Barrie Heritage Awards

• Building Nomination Requirements

  Nominations for buildings with at least two of the following attributes are considered:

  • Are at least one hundred years old;
  • The property and buildings are well maintained;
  • Are sensitive to the heritage features of the property, especially if the property has been restored, rehabilitated or adaptively re-used;
  • Enhances the streetscape; or,
  • Assists in revitalizing the community through heritage conservation.
• Individual or Group Nomination Requirements

  Nominations for an Individual or group with the following attributes are considered:  

  • Demonstrate a commitment to heritage preservation;
  • Built awareness and understanding of local history and heritage; and,
  • Help revitalize the community through building local heritage awareness.

2022 Winners

• 72 Burton Avenue (Residential category)

  The home was built in 1898 and is one of the original railway homes in Barrie. It is a beautiful example of a Victorian home in the city that has been well maintained, and a continual reminder of Allandale’s history. Jim and Brenda Hodgins purchased the property during the pandemic and have been renovating it to maintain and preserve its historic charm.

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• 87 Owen Street (Residential category)

  Tim and Lucy Sutton recently restored 87 Owen Street to its original beauty and character, after the building experienced a fire in 2017. The home was originally built in 1882 by prominent carpenter and architect, Thomas Kennedy. Examples of Mr. Kennedy’s work include the Sander’s Block and the Bothwell Block in Barrie, as well as numerous other Ontario landmarks. The home was built for Mr. Kennedy and his wife in an American style and was affectionately referred to as the Lilac Villa. 

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• 125–127 Dunlop Street East (Commercial category)

  This commercial building was built by Barrie businessman Henry Boys between 1875-1876 and forms part of the Boys Block in the downtown core. While the block was designed by Loan & Strong, each one of the buildings was purchased from Boys prior to completion. This allowed each new owner to choose the finishes of their building and resulted in each building in the block being unique.

  This building features decorative brickwork above the second storey windows and original stained glass. The property has been evaluated for cultural heritage value and interest, and is currently in the process of being designated as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. Sandra Orr is the current owner of this property. 

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• Christine Manewell (Individual category, awarded posthumously)

  This award recognizes Christine’s efforts in preserving heritage in the City of Barrie. Christine loved her community and was one of the original Heritage Neighbourhood Strategy volunteer members representing the west village area. As a heritage champion, Christine’s hard work and dedication helped to increase awareness of the importance of community heritage, and furthered heritage values within the City. Christine served on the Heritage Barrie Committee from 2018–2022.  

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• Al McNair (Individual category, awarded posthumously)

  This award recognizes Al’s efforts in conserving heritage in the City of Barrie. As a heritage champion for the east end, Al’s commitment to history within the community helped further heritage values and fostered a sense of pride. His contributions have helped to showcase, protect, and celebrate Barrie’s rich cultural heritage.

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