Downtown Snow Removal Procedures Reminder
Snow Clearing Reminder The City of Barrie requires all Downtown Merchants & Business Owners to have the sidewalks in front/beside […]
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☀️ 🍂 Autumn in the City 🍂 ☀️ Fall in love with your new downtown. It’s Autumn in the City […]
Dunlop Streetscape Project The Dunlop Street improvements focus on safe pedestrian movements and accessibility throughout the Dunlop Street corridor (Toronto […]
You’re invited to participate in Downtown Barrie’s Hot Cocoa Trail!
What is the Hot Cocoa Trail? Help warm up Downtown Barrie by participating in the Hot Cocoa Trail! Now in […]
2019 Noëlla Tree Lot & Market
Date & Time Saturday, November 23rd, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, November 30th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 7th, 11 am-3 […]
Barrie Film Festival – Screen One Monthly Film Series
Date 1st Wednesday & Thursday of the Month Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St. West, Barrie Description This popular monthly […]
Mantiques Yoga
Date Sundays & Mondays Time Sundays: 4:30pm and 6pm Mondays: 2pm and 4pm Location Mantiques 56 Dunlop Street West Description […]
Christmas & News Year’s Closures 2018
Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection in the City of Barrie on […]
Happy Holidays
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe & Merry Christmas! […]
‘Unpack Spring’: 5 Things to Do in Downtown Barrie
As April showers wash away the dirt and grime left behind by another challenging winter and the ice finally leaves the bay, we can look forward to ‘unpacking spring’.
Downtown Barrie’s Canada & Promenade Days Social Media Kit
Downtown Barrie’s Canada & Promenade Days is back! In order to remain consistent with our branding, we have laid out […]
Promenade Days & Canada Day Festivities
Come experience the longest running event in Downtown Barrie June 28 – July 2!
Promenade Days Registration Deadline
The Downtown Barrie (BIA) is busy preparing for the 2018 Promenade Days Festival; which takes place Saturday June 30th through […]
GROW BARRIE – E-commerce Workshop
Date Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 Time 8:30am – 1:00pm Location Holiday Inn Barrie Hotel & Conference Centre 20 Fairview Road […]
Dunlop Street East Improvements – Notice of Public Information Centre
The City of Barrie is proposing streetscape improvements on Dunlop Street from Mulcaster Street to Toronto Street, as previously recommended […]
Green Screen – Earth Day Edition
Date Thursday April 19th, 2018 Time 6:45 pm Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St West Description Living Green Barrie will […]
Acoustic Open Mic
Date Every Thursday Time 11am-10pm Location TLC Bistro & Cafe – 41 Maple Ave Description Visit the website for more […]
Benefactor Art Exchange Evening Coming Soon
Location MacLaren Art Centre – 37 Mulcaster St. Description For $1 a day, enjoy great art and enrich your community! […]
The Medicine Of Mindfulness
Date Wednesday & Thursdays (until end of June) Time Wednesdays – 10am to 11:30am Thursdays – 7pm to 8:30pm Location […]
Barrie Olive Oil’s 3rd Anniversary
Date Thursday, April 12th – Saturday, April 14th, 2018 Location Barrie Olive Oil Co. 45 Dunlop St. East Description Barrie […]
Craft Beer & BBQ Festival
Downtown Barrie’s coveted Craft Beer & BBQ Festival kicked off this July following the Promenade Days & Canada Day Festivities. […]
Beautification & Cleanliness – Sidewalks & Alleyways
With the harsh winter and resulting ‘mess’ of snow and dirt — Any help with sweeping & collecting exposed garbage […]
BARRIE CHORALFEST: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY
Date Saturday, April 14th, 2018 Time 7:00 pm Location Collier Street United Church 112 Collier St Description Enjoy the richness […]
Focus on Simcoe Photography Festival
Date Friday June 1st – Saturday June 30th, 2018 Description Matching businesses with photographers will allow for mini galleries throughout […]
Downtown Barrie Intensification Workshop
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to personally invite you to this great opportunity to contribute and provide […]
Neil Young Tribute
Date 1st Saturday Of Each Month Time 8pm – 10pm Location TLC Bistro & Cafe 41 Maple Ave Description Dinner […]
MacLaren Art Centre Programs
Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster St Description Spring Classes For Children & Youth Inspired by our Spring 2018 Exhibitions, […]
Youth Arts Drop-Ins – Mandala Stone Painting
Join local artist Kristen Keller as she leads a drop-in mandala painting workshop using simple supplies and materials anyone can […]
Easter Weekend & Good Friday Closures 2018
Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Good Friday (March 30). Collection […]
Peer To Peer Support Group
Date Every Tuesday Time 11am to 12pm Location Community Wholeness Centre – 59 Maple Ave. Description A group for individuals […]
The Sadies @ Donaleigh’s
Date Thursday March 15th, 2018 Time Show – 9:00pm Doors – 8:00pm Location Temple Lounge @ Donaleigh’s Description The Sadies […]
Barrie Chamber 2018 Women in Business Winners
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 Women in Business Awards, presented by […]
Green Screen & Annual General Meeting
Date Thursday March 15th, 2018 Time 6:30 pm Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St West Description Living Green Barrie will […]
Congratulations Molly McNulty
2017 Barrie Street Performer Molly McNulty has been selected as a semifinalist in the Canadian Songwriting Competition! Her song Stronger has been shortlisted […]
Free Youth Arts Drop In Program
Date Wednesday March 7th 2018 Time 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Ever want […]
Barrie Chamber 2018 Women in Business Awards
Date Thursday March 8, 2018 Time 11:00am (registration) to 2:00pm Location Barrie Country Club 635 St Vincent Street Description The […]
Last Weekend For Hot Cocoa Trail
Date Every weekend in February Location Various Downtown Locations Description A reminder to all participating trail locations: If you require […]
Member Handbook February 2018
Download the updated 2018 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.
2018 Battle Of The Bands
Date Friday, February 23rd, 2018 Time Doors open at 7pm. Live music begins at 7:15pm. Location The Ranch – 56 […]
Dragons’ Den Auditions
Date Saturday, February 24th, 2018 Time 10am to 5pm Location Georgian College- 1 Georgian Drive (M Building, 1st floor- Main […]
Sprout – For Food Entrepreneurs
Registration Deadline / Start Date Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 Location Georgian College – 1 Georgian Drive Description Brought to you […]
Family Day Closures 2018
Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 19th) in the […]
New Free Youth Arts Drop-in Workshops
Date First Wednesday of March Time 4pm – 6pm Location Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Dunlop Street West, inside […]
Rename This Barrie Theatre – Winner
And the winner is… Five Points Theatre Thank you for your votes! The other finalists were Centre Stage Barrie, Live […]
Yoga By Donation
Date Thursday Evenings through February 22nd Time 7pm Location Renegade Health Bar 51 Collier St. Description Come start off the […]
Hot Cocoa Trail
Date Every weekend in February Location Various Downtown Locations Description It’s cold outside – why not warm up by following […]
Freezin’ For A Reason
Date Saturday February 10th, 2018 Location Centennial Beach Barrie’s Waterfront Description As the name suggests, the Polar Plunge means like-minded […]
Want Local Flights To Ottawa & Montreal?
Please take the time to complete a survey for potential new air service planned from Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. A […]
Mid-winter Events
31Date All month long throughout February. Location Various Locations & Venues Description Get out of the house and to blow […]
Upcoming Mid-Winter Events
Get out of the house and enjoy some of the fun going on around this February. Here’s a list of […]
Tales Of Imagination – A Family Concert
Date Sunday February 4th 2018 Time 3:30 pm Location Collier United Church 112 Collier Street Description Join the Huronia Symphony […]
Celebrate Winterfest At The MacLaren
Date Sunday February 4th, 2018 Time 12 noon to 3:30 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description The […]
Winterfest 2018
Date February 3 – February 4 Location Heritage Park Downtown Barrie Description The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, […]
Reel Stories – Save The Date
Date Friday February 2nd – Sunday February 4th, 2018 Location Barrie Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St West Description Brought to […]
Fundraising Campaign For Simcoe Sam
Location Simcoe Print Solution 124 Dunlop St East Description Beloved canine greeter at downtown shop needs urgent surgery. A […]
Chillz Lounge Official Opening – January 26
Date Friday January 26th, 2018 Location Chillz Lounge 89 Dunlop St (beside Swirleez Frozen Yogurt) Description #ExpectTheUnexpected – Created by […]
Rename This Barrie Theatre
Have your chance to help rename the Downtown Theatre (previously known as the Mady Centre). Residents of Barrie can visit […]
Ripe Juicery’s January Health Series
Date Tuesdays in January Time 6pm to 7:30pm Location Ripe Juicery – 118 Dunlop St E Description Learn how to […]
An Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Date Tuesday January 30th, 2018 Time 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location 89 Collier Street, Suite 200 Description Presented by the Barrie […]
Barrie’s 2018 Budget Allocator Tool
Closes Sunday, January 14th, 2017 Description It’s budget time in Barrie, which means local business owners like yourself can share […]
Snow Lift Notice
We are going to do a snow lift downtown on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 and Monday, January 8th, 2018. The […]
Holly Days Winner Announced
Congratulations Julie Valiquette Julie Valiquette is the winner of the 2017 Holly Days Prize Package! She filled out the winning […]
2-Hours Free On-street Parking In December
Date Friday December 1st to Sunday December 31st 2017 Location On-street Parking Meters in Downtown Barrie Description 2-Hours Free On-Street […]
Downtown Countdown 2018
Date Sunday December 31st, 2017 Time 6pm – Midnight Location Barrie City Hall 70 Collier St. Description Ring in the […]
Holly Days Collection Reminder
Date November 18th – December 17th 2017 Description Downtown Barrie’s Holly Days is close to coming to an end…A representative […]
12 Days Of Ripe Christmas
Date Thursday December 7 – Thursday December 21, 2017 Location Ripe Juicery 118 Dunlop St. East Description For 12 full days […]
Christmas Social Reminder
Date Tomorrow – Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 Time 5pm – 10pm Location The Paperie Barrie 89 Dunlop St. East, Suite […]
Holiday Season Hours – December 1 – 31, 2017
We are encouraging all merchants to implement extended hours for the holiday season to accommodate shoppers & visitors. We suggest […]
1st Annual ‘Stache Bash
Date Friday December 1st, 2017 Time Opens at 9pm Location Green Sprouts Café & Vapour Lounge 12 Chase MacEachern Way […]
Be Part of Creating a Makerspace in Barrie
Date Thursday November 30th, 2017 Time 7pm – 9pm Location Dorian Parker Centre 227 Sunnidale Road1 Description The City of […]
Holly Days – Participant Registration
We’re encouraging people to come Downtown this holiday season to shop for a chance to win a bountiful prize package. […]
Member Handbook September 2017
Download the updated 2017 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.
Experience the Magic of Noella in Downtown Barrie
A permanent public market is in the works for downtown Barrie, giving locals and tourists another reason to explore downtown.
Book Signing With Barrie Author
Date Saturday November 25th, 2017 Time 1pm to 4pm Locations Barrie Olive Oil Co. 45 Dunlop St. East Description One […]
Tree Lighting Remix & Santa Claus Parade Road Closure Notice
Downtown Barrie & the Barrie Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering to celebrate the season with the annual Tree […]
Holly Days
Part of the Noella Festival lineup, Holly Days are a great opportunity to explore the many great shops in downtown Barrie
W.A. Fisher Auditorium Study Survey
The purpose of this survey is to give City staff, Council and the consultant team, current information about Barrie and Simcoe […]
Look Local Magazine Holiday Ad Rates
Description The Publishers of ‘Look Local Magazine’ Brian & Laura Mayo will making the rounds of Downtown Barrie. The Downtown […]
Looking for Benefits for your full or part time employees?
Description Healthsphere is partnering with BIA members to provide a benefits plan for only $5.95 per month per employee. For […]
Home For The Holidays
Date Saturday November 18th & Sunday November 19th 2017 Description Presented by: The May Court Club of Barrie Unique Boutique […]
Off The Hook: Silent Art Auction
Date Friday November 17th 2017 (Auction Preview: November 11 to 17) Time 7pm to 11 pm Locations MacLaren Art Centre […]
Remembrance Day Parade & Road Closure
Date Saturday November 11th, 2017 Location Dunlop Street between the Five Points & Poyntz Street Description The Remembrance Day […]
What’s A Business Owner To Do In The New Canadian Tax Paradigm?
Date Wednesday November 15th 207 Time 5:30pm – 7pm Location Barrie Country Club 635 St. Vincent St. N Description Hosted […]
Holiday Open House @ ZuZu & Our House
Date Sunday November 5th, 2017 Time 10:00am – 5:00pm Locations ZuZu Fashion Boutique 25 Dunlop Street East & Our House […]
Theatre By The Bay Presents ‘We Must Have More Men’
Date November 1- November 18, 2017 Location Downtown Barrie Description After an incredible run with several sold-out performances, WE MUST […]
Santa Claus Parade Float & Band Registration
Registration Deadline November 9th, 2017 Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have a longstanding partnership with Santa. […]
Om For The Holidays – Artisan Market
Date Saturday November 4th, 2017 Time 2pm – 6pm Location BLiSS Ann Green Yoga 119 Dunlop Street East (Lakeshore Mews) […]
4th Annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education Vigil
Date Thursday October 26th, 2017 Time 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location Community Wholessness Centre 59 Maple Avenue Description Share stories, songs, […]
Friends Of The Homeless – Spooktacular Clothing Exchange
Date Saturday October 28th, 2017 Time 2pm – 4am Location Community Wholessness Centre 59 Maple Avenue Description Fall/Winter Clothing, Shoes, […]
Curious about Living Wage?
Date Tuesday November 7th, 2017 Time 8:30am – 9:30am Location Barrie Public Library (Downtown) 60 Worsley Street RSVP [email protected] Description […]
Ignite Barrie
Date Friday October 27th, 2017 Time 7pm Location The Creative Space 12 Dunlop Street East Description Ignite is an inspirational […]
Draft Heritage Strategy Feedback
Description The City of Barrie Planning and Building Services Department along with Members of Heritage Barrie are seeking feedback on the […]
Murder At The Speakeasy
Date Saturday October 28th, 2017 Time 9:00pm Location Green Sprouts Cafe & Vapor Lounge 12 Chase McEachern Way (behind the […]
Halloween Coffee House
Date Friday October 27, 2017 Time 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Admission $2. This […]
Staying In Tune
Date Tuesday October 24, 2017 Time 1:00pm – 5:00pm Location Mady Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Dunlop Street West […]
Fall Fashion Show @ ZuZu
Date Tuesday October 24, 2017 Time 6:00pm Description It’s the perfect time to see the many new collections in-store for […]
2017 Barrie Business Awards Finalists Announced
Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Barrie are pleased to announce the finalists for the […]
City Of Barrie’s 2017 Arts Awards
Nomination Deadline Monday October 23rd, 2017 Time 4:30pm Description Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate a deserving artist, collective, or […]
Barrie Film Festival
Date Friday October 13th – Saturday October 22nd, 2017 Time Various event times Location Uptown Theatre- 55 Dunlop Street West […]
Halloween Coffeehouse Auditions
Date Wednesday October 11th, 2017 Time 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre (main lobby) – 37 Mulcaster […]
Register for the Grant Writing Workshop
Date Wednesday October 11th, 2017 Time 6pm Location Barrie City Hall (70 Collier Street) – Sir Robert Barrie Room Description […]
Thanksgiving Closures 2017
Date Monday October 9th 2017 Description Waste Collection – There will be NO Waste Collection in Downtown Barrie on Monday […]
Deadline Extended: Artrepreneur Barrie
Date Deadline extended to Monday October 2nd, 2017 Description Artists are entrepreneurs who contribute greatly to the social and economic […]
MacLaren Art Centre Fall Classes
Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description This autumn, unleash your creative energy in the sunny MacLaren studio! Choose […]
My Business Welcomes Everyone
Date Thursday October 5th, 2017 Time 7:00pm – 8:30pm Location Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch (60 Worsley Street) Angus Ross […]
Sexy Laundry @ The Mady Theatre
Date Wednesday October 4th – Saturday October 7th, 2017 Time 7pm Location The Mady Centre 1 Dunlop Street West Description […]
An Evening With Sean McCann @ The Mady Theatre
Date Sunday October 1st, 2017 Time 7pm Location The Mady Centre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Sean McCann won over […]
Culture Days
Date Friday September 29th – Monday October 1st, 2017 Location Various locations Description Barrie’s multi-venue festival is part of Canada-wide […]
Carnegie Days
Date Thursday September 28th – Monday October 1, 2017 Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description An annual art […]
Poster Of A Girl Art Show
Date Friday September 22, 2017 Time 6am – 11pm Location Green Sprouts Cafe & Vapor Lounge 12 Chase McEachern Way (behind […]
Family Fun Jam Day Charity BBQ
Date Sunday September 23rd, 2018 Time 10am – 4pm Location Heritage Park Description Charity BBQ, info fest & food drive; […]
Barrie Public Library Comic Con
Date Saturday September 23rd, 2017 Location Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street Description Dust off your superhero cap and join […]
Test Drive An Electric Car With Plug N’ Drive
Date Friday September 22, 2017 Time 3pm – 6pm Location Parking Lot at Barrie City Hall 70 Collier Street Description Interested […]
Downtown Barrie Needs a Public Market
A permanent public market is in the works for downtown Barrie, giving locals and tourists another reason to explore downtown.
VITALOGY, A Tribute To Pearl Jam
Date Friday September 29, 2017 Time 8pm Location Mavricks Music Hall 46 Dunlop Street West Description Formed in 1999, childhood […]
Grand Opening of The Paperie by Katie Williams Design Co.
Date Wednesday September 20, 2017 Time 4:30pm – 6:30pm Location 89 Dunlop Street East Unit 201 Description Operating under the […]
7th Annual Barrie Fall Fishing Festival
Date Friday September 22nd – Sunday October 1st, 2017 Time 7:00am – 7pm daily Location Barrie Waterfront Description Presented by […]
CMI’S Artist Entrepreneur Bootcamp 2017
Date Apply online before Monday September 25th, 2017 Description Are you an emerging musician? — The City of Barrie, Tourism […]
Georgian College Design and Digital Arts Centre Opening
Date Friday, September 15, 2017 Time 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location Arch and Helen Brown Design and Digital Arts […]
Flying Monkeys – Pilates & A Pint
Date Tuesday September 12th, 2017 Time 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery 107 Dunlop St East […]
Festival Of Trees Sponsorship Opportunities
Description By supporting the Festival of Trees you are supporting your local community & making it a better place […]
Barrie Farmers Market
Date Saturdays in September & October Time 8am – 12 noon Location Barrie City Hall (70 Collier St) & Mulcaster […]
Labour Day Closures 2017
Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection on Monday (Sept 4th). Collection during […]
Fireside to Spark Innovation at Illuminate Barrie Festival
Press Release – For Immediate Release Fireside to spark innovation at Illuminate Barrie Festival (Barrie, ON) The City of Barrie is […]
The Art in Unexpected Places
Date Thursday August 24th, 2017 Time 8:00pm Location Meet at the Five Points Parkette across from The Mady Centre Description […]
Illuminate Barrie Festival
Date Friday September 2nd & Sunday September 3rd, 2017 Location Barrie’s Waterfront Description Ignite your passion for our country at […]
Barrie Dragon Boat Festival
Date Saturday August 26, 2017 Location Heritage Park Description The 15th annual festival featuring exciting races, local vendors, kid’s activities, live entertainment […]
Illuminate Barrie Collaboration Brew
Press Release – August 14, 2017 Barrie, Ontario. Special for the Illuminate Barrie Labour Day waterfront festivities, the craft brewers, […]
Late Summer Harvest: A Bohemian Dinner
Date Friday August 25, 2017 Location Bohemia 125 Dunlop Street East Description Enjoy a late summer harvest menu that includes: House […]
Rhythmfest 2017
Date Friday August 18th & Saturday August 19th, 2017 Location Heritage Park Description Join us on Friday, August 18th & […]
Now is Your Chance to Try Co-working!
Location The Creative Space – 12 Dunlop Street East Description The Small Business Centre’s ‘TrepDesk is now open for reservation […]
The Art in Unexpected Places Exhibit
Date Thursday August 17th, 2017 Time 7:30pm Location The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts (Lower Lobby) Description Join the […]
Kempenfest Weekend 2017
Date Saturday August 5th – Monday August 7th, 2017 Location Barre’s Waterfront Description Entertainment & Midway start on Friday evening at […]
Lawn Chair Luminata – Viva Las Vegas
Date Wednesday August 9th (Raindate Aug 10) Time Dusk Location Heritage Park Description All musically gifted race-driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis […]
Civic Holiday Closures 2017
Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection on Monday (August 7th). Collection during […]
Lawn Chair Luminata – The Secret Life of Pets
Date Thursday July 27th, 2017 Time Dusk Location Heritage Park Description Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys […]
Nutrition Plus Customer Appreciation
Date July 27th & 28th, 2017 Location Nutrition Plus 42 Maple Avenue Description Come out for our customer appreciation sale […]
Give Local – Night Market
Date Saturday August 5th, 2017 Time 1pm – 10pm Location Lakeshore Mews Description Join Art in House, Bohemia & J’Adore […]
7th Annual Classics in the Park!
Date Saturday July 22th, 2017 Time 8am – 4pm Location Heritage Park Description Brought to you by Barrie Thunder Classics. […]
Getting start-ups to market faster; How Pop-Up Retail is changing the game for entrepreneurs
Date Tuesday August 8th, 2017 Time 5:45pm-8:00pm Location 107 Dunlop Street East Description The Department of Creative Economy has invited […]
Barrie Advance 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
Date Contest ends Friday September 1st, 2017 Time 4 pm Location Various Downtown Businesses Description Many of your favourite Downtown […]
Barrie Olive Oil Company Inc. is Moving!
Date Tuesday August 1st, 2017 Location 45 Dunlop Street East Description Barrie Olive Oil Company Inc. is OFFICIALLY moving from […]
Lawn Chair Luminata – Beauty & The Beast 2017
Date Wednesday, July 12, 2017 *Rescheduled to Saturday, July 15th* Time Dusk Location Heritage Park Description Rated PG – violence and […]
On Hollis-Day Dinning Event
Date Saturday July 22, 2017 Time 7:00 pm Location Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive Description Join us to celebrate […]
Summer Exhibition Opening
Date Thursday July 6th, 2017 Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St. Description Summer Exhibition […]
2017 Promenade Days & Canada Day Festivities
Date Friday June 30 – Sunday July 2, 2017 Location Dunlop St E & Dunlop St W Description Downtown Barrie’s Promenade […]
Snowbirds Air Show kicks off 150 Celebrations
Date Wednesday June 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park & Barrie’s Waterfront Description The City of Barrie is excited to kick […]
Meridian Place Construction Site Visit
You’re invited to attend a media event and ground breaking ceremony for Meridian Place at Memorial Square.
Upcoming Event Road & Lot Closures
Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Various Downtown Barrie Parking Lots & Roads Description Downtown Barrie […]
Promenade Days & Canada Day – Social Media Kit
Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Dunlop St E & Dunlop St W Description We […]
Patio Season: The 5th Season in Downtown Barrie!
We’re excited to get outdoors and enjoy the patio scene downtown!
New Transient Boat Slips
Date June 16th, 2017 Location Town Docks Description Mayor Jeff Lehman will be officially opening the new transient boat slips […]
Jazz and Blues Festival
Date June 8-19th, 2017 Location Heritage Park Description From its inauguration in the Spring of 1996, The Barrie Jazz And […]
Barrie Pride Parade
Date Saturday June 10th, 2017 Time 11 am – 10 pm Location Heritage Park Description Bring your glamour and glitter […]
Barrie Business Awards: Call for Nominations
Deadline July 10, 2017 11:59pm Description Initiated in 2003 by the Barrie Chamber, the Barrie Business Awards program recognizes and […]
Illuminate Barrie Kickoff Air Show
Date Wednesday June 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park & Barrie’s Waterfront Description Kick off Canada 150 celebrations with a free […]
Promenade Days & Canada Day – Entry Deadline
Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Dunlop St E & Dunlop St W Description 2017 Promenade […]
Illuminate Barrie Sponsorship Opportunity
Description The City Of Barrie is placing 40 banner poles and 150 street banners in select locations throughout the downtown core in […]
2Kats Clothing Pop-up Shop
Date Saturday June 3rd, 2017 Time 11am – 2pm Location Dunlop Mews 116 Dunlop St E For more information: 2katsclothing.com
Barrie Farmers Market
Date Saturdays from May 6th – Oct 28th, 2017 Time 8am – 12 noon Location Barrie City Hall at Collier […]
Barrie Waterfront Festival
Date May 26th – 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park 5-9 Lakeshore Dr. Description A Festival featuring Classic Rock music and family […]
Celtic Resonance – Collier Concerts
Date Sunday May 28th, 2017 Time 3:00 pm Location Collier Street United Church 112 Collier St Description “Celtic Resonance”- Collier […]
Up Standing Comedy Show
Date Tuesday May 30th, 2017 Time 6:30pm Doors / 7:00pm Show Location Community Wholeness Centre, 59 Maple Ave. Description UP […]
Spring Exhibition Opening
Date Thursday, May 25 Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St. Description Spring Exhibition […]
Victoria Day Closures 2017
Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Monday (May 22nd). Collections will […]
We’ve Moved Office Spaces
Location 93 Dunlop Street East Unit 102 Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has moved offices. Now located at […]
MacLaren Art Centre Summer Camps
Date full-week camps throughout July and August Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description MacLaren Art Centre Summer Camps […]
Member Handbook 2017
Download the 2017 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.
We’re Growing and So Can You!
A growing downtown core means many things, including an increased ability to provide our community with places, spaces and events to explore, meet and even experience personal growth.
DT Barrie Talks Twitter Series – Episode Eight
This month, we talked to Michelle Huggins, owner of the Lazy Tulip Café, about growth, travel, following your heart and the evoution of Downtown Barrie
Snow Clearing By-law Reminder
Reminder: sidewalks in front/beside their business cleared of all snow and ice each morning by 10:00 am. Staff will be […]
Downtown Barrie Business Winners 2016
Chamber Business Awards Invest Barrie New Business Award Ripe Juicery Mayor’s Employer of the Year Tyger Shark Powerstream Innovator of […]
Downtown Snow Clearing By-law
All Downtown Merchants & Business Owners are required to have the sidewalks infront & beside their business cleared of snow & ice each morning by 10:00 am. Enforcement Officers […]
DT Barrie Talks Twitter Series – Episode Seven
This month, we talked to Michelle Huggins, owner of the Lazy Tulip Café, about growth, travel, following your heart and the evoution of Downtown Barrie
Downtown Barrie’s 2016 ‘Summery’ Summary
With the Autumnal Equinox occurring on September 22nd, it’s time to admit that summer is officially coming to a close. […]
8 Cool Canadiana Facts to Help You Celebrate Canada Day
Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate! One of the biggest celebrations of the summer is one that commemorates the birth of our nation – Canada Day!
DT Barrie Talks Twitter Series – Episode Six
The DT Barrie Twitter Talks series interviews downtown Barrie personalities, capturing the candid, the vibrant and the spirit of the downtown core.
Four Unexpected Ways You Can Experience Art in Downtown Barrie This Summer
Feeling uninspired? Searching for something that will invigorate your senses, awaken your imagination and get those creative juices flowing?
DT Barrie Talks Twitter Series – Episode Five
The DT Barrie Twitter Talks series interviews downtown Barrie personalities, capturing the candid, the vibrant and the spirit of the downtown cor
The Hippest of Hops
From Ales to Pilsners, when it comes to beer, right now, it’s all about craft.
DT Barrie Talks Episode Four
We chatted with Ann Green from Bliss Yoga about staying fit, remaining grounded, supporting local and appreciating the ‘unexpected’…
Noella Special Notice
Your invited to the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Christmas Social & Update! The event will take place on Tuesday […]
City Reminders – Rogers Hometown Hockey
The City of Barrie will be hosting Rogers Hometown Hockey on Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th, 2016 in […]
Curb Appeal
On Friday, September 11th we brought a little taste of Tuscany to the streets of Downtown Barrie.
How To Add A Little Freshness to Your Workday
The truth is, there are quite a few easy ways to add a little ‘freshness’ to your workday…
DT Barrie Talks – Episode Three
Episode 3 | Monday, May 2nd, 2016 Guest Speaker : Tropical North, Sam The DT Barrie Twitter Talks series interviews […]
Take Mom Downtown for Mother’s Day
From caring for us when we’re sick, to constantly worrying about us even when we’re not, Moms are certainly full of love
Five Reasons Why It’s Important To Get A Little Fresh Air
Nobody can deny the healing power of spending time outdoors on a gorgeous sunny day. Breathing in the fresh air, […]
Paint the Town Pink
This week is Paint The Town Pink here in Barrie, and lots of our downtown Barrie neighbours have collaborated with the Simcoe County District School Board to “pink-up” their windows in support.
Spring Into Spring
Regardless of what the weather has in store, we’re ready to welcome Spring, and want to help you embrace the seasonal change.
DT Barrie Talks – Episode Two
Discussing food, longboarding and what makes downtown Barrie so unexpected with Scott from The Local Gastropub
Bliss Yoga Studio
At Bliss Yoga Studio the practice of yoga is much more than a simple definition of a system of exercises …
DT Barrie Talks – Episode One
Discussing yoga and the power of love and grilled cheese sandwiches with Randy from Grilled Cheese Social Eatery
Curb Appeal Spring 2015
Organizers placed the event in the middle of Memorial Square…
Helen’s Bridal
Helen’s Bridal has been providing fine and exceptional service to brides for over twenty years in downtown Barrie. Even the […]
Winterfest 2015
Participating Locations Saturday February 7th & Sunday February 8th 1. Frozen Hot Chocolate Swirleez Frozen Yogurt, 89 Dunlop St E […]
Tree Lighting
Twas the morning of Downtown Barrie’s annual Tree Lighting event, the air was brisk and thick fluffy snowflakes were dropping […]
Curb Appeal Fall 2014
With everybody ‘sitt’n on the dock of the bay’ taking in Barrie’s beautiful waterfront, the night commenced with the first of five creatively prepared and presented dishes.
Barrie Happy
Showcasing all the “happy” that downtown Barrie has to offer!
Promenade Days & Canada Day
One of the many things that Downtown Barrie knows how to do well is taking full advantage of a gorgeous […]
Mallory Insurance
Dan Mallory entered the family business with an abundance of energy, and his perpetual desire to challenge himself and others …
The Mady Centre
It can be said that one man’s trash is a community’s wondrous treasure.
Spring Thaw Pancake Breakfast
It came as no surprise that Memorial Square was buzzing this weekend with people excited to celebrate the coming of spring…
Groovy Tuesday’s
What makes Groovy Tuesdays unique is the fact that its tight-knit space encourages guests to engage with each other…
Joshua’s Greenery
Nothing brightens up a room or livens up a streetscape better than fresh flowers creatively arranged.
The North
Marco Ormonde’s passion comes from within, getting started at an early age and knowing almost immediately that he wanted to be a chef.
Cakes by Design
Artists and designers are constantly pushing the envelope to stand out amongst the crowd and often times outdo their own previous work.
Gary Owens Framing
Whether you need to frame that perfect image that completes your home, or you’ve discovered a beautiful old painting that […]
BJ’s Records
For something to be able to stand the test of time it needs to be so unforgettable that generation after generation find their own personal reasons to fall in love with it
Nutrition Plus
Downtown Barrie’s Nutrition Plus has carved out a niche as the leading health food store in Barrie.
John McNabb Clothier
Shopping for the right suit can often times be a daunting challenge.
Our House
After recently celebrating their 20th anniversary and undergoing some renovations, Our House returns more alive and fresh than ever before
The Local Gastropub
A true European pub is known for its comfortable quarters, conversations with strangers, and great craft beer.
Flying Monkeys
The flavour profile of the various brands crafted by Flying Monkeys are as interesting as the name of the brewery itself.
The Creative Space
Truly compassionate people with a genuinely noble cause are few and far between these days.
Tropical North Surf Shop
A surfer’s nirvana and a boarder’s wonderland set inside a tropical destination themed store.
Bill LeBoeuf Jewellers
Diamonds might be a girls’ best friend, but so are rubies, sapphires, emeralds, gold and silver.
Kenzington Burger Bar
Finding a bar you love to hang out at and a restaurant you can’t get enough of often tend to be a difficult task.
Bohemia
It is a rare find when you come across an independently branded cafe that is unique, intriguing, and affordable.
Janet Kemp Ladies Fashion
One of the most satisfying features of a local retail store is the relationship established with the owner and customer.