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Enjoy The Beautiful Trails in Your Neighbourhood!

It is essential to get outside and enjoy public spaces this winter. However, we must continue to follow public health guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Please monitor the provincial guidelines to protect yourself and others.

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Virtual Events

Virtual Family Sundays at The MacLaren Art Centre: January - March 2021 >

MacLaren Art Centre W_EDGE Online: January - March 2021 >

J'adore Virtual Robbie Burns Scotch Nosing: January 20, 2021 >

J'adore Virtual Wine & Cheese Tasting: January 27, 2021 >

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Enjoy the foods you love from your favourite local Barrie restaurants!

Find out who is offering take-out and delivery options.

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Shop Local

Barrie's unique local shops & boutiques have some of the most amazing items. You can now find those must-have items from the comfort of your home.

Indoor Experiences

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Wye Marsh - Bringing Nature To You!

Check out Wye Marsh's list of activities and resources that you and your family can utilize to stay connected to nature while social distancing!

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Pottery Painting at Home

Want to paint at home? Pick your pottery piece, and Creative Café will package up the glazes and brushes and have it ready for pickup. #PotteryToGo

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Family Sundays with MacLaren Art Centre

Enjoy your favourite MacLaren Art Centre's drop-in programmes online! Perfect for parents with children ages 3 to 8 yrs can learn and create at home with step-by-step instructions by regional artists. #FamilySundays

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BFF Virtual Cinema

Join the Barrie Film Festival as they discover new and intriguing films that you can now enjoy from your home. Check what's playing virtually this week!

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BPL Digital Library

Now is a great time to read that book you've wanted to. The Barrie Public Library offers a wide range of eBooks, Audiobooks, Videos and Music Services for you to enjoy from your personal device.

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W-Edge Workshops

Now creative youth can learn and create at home, following along with step-by-step instructions and example artworks in the MacLaren Art Centre's W-Edge Online Workshops.

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Local Music to Add to Your 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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Music Together

Ontario Live presents Music Together, a living room concert series for everyone to enjoy without leaving the house. Support our local artists and see who's performing. Musicians can also apply here. #MusicTogether

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Jazz & Blues Concerts

Missing the sweet sounds of the Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival? Now you can enjoy some of your favourite past concerts from the comfort of your home. Enjoy recordings from The Ted Quinlan Trio, Fern Lindzon, The Jack De Keyzer Band, and so many more. Keep checking for new performances!

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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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Craft Beer To Go

No need to miss out on enjoying Barrie's local craft beer. Redline Brewhouse, Flying Monkeys Craft Beer and Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co. are stocked up for pick-up. (Delivery available from Redline & Barnstormers)

Outdoor Experiences

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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.

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Kempenfelt Bay Audio Tour

You can still learn about Barrie's incredible history and enjoy our beautiful buildings. Experience Barrie's waterfront and learn about the prominent historical landmarks throughout the city on this audio tour.

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