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Unique Meeting & Reception Sites

The City of Barrie has a collection of landmark venues and unique sites for your event. The venues cater to a wide range of users including corporate groups, arts and cultural organizations, weddings, film shoots, community groups, charities, and schools.

Georgian Downs
Meeting space with entertainment all in the same place! The Slots at Georgian Downs is 15 minutes from Downtown Barrie off of Highway 400, and offers exceptional and flexible meeting and catering services. The slots are full of fun and excitement with an Orient Express theme and 400 slot machines to try your luck. The thrill of harness racing at Georgian Downs is every Tuesday and Saturday night. With meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 360 people, put your next function where all the action is.
7485 - 5th Side Road, Innisfil, ON (705) 726-9401 / 1-866-915-9400

MacLaren Art Centre
Bring your people to art! The MacLaren is suitable for up to 200 guests, and offers a range of unique alternatives to traditional rental spaces. Hold your meeting in the main floor boardroom, and then head upstairs to enjoy appetizers or a banquet among the stunning works of art in the gallery. Make the most of the picturesque setting with a courtyard wedding or luncheon. Schedule a visit to the MacLaren Art Centre to meet with professional staff and to begin planning your special event.
37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON (705) 721-9696

Pine Ridge Ski Club
Rent an entire ski hill! Imagine having a private ski resort in the heart of Horseshoe Valley reserved for your exclusive use….Nestled against the scenic Copeland forest, in the heart of Horseshoe Valley, Pine Ridge is the ideal venue for customer appreciation days, fundraising events, employee training and conferences, product launches, industry demo days, employee motivation events, fun days, annual BBQs, and more! In winter, demo your product on the snow, set up a fun race, or combine employee training with a half-day of private skiing. Make use of the beautiful Copeland Forest, arrange scenic chairlift rides, or combine a round of golf at one of the many area courses with more formal sessions in the chalet. Pine Ridge is available for your exclusive use. Take advantage of the private setting to create a unique and memorable event.
60 Pine Ridge Trail, Barrie, ON (705) 835-2014

Putting Edge
See your team in a "hole" new light as you provide your group a new dimension of teambuilding excitement. Putting Edge Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf offers a variety of booking options to suit your event needs. From intimate gatherings of 20 people to exclusive facility rentals accommodating up to 100 players, group packages make planning your event simple. Bring your group to Putting Edge, where great times are par for the course.
34 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, On (705) 737-2229

Robert Simpson Brewery
Steep your next function in heritage and flavour by holding it at a world-class microbrewery. Overlooking the beautiful waters of Kempenfelt Bay in beautiful downtown Barrie, the Robert Simpson Brewery is perfect for meeting and entertaining. The Robert Simpson room was built for the simple slowing down of life - the gathering of family and friends. With a capacity of 60 persons for a seated or stand-up reception, relax by the fireplace and enjoy the scenic waterfront view as you peer down over the brewhouse. For larger receptions, the entire brewery is available and accommodates a capacity of 150 guests. Your group's private tour of the brewhouse with a knowledgable staff member is included as part of the Event Rate.
107 Dunlop Street East, Barrie, ON (705) 721-8989

Simcoe County Museum
Let the human ingenuity and inventiveness of the past spark creativity in your next meeting. Learn from over ten thousand years of local history as your hold your meeting at the Simcoe County Museum. Break to explore historical buildings on forested parkland, or challenge your staff with skill-testing displays before returning to the comfortable meeting room to make the most of new ideas.
1151 Hwy 26, Minesing, ON (705) 728-3721

Southshore Community Centre
Take full advantage of Barrie's spectacular waterfront and hold your next function in a gorgeous hall overlooking Kempenfelt Bay. With panoramic views of the water and Downtown Barrie, the Southshore will wow groups of up to 225. Outdoor patio areas provide perfect break locations, while a warming kitchen facilitates food service from appetizers to full banquets.
205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON (705) 739-4223

Tangle Creek Clubhouse
Take advantage of the breathtaking views of over 200 acres of rolling terrain as you hold your next meeting in the new clubhouse at the award-winning Tangle Creek Golf Club. The beautiful banquet facilities can accommodate up to 275 guests, and an on-site executive chef will prepare a delectable menu to suit your needs. With an outdoor marquis tent, expansive terrace, professional wedding packages, and a wedding coordinator, weddings at this location are spectacular.
4730 Sideroad # 25, Thornton, ON (705) 720-2150