The City also offers the Tiffin Boat Launch and the Transient Marina. Please refer to those pages for pertinent information.
The City of Barrie Marina, located at 55 Lakeshore Drive, was the first marina on Lake Simcoe to receive the internationally recognized Blue Flag award. The Marina has maintained this prestigious eco-label since 2015. To receive a Blue Flag, marinas and beaches must achieve and maintain a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety-related, and access-related criteria.
The City of Barrie Marina closed for the season on October 20, 2024.
Marina Features
- 128 slips for boats 22’ and under
- 215 slips with hydro hookup for boats over 22’ (max 60')
- Potable water available on each dock
- Washroom/showers in Marina Administration building and Heritage Park building
- Mast Stepper
- Dual concrete launch ramp
- Gas, ice, oil, pump outs
- Public boat launch (see fees)
- Shopping within easy walking distance
- Centennial Park & Beach adjacent to Marina
Marina Parking
There is limited trailer parking available in the marina lot. With a valid Marina Parking Permit, Marina slip renters can park for free in the marina lot and in nearby hybrid parking lots (Spirit Catcher, Lakeshore Drive, and North Marina parking lots). All drivers can also park in these lots for $10/hour or $50 daily. This is enforced 24/7/365, however overnight parking is not permitted in all hybrid and waterfront parking areas (lots and on-street) from December 1 through March 31, 12:01–5am.
Trash-Trapping Technologies
The City of Barrie Marina fights pollution with trash-trapping technology. In June 2023, the City began using Seabins, provided by Pollution Probe, as well as floating booms, within the harbour. In 2024, the City joined the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, an initiative of Pollution Probe and the Council of the Great Lakes Region. As part of this partnership, the marina is piloting a new drone technology called a PixieDrone. Its use in Barrie this season is a first for the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup in Canada.
These devices collect floating debris, which is then analyzed to identify the greatest sources of pollution and possible diversion approaches. Pollution Probe has provided trash audits attended by community members and collected critical data on what is removed from the water. Trash-trapping technologies further the marina’s dedication to maintaining responsible environmental practices.
Rethink Waste! You can help fight pollution by:
- Reducing waste and buying less plastic
- Reusing and recycling where possible
- Disposing of your waste in the appropriate bins
Surface Water Quality
The City of Barrie Marina monitors the water to maintain water quality and limit recreational disturbance. Learn about the various types of films you may see at the marina: