Cafe
– Brud Bar
– Bohemia
– On the Mark Vintage
– Rudy
– Lotus Lane
– Bravo
– Homestead
– P_zza
– Wired Owl
– Our House
– Tucker’s Cabin
– Jet Lag Voyages
– Billy Dicks BBQ
– Smokes Poutinere
– The Jerk Marshall
– Dunlop Street Dinner

(Participating locations and offerings are subject to change.)

Win While You Wander
Every Hot Cocoa Trail purchase gives participants a chance to win one of five $50 Downtown Barrie Gift Cards. Simply scan the QR code at participating locations to enter. For bonus entries, share your trail experience on social media and tag @downtownbarrie.

Whether you’re pairing it with Winterfest activities, planning a weekend stroll, or making a habit of mid-week cocoa stops, the Hot Cocoa Trail is the perfect way to experience downtown this winter.

Plan Your Trail
Visit downtownbarrie.ca for the full list of participants, prize details, and updates throughout February.

Stay Connected
Sign up for the Downtown Barrie weekly e-newsletter and never miss what’s happening downtown.

Media Contact:
Downtown Barrie BIA
[email protected] | 705-734-1414
www.downtownbarrie.ca