NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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The City of Barrie is proud to present the community’s annual celebration of all things winter – Barrie Winterfest.
Winterfest takes place February 6 and 7 in Heritage Park, Memorial Square, and venues throughout Barrie.
The event has been named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario.
The event includes:
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Outdoor fun |
Drop-in activities |
Community events |
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Shuttle & Downtown Parking
Winterfest offers a free Park 'n Ride Shuttle on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The shuttle will pick-up on Coulter Street behind the Bayfield Mall at Barrie Transit stop #203 and will drop off at the Downtown Transit Terminal.
Download the shuttle schedule at barrie.ca/Winterfest for all of the details.
If you plan to drive, downtown parking is available within close walking distance to the festivities.
Downtown parking is free after 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and on weekends.
Visit barrie.ca/downtownparking for more information and to download a parking map.
Road Closures
Road closures for the event will include:
- Simcoe Street from Maple Avenue to Dunlop Street – 7 a.m. on February 6 to 6 p.m. on February 7
- Fred Grant Street from Dunlop Street to Chase McEachern Way and Chase McEachern Way from Fred Grant Street to Dunlop Street – 6 a.m. on February 6 to 6 p.m. on February 7.
For more information, including a full schedule of activities, please visit www.barrie.ca/Winterfest.
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