Downtown Barrie AGM + Holiday Social
Downtown Barrie AGM + Holiday Social Dec 15th, 2022 at 4:30 till 8pm Due to the current weather situation, all […]
Downtown Barrie
City of Barrie Right-of-Way Notice
Theatre Block Development (55 Dunlop St W) Lane reduction The Barrie Waterfront Development project at 55 Dunlop Street West has […]
Downtown Barrie BIA Membership Meeting
Downtown Barrie BIA Membership Meeting April 6, 2022 at 5pm Attention Downtown Barrie BIA Members: You’re invited to a virtual […]
City of Barrie Wayfinding Strategy: Public Survey
The City of Barrie is working with Cygnus Design Group to improve the city’s wayfinding signage system. What is ‘wayfinding’ […]
City of Barrie Wayfinding Strategy: Business Engagement Survey
Hey BIA members! The City of Barrie is working with the BIA and Tourism Barrie to reach out to businesses […]
Request to City Council to Create Small Business Subclass for Commercial Tax Relief
On January 15, 2022, the Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Management submitted a request to Barrie City Council to create […]
Financial Supports for Businesses
Financial Supports for Businesses Financial Supports Update (February 9, 2022): Small businesses that are subject to closure under the modified […]
Hot Cocoa Trail Social Media Kit
Hot Cocoa Trail Social Media Kit The Hot Cocoa Trail is back in Downtown Barrie! This event will run every […]
☀️ 🍂 Autumn in the City 🍂 ☀️ Fall in love with downtown Barrie. It’s Autumn in the City and […]
Annual General Meeting: November 1st, 2021 Attention Downtown Barrie BIA Members! You’re invited to the virtual Annual General Meeting […]
Open Air Dunlop 2022 – How to Activate Your Storefront
Open Air Dunlop 2022 – How to Activate Your Storefront Open Air Dunlop is in full swing and proving to […]
Open Air Dunlop Continuing to Support Downtown Businesses
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 28, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Open Air Dunlop Continuing to Support Downtown Businesses The interest and […]
Message from the Executive Director (July 9, 2021)
July 9th, 2021 Good afternoon, BIA Members, What a summer we’re having so far! Open Air Dunlop seems to be […]
UPDATE: Open Air Dunlop Begins Saturday, June 12 in Downtown Barrie
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 10, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Open Air Dunlop Begins Saturday, June 12 in Downtown Barrie With […]
Open Air Dunlop 2021 – Social Media Kit
Open Air Dunlop 2021 – Social Media Kit Open Air Dunlop returns Saturday, June 12th and we want you to […]
Welcome New Executive Team
Welcome New Executive Team! The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to extend a warm welcome to its […]
Downtown Barrie to kick off summer with Open Air Dunlop on Saturday, June 19
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 31, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie to kick off summer with Open Air Dunlop on […]
BIA Board Support for Proposed SCS Location
Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Directors Support Proposed SCS Location On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Downtown Barrie Business Association […]
Bright Spots in Downtown Barrie
Bright Spots in Downtown Barrie 💚 The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has partnered with the Barrie Police Service, the […]
Downtown Barrie BIA partners with community leaders on Bright Spot project
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA partners with community leaders on Bright Spot project […]
Barrielicious returns for its longest-ever event beginning April 9th
Barrielicious returns for its longest-ever event beginning April 9th For Immediate Release Monday, March 17, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Barrie’s premiere […]
Downtown Barrie BIA Responds to Decision to Place Simcoe-Muskoka in Grey/Lockdown Zone
Downtown Barrie BIA Responds to Decision to Place Simcoe-Muskoka in Grey/Lockdown Zone For Immediate Release Monday, March 1, 2021 (Barrie, […]
BIA working collaboratively to facilitate safe consumption site – Simcoe.com
BIA working collaboratively to facilitate safe consumption site, director says Barrie Advance Thursday, February 18, 2021 Simcoe Muskoka’s opioid crisis […]
SMDHU Opioid Information
SMDHU Opioid Information The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is an excellent resource for information on the opioid crisis including […]
A Voice for Downtown Barrie BIA Members on the Proposed SCS Locations
A Voice for Downtown Barrie BIA Members A decision will be made in the coming weeks on the location of […]
#WinterInTheCity Mystery Options with Lifeline E-Gift Card Program
#WinterInTheCity Mystery Options with the Lifeline E-Gift Card Program It’s #WinterInTheCity and all we’re asking you to do is #StayHome, […]
☀️ Open Air Dunlop ☀️ Open Air Dunlop is back for 2021! As part of the economic recovery plan for […]
Press Release: Noella Festival Tree Lot Raises $3000 for Hospice Simcoe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 21st, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Noella Festival Tree Lot Raises $3000 for Hospice Simcoe Supporting local […]
2020 Noëlla Tree Lot
Date & Time Saturday, November 28th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 5th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 12th, 11 am-3 […]
2020 Noella Festival Social Media Kit
Date November 16th – December 31st, 2020 Description This year’s Noella Festival begins on Monday, November 16th and we want […]
Lifeline E-Gift Card
Click here to access a link to the Lifeline E-Gift Card page to purchase your e-gift cards and support local […]
Press Release: Words and Images: Public Art in Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 6th, 2020 Words and Images: Public Art in Downtown Barrie Supports Community Public art installations […]
Heritage Ornaments Vendors Wanted
Let us know if you would like to be featured as a participating vendor location!!! Downtown Barrie’s Heritage Ornament collection […]
Press Release: Open Air Dunlop a Safe Way to Explore Beautiful Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 Open Air Dunlop: A Safe Way to Explore Beautiful Downtown Barrie After two […]
SMDHU Survey for Supervised Consumption Site within Downtown Barrie BIA
Attention BIA Members: Your Input on an SCS within Downtown Barrie BIA is Needed The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Waste Collection Notice
Press Release: Barrie’s Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Cancelled for 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 2, 2020 Barrie’s Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Cancelled for 2020 The Barrie […]
☀️ 🍂 OCTOBER TASTING TRAIL – SOCIAL MEDIA KIT 🍂 ☀️ We are gearing up for a month long tasting event […]
☀️ 🍂 Autumn in the City 🍂 ☀️ Fall in love with your new downtown. It’s Autumn in the City […]
☀️ 🍂 OCTOBER TASTING TRAIL 🍂 ☀️ The October Tasting Trail is a celebration of our downtown coffee shops, cafes, […]
Open Air Dunlop: What You Need To Know
Attention BIA Members! 🍂 🍁 Pedestrianization of Dunlop Street East is coming with OPEN AIR DUNLOP! 🍁 🍂 In June […]
Resources for Keeping Our Downtown Clean & Safe
Resources for Keeping Our Downtown Clean & Safe Attention BIA members! As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Press Release: Open Air Dunlop Coming to Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 Open Air Dunlop Coming to Downtown Barrie The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) […]
🎉 50th Anniversary of BIAs! 🎉 In 1967, challenges were facing retailers as a proliferation of shopping malls were springing […]
Dunlop Streetscape Info Session (September 10, 2020)
Date Thursday, September 10, 2020 Time 1:00pm Zoom Meeting Details Zoom public link (CLICK TO REGISTER): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_41GBSrkxSKOg4T1FrSkiaA Description Join us […]
🎉 We Dig Downtown Contest 🎉 Once again, we are encouraging the public to come downtown and shop our local […]
Digital Main Street Grants: Apply Today!
Description “Applying for the Digital Main Street grant is a MUST for the survival and future of your business!” – […]
Business in the Park
City invites businesses to submit proposals for Business in the Parks Pilot Program Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Barrie, ON) – […]
Music @ Meridian Place
Music @ Meridian Place! 🎶 🎵 Summer in the city with some good music! 🎶 🎵 You may have noticed […]
Coming Soon: Beautification Coordinators
Description The Downtown Barrie (BIA) will be bringing Beautification Coordinators on board who will be responsible for keeping our downtown […]
Dunlop Street Pilot Project
Description Pedestrianization of Dunlop Street East is coming with the Dunlop Street pilot project! Here’s what Downtown Barrie (BIA) members […]
HeyLocal! Sign Up Today!
Description Whether you’d been planning to get online some day but never found time, or had wanted to stay brick […]
Summer Saturdays at Meridian Place: We want to share your stuff!
Description BIA staff have been setting up their tent at Meridian Place each Saturday this summer creating a presence and […]
BIA Members: Tell Us Your Story
Description Greetings to all you awesome downtowners, The best way to tell a story is chapter by chapter and we […]
Katie Green @ Meridian Place
Date Saturday, August 1st, 2020 Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has been setting up at Meridian Place & […]
Summer In the City Social Media Kit
Description While we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times, one thing remains constant – Downtown Barrie is the place […]
#BarrieTogether Recover Kits
Description The #BarrieTogether Recovery Kit is a set of tools to support your business with COVID-19 recovery efforts. The Government […]
Commercial Leasing Info Session Recording
Description On Thursday, July 16th, Janice Mumberson and Cassandra Ironside of Barriston LLP held an information session to discuss the […]
Barrie Fire Wants to Work With You!
Description The Barrie Fire Department has started planning for Fire Prevention Week (October 4 – 10, 2020) and they want […]
Commercial Leasing Info Session – Tips & Traps Including Rent Relief
Date Thursday, July 16th, 2020 Time 4:00pm – 5:00pm Description The laws affecting commercial leases can be intimidating at the […]
Start Selling Online with a FREE Custom Site
Description The Small Business Centre and the City of Barrie have teamed up with Digital Main Street, Google, and the […]
Face Coverings Required Indoors as of July 13th, 2020
Description As of Monday, July 13, 2020, when you enter into a public indoor space a (e.g. grocery store, community […]
Press Release: Donation of 600 Shield-U Face Shields to BIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 17, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Donation of 600 Shield-U Face Shields from Molded Precision Components to […]
Press Release: The BIA’s Downtown Heroes Campaign is Feeling the Love
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 4, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) The BIA’s Downtown Heroes Campaign is Feeling the Love Support for […]
Press Release: Downtown Heroes Campaign Continues to Receive Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 1, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Heroes Campaign Continues to Receive Support The Downtown Heroes capes […]
Member Feedback Request: Benches on Dunlop St West
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is requesting feedback from its membership regarding the potential installation of benches along Dunlop […]
Digital Main Street Expansion
Description Great news! OBIAA partners on Digital Main Street Ontario expansion with investments from the Federal and Provincial Governments! Thanks […]
Welcome the BIA’s New Board & Executive Team!
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is pleased to announce the ratification of the six new members of the Downtown […]
Dunlop Streetscape Info Session (June 3, 2020)
Date Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Time 1:00pm Zoom Meeting Details Zoom public link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84369777852?pwd=NGljZ2RBZ0dzdDNuZjBzcVArWUxTQT09 Password: 1=mpcP Description Join us via […]
City of Barrie Staff Report: Pedestrianizing Dunlop St E
Description The Legislative and Court Services Department is advising you that Staff Report ECD008-20 concerning the PEDESTRIANIZING DUNLOP STREET BETWEEN […]
Return-To-Work PPE Kits for BIA Members
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is facilitating the organization of 50 Return-To-Work Personal Protection Equipment kits for its membership […]
Safe Service Training Recap
Description In partnership with Tourism Barrie and the Small Business Centre, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) offered FREE safe […]
Press Release: Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Downtown Heroes Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 19, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Downtown Heroes Campaign The Downtown Barrie Business […]
Pedestrianizing Dunlop St E: We Want Your Input
Description You are a member of the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) and your opinion is valued. The City of […]
Dunlop Street Becomes Loading Only Zones for Curbside Pickup
Description On Tuesday, May 12, the City of Barrie designated all on-street parking spaces along Dunlop Street from Poyntz Street […]
COVID-19 Recovery Process Consultations
Deadline Tuesday, May 19th Description The City of Barrie will be consulting with the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) on […]
Downtown Barrie’s Curbside Pickup Contest
To show just how easy it is to order for curbside pick up, check out the video below […]
OBIAA Impact of COVID-19 on BIAs
OBIAA Impact of COVID-19 on BIAs Survey Results Our BIAs are part of the framework of the Ontario community and […]
Save The Date: Food Safety & Safe Service Training
Date Tuesday, May 19th Times 10am: Safe Service Training&1pm: Food Safety Training Description In partnership with Tourism Barrie and the […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board By-Election Update
Description On Thursday, April 30th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Board of Management passed a motion to approve the […]
Xcelerate Challenge 2020
Deadline May 18th, 2020 at 11:59pm EST Description Unprecedented times call for community solutions. We are looking for a virtual […]
Mother’s Day Specials
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is inviting all their BIA member businesses to share their Mother’s Day specials with […]
Lifeline Cheque Presentation with ZuZu Fashion Boutique
We were so happy to present Tracey Baker, owner of ZuZu Fashion Boutique with her first cheque from all the […]
Lifeline Cheque Presentation with Lazy Tulip Cafe
We were so happy to present Michelle Huggins, owner of the Lazy Tulip Cafe with her first cheque from all […]
Zoom Meetings with BIA Members
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) will be hosting Zoom meetings with all sectors of their membership to discuss best […]
Downtown Delivery for Retailers & Food Services
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre to launch the dry delivery service NEAR.SHOP! to our […]
Mother’s Day Contest with Barrie Today
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is teaming up with Barrie Today to run a Mother’s Day contest in conjunction […]
Lifeline E-Gift Card Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Lifeline E-Gift Card Program in Support of Downtown […]
Downtown Heroes Campaign
BE A DOWNTOWN HERO! 🦸🏼♀️ 🦸🏽♂️ The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has officially launched its Downtown Heroes campaign! Initiated […]
Support During COVID-19
Small Business Support During COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to spread, our thoughts go out to anyone who has been infected […]
OBIAA Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau & Premier Doug Ford
March 23, 2020 OBIAA LETTER TO: PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND PREMIER FORD Thank you for your leadership during this […]
COVID-19 Downtown Barrie Business Impact Survey
COVID-19 DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY In an effort to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on our Downtown, the BIA […]
Food Service Safety Resources During COVID-19
The Downtown Barrie (BIA) team is working hard to share with the public which restaurants and food shops are still […]
Ladies’ Day + Date Night in Downtown Barrie
Date 3rd Thursday of the month from April until August, 2020 Location Various locations throughout Downtown Barrie Description There’s now […]
1st Ladies’ Day + Date Night – Postponed
We have decided to be responsible, cautious and prudent. The first Ladies’ Days event will be hosted on April 16 […]
Songwriter Series Returns!
Dates Monday, March 16th Time Doors open at 6:30am Location Donaleighs Irish Public House – Temple Lounge28 Dunlop St E […]
Dragons’ Den Season 15 Auditions!
Date Thursday, March 26th, 2020 Time 10:00am – 5:00pm Location Georgian College, N Building, Room N2011 Georgian Drive(Parking code through […]
Ladies’ Day + Date Night in Downtown Barrie
Date 3rd Thursday of the month from April until August, 2020 Location Various locations throughout Downtown Barrie Description There’s now […]
Meet the BIA’s New Executive Director!
Date Monday, March 9th, 2020 Time 11:30am – 2:00pm Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description On Monday, March 9th, join […]
Open Mic @ Lazy Tulip!
Date Friday, February 28th Time 6:30pm Location Lazy Tulip Cafe29 Maple Avenue Description Fierté Simcoe Pride will be hosting a […]
Barrie’s Poet Laureate at Homestead Artisan Bakery!
Date Friday, February 28th Time 7:00pm Location Homestead Artisan Bakery80 Dunlop Street East Description On Friday, February 28th at 7pm, […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board of Management: 2020 By-Election Statement
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 BIA BY-ELECTION STATEMENT TO OUR MEMBERSHIP At Last Meeting, BIA Staff, Board & Members Present Unified […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board By-Election: Legal Memorandum
The Downtown Barrie BIA recently conducted an election as required pursuant to its Constitution and as authorized in accordance with […]
Feedback on Smoking By-law Amendment
Description The City of Barrie’s Enforcement Services is looking for feedback regarding a proposed amendment to the recently passed (June […]
Dunlop Streetscape Info Session (Feb 12, 2020)
Date Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 Time 8:00am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue Description Join us to learn about the […]
Xcelerate Learning Series
Date Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 Time 1:00pm to 5:00pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Ave Description 81% of people perform […]
Spare Room Grand Opening
Date Thursday, February 13th, 2020 Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm Location Spare Room 129 Dunlop Street East (Lakeshore Mews entrance) Description […]
Coldest Night of the Year 2020
Date Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 Time 4:00pm Registration Opens Location Barrie City Hall (starting point) 70 Collier Street Description This […]
Welcome the BIA’s New Executive Director!
Description The Downtown BIA is pleased to announce it has hired its next Executive Director, Kelly McKenna! Kelly brings an […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board By-Election
Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Board of Management held a by-election to fill six (6) vacancies on its […]
Owen Street Closure
Request for Proposal: Governance Support
Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Board of Directors is seeking third party support for expertise, guidance and direction […]
2020 Hot Cocoa Trail
Date Every weekend in February! Description Come in from the cold this February with Downtown Barrie’s Hot Cocoa Trail! Now […]
Art for Lunch with Bewabon Shilling
Date January 17th, 2020 Time 12:10pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Between the Forest and the Sky […]
W-Edge Youth Art Program
Date Wednesdays from January 8th to April 8th, 2020 (No class March 13th) Time 3:00pm to 5:00pm Location MacLaren Art […]
Battle of the Bands 2020
Date Friday, February 21st, 2020 Time Doors open 6:30pm Location The Ranch 56 Bayfield Street Description Head to The Ranch […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Office Holidays
Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) wishes you and yours all the best this Christmas season. Please note that […]
Mantiques Closing Sale
Location Mantiques 56 Dunlop Street West Description Our friends at Mantiques have decided to close their doors. They’re working hard […]
12 Days of RIPE Christmas
Date December 10th to 21st, 2019 Description Our amazing friends at RIPE have come up with 12 Days of RIPE […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Christmas Social
Date Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 Time 5:00pm to 9:00pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue Description You’re invited to the […]
Heritage Ornament Collection Preserves our History
As time seems to be moving forward faster and faster, we can easily lose track of the vast history and […]
MacLaren Members’ Holiday Sale
Date December 6th to 8th, 2019 Location MacLaren Art Centre The Gallery Shop 37 Mulcaster Street Description Get ahead of […]
Dunlop Streetscape Phase 1A Open House!
Date Friday, November 29th, 2019 Time Open until 8:00pm Location Phase 1A of the Dunlop Streetscape Construction Project Dunlop Street […]
Classical 102.9 FM Cooperative Buy for Downtown Businesses
Description Classical FM has created a package for downtown businesses who may be interested in targeting their unique audience. This […]
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 […]
Green Your Holidays with Living Green Barrie
Date Thursday, November 28th, 2019 Time 7:00am to 8:00pm Location Barrie Public Library (Painswick Branch) Massie Room 48 Dean Avenue […]
A Barrie Merry Christmas!
Date Sunday, December 1st, 2019 Time 9:00Am to 5:00pm Location Southshore Community Centre 205 Lakeshore Drive Description Head to the […]
Swirleez Speaker & Author Series
Date Saturdays in November Time 2:00pm to 3:30pm Location Swirleez Lounge 89 Dunlop Street East #101 Description Attention authors, speakers, […]
Winter Maintenance: De-Icing & Salt Application Tips
Please remember that our downtown is within a Source Water Protection Area. The use of salt during winter can have […]
Upcoming Events at J’adore & The Speak!
Location J’adore Fine Cheese & Chocolate // The Speakcheasy 123 Dunlop Street East Description
2019 Tree Lighting Celebration & Santa Claus Parade
Date Saturday, November 16th Time 3:00pm Location Meridian Place & Memorial Square Downtown Barrie Description Join us this Saturday, November […]
Final Stretch of Construction for Phase 1A! Streetscape Pt. 3
Wow! Has the time flown by! Phase 1A of the Dunlop Streetscape Project is now on the final stretch. With […]
Art for Lunch: CARFAC Info Session for Practicing Artists
Date Friday, November 8th, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description […]
Tourism Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Dates & Times Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm Location […]
Halloween Book Signing @ ZuZu Fashion Boutique!
Date Saturday, October 26th, 2019 Time 11:00am to 2:00pm Location ZuZu Fashion Boutique 25 Dunlop Street East Description ZuZu Fashion […]
Free Youth Arts Drop-In: Ukulele Workshop
Date Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Music Pro133 Mapleview Drive West Description The next free Youth […]
Run/Row for Breast Cancer with OrangeTheory Fitness!
Date Saturday, October 26th, 2019 Time 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location OrangeTheory Fitness 15 Maple Avenue then The Local Gastropub 37 […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board Members – Resignation Letters
Description Over the past few weeks, the Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board of Management received resignations from six Board members: Mr. […]
Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board Members Update
Description The Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board members would like to update you on the current status and direction of the […]
Art for Lunch with Yam Lau
Date Friday, October 25th, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description […]
Over the Rainbow: Halloween Coffeehouse
Date Friday, October 25th, 2019 Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description An event for […]
Community Magic @ Drawing House with Kaja Blackley
Date Sunday, October 27th, 2019 Time 12:00pm to 6:00pm Location Drawing House 60 Mary Street Description Dress up in your […]
Mantiques 2nd Anniversary Sale
Date October 19th – 20th, 2019 Location Mantiques56 Dunlop Street West Description October is the anniversary month for Mantiques in […]
Town Hall Scheduled for 10/09/19
Date Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 Time Doors open at 5:00pm. Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description The Downtown Barrie Business […]
5th Annual MacLaren Speakeasy
Date Thursday, October 17th, 2019 Time 6:00pm Location Carnegie RoomMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Get ready for the 5th […]
WIN BIG with the Downtown Dig!
WIN BIG WITH THE DOWNTOWN DIG! Thank you to everyone who came downtown and supported our incredible local businesses during […]
Downtown Barrie is Open for Business During Construction!
These improvements will create a flexible street environment which will better accommodate pedestrians of all abilities, allow downtown merchants to […]
Art for Lunch with Derek Sullivan
Date Friday, September 27th, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Join us for […]
City of Barrie’s Skip the Construction
Description The City of Barrie partnering with businesses in the Dunlop Street construction zone to offer Skip the Construction lunch […]
The Auto Shoppe Charity Golf Tournament
Date Friday, October 11th, 2019 Time 12:00pm to 5:00pm Location Innisbrook Golf Course 211 Lockhart Road Description The Auto Shoppe […]
Downtown is Dirty & Loving It! Streetscape Pt. 2
The Dunlop Streetscape Project has been underway for a month now and it’s slated to transform the look of our […]
Game On! in Downtown Barrie
Date Saturday, September 21st, 2019 Time 10:00am to 2:00pm (all ages) 7:00pm to 10:00pm (19+) Location Five Points Theatre 1 […]
Culture Days in Downtown Barrie
Date September 27th – 29th, 2019 Description Culture Days is a Canada-wide celebration designed to catalyze and inspire public participation […]
Trade Accelerator Program Launched in Simcoe County
Date Next Cohort Starts Monday, November 25th, 2019 Description Interested in building the right export plan for your business with […]
BFF Wants Your Shorts!
Date Deadline for submissions: Friday, September 13th, 2019 Description One of the featured programs at the Barrie Film Festival’s ten-day […]
2019 Troubadour Festival
The Troubadour Festival is back on September 20th and 21st! This multi-genre music festival is produced by Inside The Music and shines the […]
Want to Be Part of the Troubadour Festival?
Description Troubadour Festival is coming and the team wants to bring downtown Barrie together this festival season! Troubadour Festival is a […]
Survive the Dig with BLiSS Ann Green Yoga!
Location BLiSS Ann Green Yoga 119 Dunlop Street East Description Attention all downtown Barrie businesses! BLiSS Ann Green Yoga is […]
Esports Lunch & Learn with Nest
Date Friday, September 6th, 2019 Time 11:30am to 1:30pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (top floor) Description E-sports (electronic […]
Expand Your Business with BDC’s Online Strategies
Date Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 Time 8:30am to 10:30am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (top floor) Description On September […]
Carnegie Days 2019
Date September 26 – September 29 Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Carnegie Days are back! This annual […]
Supporting Local Despite the Dirt
Supporting our local businesses supports our local community. Downtown Barrie is full of hundreds of local businesses owned by our […]
Public Piano in Meridian Place
Description The City of Barrie is proud to present its first ever public piano which has been stationed in Meridian […]
National Video Games Day
Date Thursday, September 12th, 2019 Description National Video Games Day is observed annually on September 12th. Video game players enjoy […]
Emerging Artists Showcase 2019
Date Saturday, August, 24th , 2019 Time 6pm -10pm Location Meridian Place30 Simcoe Street Description Come out and enjoy the […]
Barrie Chamber’s Business After 5 @ Meridian Place
Dates Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Time 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location Meridian Place Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce’s FREE monthly […]
Dunlop Streetscape Project: Meet the Construction Team August 21st!
Dates Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Time 8:00am – 9:00am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (Second floor of bus terminal) […]
Clean Up Crew for Downtown Barrie
Description The City of Barrie has begun a pilot project that dedicates additional staff and equipment to cleaning up our […]
Summer Start-Up Series
Date Wednesdays from July 24th to August 29th plus July 27 and Aug 17 Description Are you looking to make […]
Free Public Art Walking Tour
Date Wednesdays from July 24th to August 28th plus July 27 and Aug 17 Times Wednesdays: 7:00pmJuly 27: 10amAug 17: […]
Filming on Dunlop Street
Date Friday, July 26th Time 7:30am – 9:00pm Location Dunlop Street between Mulcaster Street and Meridian Place & Memorial Square […]
Downtown Barrie and its Waterfront
Here we are about halfway through our summer and the temperature of Kempenfelt Bay is nearing perfection for enjoying the […]
Theatre By the Bay’s The Cenotaph Project
Date July 17th – 28th Location Five Points Theatre(1 Dunlop Street West) Description The Cenotaph Project is a new play […]
Christmas in July @ Meridian Place
Date Wednesday, July 24th Time Dusk Description Lawnchair Luminata’s Outdoor Movies at Meridian Place continues on Wednesday, July 24th with […]
A Ripple of Kindness in Downtown Barrie
Date Thursday, September 5th Description For the third year, A Ripple of Kindness members will be hitting the streets of […]
Troubadour Festival Venues in Downtown Barrie
Description The highly anticipated Troubadour Festival will be back in downtown Barrie on September 20th and 21st and they’re looking […]
Lawnchair Luminata @ Meridian Place
Date Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Description Now in its 12th year, Lawnchair Luminata continues to bring a diverse range of […]
Skyliners Big Band @ Meridian Place
Date Sunday, July 14th Time 1:00pm – 3:00pm Description The incredible live music at Meridian Place continues on Sunday, July […]
Twin City Band @ Meridian Place
Date Friday, July 12th Time 7:00pm Description 37 musicians of St. John Fisher Catholic High School of North Yorkshire, England […]
2019 Craft Beer & BBQ Fest
Date & Time Friday, July 5th from 11am to 11pmSaturday, July 6th from 11am to 11pmSunday, July 7th from 11am […]
Summer Saison in Downtown Barrie
Ahh! The summer saison is the season that brings the warmth. In the brewing world, a saison is a seasonal beer with summery, fruity […]
2019 Barrie Airshow
Date & Time Friday, June 28th @ 5:30pmSaturday, June 29th @12:30pm Description The 2019 Barrie Airshow is here! Watch from […]
Meridian Place & Memorial Square 1st Anniversary
Date Friday, June 28th, 2019 Time 2:00pm – 10:00pm Location Meridian Place Description Meridian Place & Memorial Square is turning […]
2019 Promenade Days
Dates Saturday June 29th – Monday July 1st, 2019 Location Dunlop St. East, Dunlop St. West and Meridian Place & […]
Summer 2019 Exhibitions Reception @ MacLaren
Date Thursday, July 4th Time 7pm – 9pm Location MacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description The MacLaren Art Centre is […]
Town Hall – June Recap
Description On Wednesday, June 19th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) held their second Town Hall of 2019. Hosted at […]
BNFC’s 1st Annual Nish-Stravaganza
Date Friday, June 21st, 2019 Time 4pm – 10:30pm Location Meridian Place Description In the spirit of reconciliation and celebrating […]
ElderWisdom in Downtown Barrie
Date Thursday, June 27th, 2019 Time 11:30am – 2:30pm Location Meridian Place Description On Thursday, June 27th, head to Meridian […]
Green Office Movement in Downtown Barrie
Date Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 Time 8:30am Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description Sandbox would like to invite their Downtown […]
Professionals in Practice: Business After Business
Date Thursday, June 20th, 2019 Time 6:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description The primary goal of Professionals in […]
Camphill Presents Power: A Dynamic Theatre Experience
Date Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 Time 7:30pm Location Five Points Theatre1 Dunlop Street West Description Camphill Communities Ontario and CLH […]
Summer House is Celebrating!
Date Thursday, June 20th, 2019 Time 10:00am – 8:00pm Location Summer House15 Dunlop Street East Description Summer House is celebrating! […]
Town Hall Scheduled for 6/19/19
Date Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 Time Doors open at 5:30pm. Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description The Downtown Barrie Business […]
Prevent Human Trafficking
Dates Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Time 8:00am – 10:30am Description On June 11, join Grant Thornton and the Sandbox Centre […]
RFP: Connected Core Project Independent Contractor
Dates Application Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2019 Time Application Deadline: 5:00pm Description Community Connection on behalf of the Connected Core […]
Dunlop Streetscape Project: Next Steps June 12/19
Dates Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Time 8:00am – 9:00am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (Second floor of bus terminal) […]
Patio Season in Downtown Barrie
An afternoon beverage with an old friend. A delicious meal with family while the sun sets on a weekday evening. […]
Customer Appreciation Day @ Olive Oil Co. Supporting CMHA
Date Thursday, June 20, 2019 Time 10:00am to 8:00pm Location Olive Oil Co.45 Dunlop Street East Description It is not […]
Free Youth Arts Drop-In
Date Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Tyndale Park Pavillion45 Tyndale Road Description Katie Green has a […]
Word Up @ Unity Market Cafe & Studios
Date Thursday, June 13, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Unity Market Cafe & Studios25 Toronto Street Description The mission of Word […]
Vinylpalooza 2019
Date Sunday, May 26, 2019 Time 10:00am to 3:00pm Location Ferndale Banquet Hall24 Ferndale Industrial Drive Description Vinylpalooza is back! […]
Rural Alberta Advantage @ Mavricks
Date Friday, May 24, 2019 Time 8:00pm Location Mavricks Music Hall46 Dunlop Street West Description Over 4 acclaimed albums, The […]
Age-Friendly Business/Organization Award Program
Date Application Deadline: May 31, 2019 Description In anticipation of the growing aging demographic, the County of Simcoe is pleased […]
Barrie’s Official Plan – Grow the Conversation
Date Survey Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2019 Film Screening & Community Discussion: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Time Film Screening: 6:30pm […]
Dunlop Streetscape Information Sessions
Dates Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Time 8:00am – 9:00am Location Sandbox Centre […]
Comfort Keepers Alzheimer’s Charity Golf Tournament
Date Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Time 11:00am Location Tangle Creek Golf Course4730 Sideroad 25, Thornton Description Comfort Keepers Barrie will […]
Creative Artrepreneur Expo
Date Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Time 6:00 to 9:00pm Location Five Points Theatre1 Dunlop Street West Description Join program partners […]
Barrie Wrestling in Support of RVH
Date Friday, May 10, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Mavricks Music Hall46 Dunlop Street West Description Wrestling for a cause! Head […]
Liaison College Now Hosts Private Events
Location Liaison College 94 Dunlop St W Description Liaison College is now available to host private events! Whether it’s a […]
Embracing the Grit of Spring
Ahh, the season of grit. Somewhere in between the relief that comes with the end of winter and the energetic […]
COPE Service Dogs’ Mother’s Day High Tea
Date Saturday May 11th, 2019 Time 11:00am – 3:00pm Location Liberty North 100 Caplan Ave Description Grab your fascinators, your […]
MacLaren Art Centre – Reception for Youth 2019 Exhibitions
Date Thursday May 2, 2019 Time 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre Description The MacLaren is proud to shine […]
Camphill Focus Group
Date Thursday April 25, 2019 Time 2:00pm Location The Camphill Store 111 Dunlop Street E, Barrie Description The Camphill Store […]
Barrie Chamber of Commerce – Living Well Expo
Date & Time Friday April 26, 2019 @ 2:00pm Saturday April 27, 2019 @ 11:00am Location Georgian Downs 7485 – […]
David Busby Centre 50/50 Draw
Date Ends April 30, 2019 Location David Busby Centre 88 Mulcaster Street (entrance on McDonald Street)Barrie, Ontario L4M 3M5 Description […]
Art for Lunch with Victoria Butler, Barrie Poet Laureate
Date Friday, May 10, 2019 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Join us […]
Songwriter Series
Date Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Time 8:00pm Location Temple Lounge at Donaleigh’s Description This months’s Songwriters’ Series, hosted by Brett Caswell features Harrow Fair, […]
The Screen One Series – Wild Rose
Date & Time Screening: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – 4pm, 7pm Thursday, May 2, 2019 – 4pm, 7pm Location Uptown […]
Georgian College presents its Design and Visual Arts Student Scholarship Exhibition
Date April 26 through to May 17 Time Opening Night (April 26) 7pm Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm Location […]
Barrie Waterfront Activities Request for Proposal Info Session
Date Thursday, April 18, 2019 Time 10:30am – 12:30pm Place Sir Robert Barrie, City Hall 70 Collier Street Description The […]
Free Screening of Before the Plate
Date Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Time Doors @ 6:00pm Viewing @ 6:30pm Mingle and Q&A 8:00om – 9:00pm Location Five […]
Sandbox Centre Women Entrepreneurs – Think Big!
Date Thursday, April 25, 2019 Time 3:00pm – 6:00pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue Description Sandbox Centre and the […]
Sandbox Centre’s Cyber Security Session
Date Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Time 8:30 – 10:30am Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Think Fast, […]
W-Edge: Showing Pride
Date Wednesdays from April 10th to June 19th, 2019 Time 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren […]
Tender Hearts Gala Supporting Seasons Centre
Date Friday, April 26, 2019 Time 6:00 pm Location Liberty North 100 Caplan Ave. Description Join us on Friday, April […]
Barrie Waterfront Activities Request for Proposal
Date Bid closing date: Friday, April 26, 2019 Time Bid closing time: 2:00pm Description The City of Barrie has issued […]
Olive Oil Co. 4th Anniversary
Date Friday, April 5, 2019 Saturday, April 6, 2019 Sunday, April 7, 2019 (Newmarket only) Time Regular store hours Location […]
The Chilton Team – Save The Date
Date Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Time 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm Location The Chilton Team Office 115 Collier Street Description […]
Free Youth Arts Drop-In
Date Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Time 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop St West Description […]
Grand Opening of Sacred Soul Yoga & Wellness
Date Friday, April 26th, 2019 Time 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Sacred Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio 150 Dunlop […]
Downtown Barrie’s Creative Corridor
Downtowns are full of creativity. They are hubs of the creative class which include the arts, businesses and professions. Downtown […]
Art for Lunch with Michael Vickers @ MacLaren
Date Friday, April 5th, 2019 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Enjoy your […]
Occasion Dressing for Spring @ ZuZu Fashion Boutique
Date Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 Time 5:00pm Location ZuZu Fashion Boutique25 Dunlop Street East Description Birthday or wedding. New baby […]
Town Hall – March Recap
Description On Tuesday, March 19th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) held their first Town Hall of 2019. Hosted at […]
Cravings & Homestead Present Pop-Up Dinner
Date Saturday, March 30th, 2019 Time 6:00pm Location Homestead Artisan Bakery + Cafe80 Dunlop Street Description Cravings Fine Food and […]
Spring Coffee House Youth Auditions
Date Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 Time 4:45pm Location Maclaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Calling youth ages 14 to 18 […]
Intimate Bridal Event in Downtown Barrie
Date Postponed- Stay Tune for New Date! Time to be announced Location Helen’s Bridal22 Dunlop Street East Description Are wedding […]
Art for Lunch with Tammi Campbell
Date Friday, March 22nd, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1pm Location Janice Laking GalleryMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Join Saskatoon-based […]
Reception for Spring Submissions @ MacLaren Art Centre
Date Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Time 7pm to 9pm Location MacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description The MacLaren Art Centre […]
World Down Syndrome Day @ The Camphill Store
Date Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Time 11am to 4pm Location The Camphill Store111 Dunlop Street East Description The Camphill Store […]
Hot Cocoa Trail – 2019 Event Report
Description Downtown Barrie was the place to warm up hearts and souls this past February. The Hot Cocoa Trail was […]
TIFT’s The Gamblers
Date March 29th – April 6th, 2019 Time Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30pmFridays & Saturdays: 8:00pmSundays: 2:00pm Location Five Points Theatre1 […]
March Break Camp @ MacLaren Art Centre
Date Monday, March 11th – Friday, March 15th, 2019 Time 9am to 5pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster […]
Auditions for OMCI Emerging Musicians & Emerging Artists
Date Thursday, March 7th, 2019 Time 3pm to 8pm Location Barrie Public Library (Downtown Location)Angus Ross Room60 Worsley Street Description […]
Building Resilience Through Co-Regulation with Seasons Centre
Date Thursday, March 28th, 2019 Time Daytime sessions: 9am to 4pmEvening sessions: 6pm to 9pm Location Liberty North100 Caplan Avenue […]
Have Your Say on a Supervised Consumption Site in Barrie
Description The agencies leading a Supervised Consumption Site application for Barrie are the Gilbert Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association – […]
Who is Downtown Barrie?
Let’s look at Downtown Barrie from a different perspective. If I was asked who is Downtown Barrie, my best answer would be […]
Meridian Place Receives Honourable Mention
Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is pleased to announce that the multi-award winning Meridian Place has received an […]
Art for Lunch with Frances Thomas from the Barrie PRNT Collective
Date Friday, February 22nd, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Join the MacLaren Art […]
Mantiques Yoga
Date Sundays & Mondays Time Sundays: 4:30pm and 6pm Mondays: 2pm and 4pm Location Mantiques 56 Dunlop Street West Description […]
Live Charity Auction @ Mantiques
Date & Time Saturday, March 9th, 2019 – 2:00 pm Location Mantiques56 Dunlop Street West Description Live Charity Auction benefitting […]
Congratulations to the New Executive Team
Congratulations! On Wednesday, February 13th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA)’s Board of Management chose their Executive Team. Congratulations to […]
Winter Market @ Five Points Theatre
Date Friday, February 8th & Saturday, February 9th Time Friday, February 8th – 4:00pm to 9:00pmSaturday, February 9th – 10:00am […]
Battle of the Bands
Date Friday, February 22nd, 2019 Time Doors open at 7:00pm Location The Ranch56 Bayfield Street Description Head to The Ranch […]
Artist Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Date Apply before Sunday, February 10th, 2019 Description The City of Barrie is teaming up with Canada’s Music Incubator to […]
Attention Local Musicians: City of Barrie’s Customer Service Hold Music
Date & Time Deadline: Friday, February 15th, 2019 at 4:30pm Description The City of Barrie would like to feature local […]
Downtown Barrie is Winter’s Wonderland
Some might call this time of year “the dead of winter,” but it always amazes me how well we embrace […]
A Taste of the First Ever Curb Appeal DIY
Curb Appeal DIY: Wrap-Up A Taste of the First Evening in this Intimate & Interactive Foodie Series The first evening […]
The Hot Cocoa Trail is Back!
Your toes are like ice. Your fingers are tingling. Frostbite threatens the tip of your nose and snowflakes rest on […]
A Hall of Unflattering Portraits @ MacLaren Art Centre
Date Now until March 10th, 2019 Location Janice Laking GalleryMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description A Hall of Unflattering Portraits highlights […]
Jazz & Blues @ City Hall Rotunda
Date Friday, February 1st & Saturday, February 2nd Time Friday, February 1st – 7:30pmSaturday, February 2nd – 8:00pm Location Barrie […]
Zuzu Fashion Boutique’s 3-Day Weekend Sale
Date Friday, January 25th – Sunday, January 27th Time Friday: 10am – 8pmSaturday: 10am – 8pmSunday: 10am – 5pm Location […]
Noella Festival – 2018 Event Report
Description 2018 was a year of firsts for all Downtown Barrie (BIA) events. The Noëlla Festival was no stranger to […]
Curb Appeal DIY – 2018 Event Report
Description The first evening of the Curb Appeal DIY series took place on Wednesday, November 21st from 7pm to 9pm […]
October Tasting Trail – 2018 Event Report
Description Throughout the month of October, visitors followed the #OctoberTastingTrail after purchasing their $10 passports at participating eateries and tasted […]
Welcome Mary Street Psychotherapy Centre
Date Monday, January 21st, 2019 Time 2:30pm – 4:30pm Location Mary Street Psychotherapy Centre 63 Mary Street Description The official opening […]
BFF Featuring “Falls Around Her”
Date Thursday, January 17th, 2019 Time 4pm & 7pm Location Uptown Theatre55 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Film Fest will […]
Skating @ Heritage Park
Location Heritage Park Pond in front of the gazebo! Description Grab your skates and head to Heritage Park! The pond […]
Noella Festival Wrap Up
It’s a new year. We’re planning, scheduling and jumping into routine. Our gaze is forward, but for a brief moment, […]
Art for Lunch with Exhibiting Artist Jill Price
Date Friday, January 11th, 2019 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Join […]
A Brief Summary of Barrie’s Long History
Downtown Barrie is an anchor district that has historic roots and heritage dating back well over 200 years as a […]