2023 Programming
On February 4th & 5th, 2023 join us as we celebrate the winter season! Check out our programming schedule below.
Getting Around
Winterfest Park ‘n Ride Shuttle
The shuttle runs on Saturday from 9:45am–5pm and Sunday from 9:45am–4pm. Park at the Bayfield Mall, easily accessed off of Highway 400 and Bayfield Street, and take a warm and comfortable FREE ride to Barrie Winterfest! The shuttle will pick up and drop off at Barrie Transit stop #203 located on Coulter Street behind the Bayfield Mall where there is plenty of parking. The stop downtown is located at platform #13 at the Transit Terminal on Maple Avenue—just up the street from Heritage Park and Meridian Place where you can enjoy all of the festivities. Visit MyRideBarrie.ca/News to download the shuttle schedule.
Parking
If you’re driving to the event, there’s plenty of parking available within walking distance, including the Collier Street Parkade. It is a fully accessible, seven-level parking facility with over 300 parking spots located on Collier Street between Owen and Clapperton Streets, just a short walk from Heritage Park and Meridian Place.
Road Closures
When making your way around downtown, please note that Simcoe Street will be closed from Maple Avenue to Dunlop Street from 6am on February 4 to 6pm February 5.
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The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun.
Barrie Winterfest kicks off Hello Winter, celebrating Barrie's winter spirit throughout February!