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Tourism Barrie's top priority is the health and safety of our community and our visitors. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to Barrie soon. We encourage everyone to please follow health and safety protocols to protect themselves and others.

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It’s no surprise that Barrie is ranked as one of the best places to live in Canada.

With outstanding schools, great dining, & an outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place if you're looking to relocate.

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LUMA Light Trail at Friday Harbour

Nov 28 2020

Virtual Family Sundays at The MacLaren Art Centre

Jan 17 2021

MacLaren Art Centre W-EDGE ONLINE

Jan 20 2021

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Pink Tulips at Heritage Park in Barrie around the creek

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Explore Barrie Virtually

There are many ways we can continue to explore the city we love and support our favourite local businesses from home.

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Take-Out & Delivery

Enjoy the foods you love from our favourite Barrie restaurants in the comfort of your home!

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Hiking & Cycling Trails

Barrie & Simcoe County is home to some incredible trails that the whole family can enjoy to stay healthy and active.

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Shop Local

Buying local comes with many benefits for the community. Show your love for local and start shopping!

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Winter Fun

Barrie is your perfect winter fun wonderland for downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing or to venture out and enjoy pristine cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

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City of Barrie Light Display

Safely enjoy the City of Barrie's beautiful holiday light displays from the warmth of your car. Click the link below for a map.

Experiences

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This Is Barrie Playlist

Take the time to discover more of what our great city has to offer and find some new local music to add to your music library!

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Kempenfelt Bay Walking Tour

Experience Barrie's waterfront and learn about the prominent historical landmarks throughout the city on this audio tour.

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Virtual Exhibition Tour

Soak in a little culture and explore the artwork from the MacLaren Art Centre's new season of exhibitions on a virtual tour of Portraits from MacLaren's Permanent Collection. #MuseumFromHome

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Great Taste of Ontario

Taste your way through Downtown Barrie’s unique blend of culinary experiences, where chefs, brewers and farmers are crafting creative drinks and dishes that focus on local fresh ingredients and supporting our community.