NEWS RELEASE
ACCESS BARRIE
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This holiday season, show your support for downtown Barrie businesses while enjoying two hours of free on-street parking in December.
The City of Barrie offers this annual initiative to encourage residents and visitors to explore the vibrant shops, restaurants, and services in our community.
“This is a wonderful time of year to celebrate and support our local businesses,” says Mayor Alex Nuttall. “With two hours of free on-street parking, we hope to make it easier for residents and visitors to experience all that downtown Barrie has to offer during the holidays.”
Downtown on-street parking is limited to a two-hour maximum year-round. All downtown parking options are free after 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, all day on weekends, and on statutory holidays.
Standard parking fees remain in effect for municipal lots and the Collier Street Parkade.
For more information about paid parking in Barrie, visit barrie.ca/parking and for directory of businesses, entertainment venues, and upcoming events visit DowntownBarrie.ca.
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