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Shop Local – Vol 6: Need help with the Holiday meals? Your new local grocer has you covered! Need an eclectic gift for a music lover? Does Fido need a holiday trim? Check out this list of sundry services available Downtown!

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The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday shopping needs.
Check out our featured businesses below! Click on the images to interact.

It’s been years since Downtown Barrie has had a grocery store, but the wait is over! Kennedy’s Lakeside Grocery is officially opening its doors, bringing fresh, local, and convenient shopping right to the heart of downtown. This is a momentous occasion, as the last time downtown had a grocery store was when the IGA closed many years ago.
Shoppers can expect to find high-quality meats, fresh produce, and unique products, all with a focus on supporting local agriculture and artisans. With its central location and commitment to the community, Kennedy’s Lakeside Grocery is set to become a vital part of downtown life.

T he Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy has been delivering unrivaled compassionate, personalized care to Canadians for 30 years.
Every aspect of The Medicine Shoppe is designed with your health in mind. “Your health. Our priority” is more than just a tag line – it’s the reason our pharmacist-owners choose to practice under the Medicine Shoppe brand. A dedicated focus on health care products and services coupled with a warm, welcoming environment make The Medicine Shoppe the pharmacy of choice for patients from coast to coast.

O wned by mechanics and ran by mechanics so we understand that car repair can sometimes be overcomplicated and even stressful so that’s we take a very simple approach towards repairing your vehicle. Provide a thorough inspection of the issue and and very clear quote on the repairs needed. Sounds simple right? It is.

Shak’s World Community Centre (SWCC) uses basketball, innovation, and mentorship as a bridge to youth employment, education, and training. SWCC’s youth-led urban community development project tackle the underlying issues leading to youth addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges. By creating a positive, inclusive and diverse environment in the Downtown Core.

Madelaine Ingles has a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto where she holds the position of Adjunct Lecturer and supports clinical education. She is registered in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Madelaine is certified with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) where she has declared a professional interest in Speech, Language, and Literacy Development.

Music instruction in the heart of Downtown Barrie for kids, youth and adults. Lessons are available in Spanish and English!

Our music teachers are not only local award winning musicians, but possess years of experience working with young musical minds.

Located in Barrie, ON. we offer a large in-house selection of CDs & LPs as well as collectibles and memorabilia. We also repair and sell refurbished vintage electronics.

Vinyl record store also selling CDs tapes and books.

Retech has provided Barrie residents with electronics repair services for over 40 years, gaining a reputation for honesty, professionalism and courteous service. Whether you need your flat screen TV repaired or you need some help hooking up your new surround sound system, we are here to help. Give us a call to learn more about our services.

We fix any and all tech, may it be mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktops for the best rate in Barrie within 30 mins! Free troubleshooting and quote. We offer a wide selection of smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones and a wide range of accessories to go with your tech.

The Dog Boutique strives to provide caring, professional, full service grooming to your pet. We offer private, one on one appointments, where your pet can enjoy their spa day in a quiet, low stress environment.

Enjoy the convenience of free 2 hour on-street parking on weekdays. available all December long! Parking is also free after 5pm and free all day on weekends!

Overwhelmed or just plain whelmed by the plethora of places to purchase holiday goods? Not a problem! As always, you can simply order a Downtown Barrie Gift Card! The perfect gift for that special someone who loves to Sip, Savour, Shop and Support Local! Gift Cards are accepted at any business located within Downtown Barrie’s BIA boundary. These businesses can also be found in our Business Directory at downtownbarrie.ca/businesses.