2025 Barrie Airshow Weekend presented by Pratt Homes

• CF-18 Tactical Demonstration Team

  A staple on the Canadian airshow scene since 1983, CF-18 demonstrations showcase the high level of skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the members of the RCAF, inspiring future aviators and highlighting the capabilities of Canada’s frontline fighter.

  The CF-18 performance at the 2025 Barrie Airshow will feature a non-aerobatic CF-18 Hornet tactical demonstration, flown with aircraft in an operational grey paint scheme. This year, tactical demonstrations are being be flown to enable the RCAF to focus its resources as it modernizes the fighter force, enhances its readiness to support ongoing domestic and international operations including its NORAD mission and more. 

  Learn more about the demonstration

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• Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team

  The Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team are Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team. With 15 demonstrators from the Canadian Army and the Canadian Rangers, the team demonstrates professionalism, dedication and teamwork, allowing them to perform complex parachute manoeuvres safely at airshows, sporting events and festivals across Canada.

  Established in 1971, the SkyHawks have represented Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces with pride, performing in front of over 75 million spectators world-wide under their signature Canadian Flag parachutes. The SkyHawks thrilling performance of daring manoeuvres brings their parachutes in close proximity to each other requiring a high level of skill, teamwork and physical fitness. This discipline of proximity parachute flying is known as Canopy Relative Work within the skydiving community.

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• CH-146 Griffon Helicopter Demonstration

  Enjoy a tactical demonstration from the CH-146 Griffon utility tactical-transport helicopter over Kempenfelt Bay. The aircraft supports the tactical transportation of troops and material, as well as search and rescue operations, surveillance and reconnaissance, training, casualty evacuations, and counter-drug operations.

  The Griffon features GPS-satellite navigation and Doppler-radar systems. It can be fitted with a variety of equipment including self-defense weapons, a powerful searchlight, and a hoist to extract people and cargo from almost any terrain.

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• Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association

  The mission of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) is to acquire, preserve, restore, display and demonstrate the Harvard and other training aircraft associated with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

  The Harvard played a significant role in the RCAF’s history during World War II. Dubbed “the pilot maker,” the single-engine Harvard was a familiar sight and sound at air bases across Canada. CHAA was created in 1985 from a passion to keep the legacy of these aircraft alive and honour those who trained in them and served their country.

  Based out of Tillsonburg, Ontario, CHAA’s three-ship formation flying honours the past and inspires the future.

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• Edenvale Classic Aircraft Foundation

  The Edenvale Classic Aircraft Foundation (ECAF) is based out of Edenvale Aerodrome, located on Hwy 26 between Barrie and Collingwood. The airfield opened in October 1941 as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and served as No 1 Relief Field for Harvard operations at Camp Borden. 

  While the de Havilland DH82 Tiger Moth was used by the RCAF for elementary flight training, ECAF’s is actually the British version. It was manufactured by Morris Motors in Cowley, England in 1943, then served with the RAF and Armee de L’Air (French Air Force). It differs from the Canadian version as it doesn’t feature a canopy and has a tail skid instead of a tail wheel, requiring it to be operated from a grass strip.

  The PT-26 Cornell is the second of three airworthy aircraft operated by ECAF. Built in 1943, it is one of 1565 proudly manufactured in Canada by Fleet Aircraft Ltd for the RCAF during World War II. 

  ECAF’s hangar is open every Saturday from May–October. Both the Tiger Moth and the Cornell are available to be booked for passenger rides. Visit classicaircraft.ca for more information.

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• Northern Stars Aeroteam

  Drawing on their heritage as veteran RCAF pilots, Todd Farrell, Greg Hume-Powell and Mario Hamel are the Northern Stars Aeroteam. Flying the classic Pitts Special in tight, precision formations and wringing it out with exciting freestyle maneuvers, the Northern Stars are getting great reviews! The show starts off with a dramatic opposing pass followed by fast paced, solo surface-level aerobatics before being joined by the other two for precise loops, rolls and much more in tight, military style formation with billowing airshow smoke.

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• Show Cat Wing Walking

  Featuring Mike Trygvasson as pilot and Sam Trygvasson as wing walker. Brought to you by the Downtown Barrie BIA.

• Solo Aerobatic Pilot Trevor Rafferty

  Trevor has never known a life without aviation; his earliest memories are of flying with his father in Piper Cub and Aeronca Champ.

  Aircraft out of the little grass field near Hamilton, Ontario, Trevor earned his licences and ratings while working in the steel industry in Hamilton. Today he is a successful, international competitor and holds an un-restricted low level airshow waiver.

  As a working class guy, and with a desire to compete in the elite world of competition aerobatics and airshow flying, Trevor had to get creative. Using his skill in the trades that he grew up in, he started building his own aircraft, each one being more complex and higher performance than its predecessor. His current mount (number 5) being the biggest, baddest of the bunch.

  The Pitts model 12 is a traditional looking biplane with a 1930's barnstormer appeal. With 400 horsepower and extremely light weight, it has as much or more performance than most modern factory-built airplanes and it is hand built, one of a kind.

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• T-33 Red Knight

  From Jet Aviation Museum. Brought to you by the Royal Canadian Air Force 441 (Huronia) Wing and Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd.

• Timmermans Legends of Flight

  Featuring a P-51 Mustang and Corsair.

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Public Notifications & Restrictions

• Water Access Restrictions

  For the safety of the public and airshow performers, a safety line will be formed from Brentwood Marine to Johnson’s Beach Park. Water access and water-based activities will be restricted in the area west of the line (including Centennial Park and Minet’s Point Park) during the following times*:  

  • Friday, June 6, 12–6pm
  • Saturday, June 7, 12–6pm
  • Sunday, June 8, 12–6pm
     

  Restricted activities include boating, access in and out of the marina and boat launches, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, etc. The safety line will be enforced by the Barrie Police and their service partners on Lake Simcoe.

  *Times are approximate and subject to change on the day of the show

• Boat Launch & Marina Access

  The Tiffin Boat Launch will be closed throughout the Airshow weekend (June 6–8). It will reopen at 6pm on June 8. 

  The boat launch at the City of Barrie Marina will be available 8:30–10am and after 6pm daily June 6–8. For Marina patrons, access in and out of the Marina by water will not be permitted 11:30am–6pm daily June 6–8. 

  To reduce congestion, boaters are encouraged to consider using nearby public launches, including Innisfil, Orillia area, Shanty Bay Oro Line 2, and Oro Line 9. 

• No Drone Zone

  Operating a drone or any radio-controlled aircraft inside a restricted air space without authorization is a serious safety concern and is strictly prohibited. You could face significant penalties, so please leave your drone at home and enjoy the show.

• Personal Safety

  For your personal safety, please consider:

  • Wearing ear protection, especially for children
  • Wearing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Hydrating often
    There will be many food vendors on site, and water refill stations located in Meridian Place and Centennial Park
• Airshow Commentary & Announcements

  Tune in to 87.9FM from around the waterfront to follow along with airshow commentary, special announcements, and safety messages during the show.

2025 Drone Show Sponsors

This year’s Drone Show is sponsored by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires.

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• About Pratt Homes

  Also the Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Barrie Airshow, Pratt Homes is a legacy builder that has been building homes in Barrie since 1890, and has continued for six generations building homes of all shapes and sizes for everyone, no matter what stage of the family life cycle they’re in.

   

• About Commissionaires

  In 2025, Commissionaires is celebrating its centennial year as Canada's largest private sector employer of veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families and other civilians, as well as the only national not-for-profit company providing integrated security solutions for their clients. In addition to being a Drone Show sponsor, Commissionaires is also the official security provider of the 2025 Barrie Airshow.