Barrie visitors looking for current or upcoming news
on events, attractions, festivals, accommodation specials, hotel getaways
should visit Current
Barrie Travel Tourism News or Barrie
Travel Information Visitors looking for information close to Barrie
or traveling north in Ontario are encouraged to visit the Ontario
Travel Information Centre located at the south end of Barrie east
on Mapleview Drive beside Highway 400 North.
Tourism Barrie looks to use GO train as a tourist link
The Barrie Advance
BARRIE - New Year's is giving Tourism Barrie a gift – an opportunity to encourage GO train riders to spend a weekend in Barrie. With New Year's Eve falling ...
Sharkfest takes really big bite into Barrie
The Barrie Examiner
"This is the biggest girls tournament that we've ever had in Barrie and the
second-biggest one in Ontario," Quirt said. "We have 154 teams playing, ...
Ladies of the Lake have finally gone wild
YorkRegion.com
In its brief history, the group of about 100 women has been instrumental in creating awareness and strategies regarding the state and rescue of Lake Simcoe...
See more on Lake Simcoe Ontario
Another Highway 400 ramp possible
The Barrie Advance
BARRIE - City of Barrie officials want feedback about possibly adding another Highway 400 on/off ramp. Originally, the city was only looking at constructing ...
Winning Brands: Barrie Ontario:
Launches WinningColours.com for the "World's Most Versatile Cleaning Solution" The new Winning Colours website is going to become the natural home of the Winning Colours community of product fans.........see Winning Colours New Website
Anne Street Barrie One of Best Roads
CBC.ca
Following Steeles Avenue on the best list are Leslie Street in Toronto,
Highway 407, Anne Street in Barrie and Red Hill Valley Parkway in Hamilton.
Barrie Back Roads
A backroads trip to Angus and Base Borden with a side trip to Creemore Ontario
makes for a nice day trip from Barrie. Stay overnight in Barrie area resorts, inns, hotels and suites.
Airport closing may let Barrie soar: officials
The Barrie Examiner
By Bob Bruton - The Barrie Examiner City officials hope Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA) can take advantage of recent news that Markham's Buttonville ...
Barrie Area Family Getaways
Barrie Staycations close to home but far enough
away to celebrate a family vacation in Ontario
Enjoy a Barrie Family Vacation
Romance in Barrie? Who knew Barrie was considered as one of Canada's most romantic cities. See story and links to Barrie Area Romantic Getaways.
Barrie Area Romantic Getaways
If you are planning a little romance
and need a getaway consider the romantic
getaways available in the Barrie area.
Remembrance: Peacekeepers Way to Base Borden
Remembrance during November is celebrated on Remembrance Day November 11. Experience
a trip to Base Borden one of Canada's largest military establishments and the Base Borden Military Museum....Open all year...Children and adults will get an additional appreciation for the
role of Canada's Military. See Base Borden Military Museum Photo Gallery
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie ONFall Events
Off the Hook ~ MacLaren Silent Auction
November 12, 2010
$50 per ticket
This annual silent auction and MacLaren fundraiser, now in its 20th year, features over 140 works of art by more than 100 established and emerging artists from across the region, and a wealth of great finds generously donated by local retailers. A preview of the artwork in the auction takes place at the MacLaren from November 6 through November 12.
Shopping in Downtown Barrie
The Barrie Beaches are only minutes from Downtown Barrie where one can shop for cottage style decor, women's fashions and beach accessories.with ethnic restaurants, entertainment, coffee shops, pubs and bars for all tastes...a few favourites in the downton are O'Reillys Pub, Bohemia for Coffee, Tara for Indian Cuisine, and Arabesque of Middle East tastes. Barrie has several main shopping areast.... for more Barrie Shopping ideas see Barrie Shopping or Downtown Barrie.
One Step Forward for Talk Is Free Theatre in Barrie
CANADIAN PREMIERE: Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) is pleased to open its ninth season in Barrie with the world premiere of One Step Forward. This new Canadian musical will be presented in concert on December 1st and 2nd at the Georgian College Theatre in Barrie. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and set in America in 1945, this musical explores the new order of male/female relationships that came into being when the soldiers returned home from World War II. Music and lyrics are by Leslie Arden (The House of Martin Guerre), See information on One Step Forward.
Barrie Santa Claus Parade November 20, 2010 5:30 pm
Annual Santa Claus parade Theme “What Christmas Means to Me”
Santa arrives for this fun night parade that features fantastic lights, colours, and music.
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Barrie, OntarioBarrie hotels on-line
18th Annual Innisfil Studio Tour The Artists of Innisfil invite you to browse through their Studio and meet Guest Artists.
November 6th and 7th., 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Visit any or all of the studios Refreshments will be served.
Drive to Innisfil via Highway 400, watch for studio tour signs. Additional Studio Tours in Ontario North of Toronto
International Festival of Authors Comes to Barrie
Authors Caroline Adderson, Brando Skyhorse, Michael Winter and Alissa York read from their latest novels.
Presented in partnership with the Barrie Public Library and Georgian College. Tickets: $10. Box Office: Barrie Public Library, 705-728-1010
Stay at Barrie area resorts, inns, hotels.
Old Fort Road Trip to Midland
The complete circle trip starts and ends at Highway 400 and Highway 93. The road trip is approximately 35-60 km (depending on your Driving distance in and around Midland, Ontario). Drive up highway 400 from Barrie (stay to the right as you approach the Highway 400, Highway 11 exchange) stay on 400 to Highway 93.
New Wine Appreciation Courses at Georgian College
Georgian College is offering several new and exciting Wine Appreciation courses, scheduled for various dates from September to December 2010, at the Barrie campus. Wines from Ontario, Nappa, Chile, and Ontario's renowned Ice Wines....
Halloween "Spook"tacular
DOWNTOWN BARRIE
Barrie City Hall Saturday, October 30, 2010 8am-noon
In partnership with the Barrie Farmers' Market we invite everyone to come down to City Hall and have a 'spook'tacular time with a variety of activities and attractions to celebrate Halloween. Costume contest (children 12 & under). Pumpkin carving contest, free face painting, free wagon rides, free apple cider, take a picture with a scarecrow. http://www.downtownbarrie.ca
Stay in Barrie at inns, resorts, hotels and suites See more Barrie area Halloween getaway ideas
Barrie Film Festival October 15-24
Barrie Film Festival has a stellar line up of films See Screening Schedule, with a feature "Score: A Hockey Musical" – gala screening combines several special
events inlcuding workshops, short films contest, and Director's Brunch
2010 ImagesThanksgiving Studio Tour BARRIE/ORILLIA/LAKE COUNTRY
Friday, October 8 – Monday, October 11, 2010
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm daily
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Celebrating 27 years of artistic spirit, this year's tour features over 40 artists at 24 unique studio stops. You'll find an amazing selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal and glass, photography, woodcraft, jewellery, basketry, clothing and accessories – from fine art and sculpture to home décor and fashion to funky and fun! For tour map and information about the artists, visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com or call 705-728-3691. Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia
2010 ImagesThanksgiving Studio Tour BARRIE/ORILLIA/LAKE COUNTRY
Friday, October 8 – Monday, October 11, 2010
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Celebrating 27 years of artistic spirit, this year's tour features over 40 artists at 24 unique studio stops. You'll find an amazing selection from fine art and sculpture to home décor and fashion to funky and fun! For tour map and information about the artists, visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com or call 705-728-3691. Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia
Barrie Minets Point-Cottage Country in the City
The charming area of Minets Point offers upa cottage country atmosphere on Lake Simcoe. An Old fashioned ice cream parlour, fresh sweet corn or wild blueberries and BBQ dogs and sausage all close to a family park and beach setting. The Minets Point Beach area is close to fast food outlets, retails stores like Giant Tiger, and supermarkets for all of your picnic to go needs. You will like it so much you will want to stay overnight...see Barrie Area Accommodation.
Barrie
Centennial Beach: Wreck, divers safer with new no-boat zone
“We have 3000 unique visitors to the J.C. Morrison page each
year,” said Tourism Barrie's ...Attracting divers from across
Ontario for years, the paddle steamer that took tourists around
Lake Simcoe between 1854 and 1857 will be protected from the
wakes of speedboats and the anchors of itinerant boaters.
Getaway
Coachlines takes over bus routes
Barrie Advance
Starting April 11, Getaway Coachlines – part of the Midland
Tours family of ... was granted the licence by the Ontario Highway
Transport Board March 4. ...“Passengers will see absolutely
no disruption in service between Penetanguishene/Midland and
Barrie, and Barrie, Orillia and Casino Rama,” said Angela Snowden,
president of Getaway Coachlines, based in Penetanguishene.
Regional
airport partnership nearing finalization
The Barrie Examiner
Oro-Medonte Township and the City of Barrie's municipal partnership
for Lake Simcoe Regional Airport will soon be struck, Oro-Medonte
Mayor Harry Hughes ...
Georgian College Auto Show This Weekend
The weekend of Sept 24, 25, 26 2010 will see Georgian College's Canadian Automotive Institute celebrate 25 years. The organization and execution of the Auto Show Project is coordinated by students attending the Institute. The show has now evolved into one of the largest 'outdoor auto shows' in North America. Plan your weekend north of Toronto and stay in Barrie at nearby resorts, Inns, hotels. The show is accessible via Highway 400 at Duckworth Street. Visitors will see the flags flying from Highway 400.
The Great Canadian Barrie Beaver Race & Festival
The Kempenfelt Rotary Club is proud to present the 1st Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival brought to you by Molson Canadian. Come join us on September 24th and 25th 2010 at Heritage Park in Downtown Barrie. Note: Consider an overnight stay at various Barrie area hotels, inns, resorts.
Summer Exhibitions at MaClaren Art Centre
TGIF: The Barrie Banner Project TGIF: Barrie Banner Project Dunlop Street, Barrie Until August 29, 2010 : Forty aspiring artists from Simcoe County, 14 to 24 years of age, have made their mark this year by designing and hand-painting street banners during
a series of after-school workshops let by artist Richard Sears. The banners will fly proudly along Dunlop Street in downtown Barrie this summer. More information on Simcoe County and Historic Huronia.
MacLaren Art Centre Carnegie full schedule of events
for its Carnegie Days festival, September 16 to 19, 2010. Barrie, ON. This fall, the MacLaren’s second annual Carnegie Days festival will celebrate art and language at the gallery and at sites across the city of Barrie. Carnegie Days 2010 is a multi-media, many-layered festival that features exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists and a costume parade in the Barrie Market, gallery talks and tours, and hands-on workshops for all ages and interests. This year, the MacLaren Legacy Award is being presented to respected community leader and philanthropist Jamie Massie, who has been a tremendous supporter of Barrie’s MacLarenArtCentre and countless other organizations and community initiatives.
Battle of Britain Commemorative Ceremony Sept 19
A Battle of Britain commemorative ceremony will be held Sept. 19 at Memorial Square in Barrie, starting at 10:30 a.m.The event, presented by Members of 16 Wing Borden and the City of Barrie, includes a parade with a wide spectrum of military participants.For more information, call 424-4200, ext. 2815 or email normand.marion@forces.gc.ca ,See more on Base Borden
Barrie's Historical 9 Mile Portage Hike Sept. 18
Historical enthusiasts who like to hike can combine one of the great Canadian historical treks from the Shores of Lake Simcoe in Barrie to the Fort Willow Depot in Springwater Township and relive Canada's First Nation portage trail and War of 1812 supply route staring in Barrie Ontario Canada
Doors Open Barrie On Sunday September 19, 2010
Fall colours will be showing around Lake Simcoe and one of Ontario's historic railroad cities. Venues include the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum and the Barrie Tourism Information Centre a former site of the 1903 Grand Trunk Railway Stores. One of the favorite walking tours is along the Barrie Waterfront where visitors will see the reference to the Barrie resident who became Canada's First Lady. See more Barrie Doors Open Properties. Additional links Barrie Hotels and Resorts
Lifeguards on Barrie Centenial Beach
The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA
Summer 2010: Look for lifeguards at Barrie's Centennial and Johnson beaches again this summer. City councillors will consider a motion Monday to maintain..400ELEVEN SAYS "Check out more Barrie Beach Photo's, and consider a beach overnight getaway at one of these Barrie Hotels and Resorts for family fun."
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Lake Simcoe, Ontario - Lake Simcoe only 1 hour from Toronto. ... Stewart Lake Ontario - Enjoy the ultimate in privacy in this one of a kind, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ...
Barrie Fall Fair In Cookstown 2010
For the first time the traditional Barrie Fall Fair will be hosted
at the the Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds in Cookstown Ontario. The Barrie Fair and Horse Show annually is a family focused event targeting families of all ages. The event presents agriculture in an entertaining, educational fashion with farm animals, horse shows, arts & crafts, flowers, fruits & vegetables, grandstand attractions, musical entertainment and a spectacular midway with rides & games. Shuttle Bus service will run from the Old Barrie Fair Grounds parking lot at Essa Road and Highway 400. Free Parking available. Barrie Hotels & Accommodation, or Alliston Hotels & Resorts.
Motorcycle
Training & Competition
Barrie Hosts 2010 Great Lakes Police Motorcycle Training Seminar
& Competition. The seminars will be held at Georgian
College Aug. 25-28, 2010. Hosting the 2010 GLPMTS in Barrie
will demonstrate proper and safe motorcycle operations to the
public.
Barrie Fall Fair In Cookstown 2010
For the first time the traditional Barrie Fall Fair will be hosted
at the the Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds in Cookstown Ontario. The Barrie Fair and Horse Show annually is a family focused event targeting families of all ages. The event presents agriculture in an entertaining, educational fashion with farm animals, horse shows, arts & crafts, flowers, fruits & vegetables, grandstand attractions, musical entertainment and a spectacular midway with rides & games. Shuttle Bus service will run from the Old Barrie Fair Grounds parking lot at Essa Road and Highway 400. Free Parking available. Barrie Hotels & Accommodation, or Alliston Hotels & Resorts.
40th Annual Kempenfest
Barrie Ontario Lake Simcoe
July 30 – August 2, 2010
One of North America's largest outdoor arts and crafts festivals including antique show, food and fantastic entertainment.
Barrie's Kempenfest on Lake Simcoe has once again been named to the prestigious Festivals and Events Ontario Top 100 list. With over 3,000 festivals and events in the province, the FEO Top 100 list recognizes the best of the best. See Barrie Kempenfest, See Barrie Area Accommodation, Barrie area tourism activities, Barrie Beaches
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, winner of the 2009 ...
Search. Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority. A Watershed For Life ... Saturday, July 31, 2010. Celebrate Lake Simcoe Festival ..
Where Waters Meet — International WaterCentre
This project was an initiative founded by the Ladies of the Lake organisation (2 ) in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority (3) and the ...
Canada Day Celebrations Canada Day Parade & Street Dance & Fireworks in Barrie
More info: visit Barrie July Events, or Barrie Travel Tourism News Enjoy a Canada Day shopping entertainment weekend in Barrie with Promenade Days Canada Day Weekend
Barrie Parks Spring Hikes One of the best old growth hiking parks is the Gables
Park on the south side of Kempenfelt Bay Lake Simcoe
this is the best time to hike and view bursting flowers and
green carpets below the forest canopy. Barrie is easily reached
via Highway 400 and or Highway 11. For more information visit Barrie
Parks Tourism Barrie. See links to hiking
getaways north of Toronto
Spring-Fall
Road Trips
Consider a spring road trip around Lake Simcoe. Or, consider a spring
road trip west towards Wasaga Beach. Several spring-fall road trip suggestions
inlcude Horseshoe Valley, Orillia, and Minising,
Colours
in the Storm -- (In Concert)About Canada's
Legendary Tom Thompson
Colours In The Storm is the story of Tom Thomson, one of Canada
’s bestloved painters. Thomson is perhaps as famous for the
controversy of his death as he is for the strength of his paintings.
He died in mysterious circumstances in the waters of Canoe Lake,
and in the 75 years since his death there has been endless speculation
about who may have murdered him. See more about Algonquin
Area
A variety of workshops will be presented that will appeal
to urban planners, economic developers, business persons and
cultural managers alike!
Be treated to some of the finest facilities and presenters
while enjoying the comforts of fine dining and reasonably priced
accommodations at Georgian College.
Trails
program connecting municipalities
The Barrie Examiner
Trails draw visitors to municipal parks, conservation areas,
provincial parks, abandoned rail lines and through subdivisions
across Simcoe County. ..
Ontario's-Canada's
Most Romantic Cities Guelph Mercury
Kingston, London, Peterborough, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Sudbury,
Brantford, Barrie and Windsor were the other Ontario cities
to rank in the top 20. ...
Colts
take control of series
Toronto Star
... goals and the Barrie Colts went on to a 3-1 victory over
the
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors in Ontario Hockey League playoff
action Monday. ...
Barrie
events earn top honours
Barrie Advance
The distinction allows the Barrie events to be prominently featured
in the Festivals & Events Ontario annual guidebook, which
is a widely distributed Barrie and Winterfest and Festival of
Ice have been twice honoured on both the provincial and national
stages. See Barrie
Winterfest Photo Gallery
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Writers Conferencein Barrie
The 3rd annual “L3: Writers’ Conference,” slated for April 15th
& 16th - 2010, welcomes some of Canada’s finest novelists,
poets,journalists and broadcasters to Barrie. Schedules, author
profiles and information can be found at www.l3writers.ca.
More about Barrie.
COLTS TAKE 1-0 SERIES
LEAD AFTER 3-0 Win
Mavric Parks and the Barrie Colts shut-out the Mississauga St.
Michael's Majors 3-0 Wednesday night at the Barrie Molson Centre.
Barrie wins their ninth straight playoff game and takes a 1-0
series lead in the Conference Finals.
April is Comedy Month
at Gryphon Theatre!The Second City, will be making a stop at
Gryphon Theatre on Saturday, April 10th,
bringing Panic! Everybody’s Doing It!
The hilarious Newfoundland trio Buddy Wasisname and the Other
Fellers is back on Friday, April 30th, bringing their unique
blend of traditional and folk music spiced with a zany brand
of humour.
For tickets call 705-728-4613 or buy online www.gryphontheatre.com
Rural
Arts and Crafts Define Canadian Culture
Ontario residents can learn heritage crafts in Simcoe County
rug hooking, weaving, spinning, knitting, woodcarving, stained
glass and quilting. Availability until March 29
Spring
arrives early: Environment Canada
Barrie Advance
BARRIE - Environment Canada has pronounced spring has sprung,
but Ski Snow Valley Barrie begs to differ. “That's very unwelcome
news, because it's still ..Very confident the white stuff, which
has been building all winter by nature and machine, will last
in abundance until the season-ending Puddle Jump on Mar. 28,
Petersen offers proof.
WELCOME TO DRYSDALE'S
EASTER EGG HUNT ON
April 2-4, 2010
Egbert, Barrie Area
All participants, children and adults are to report to The Evergreen
Store for Registration to process payment and have their hands
stamped.NEW!! Zoo Tek, live educational and interactive exotic
animal performances. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras
for photo's with animals. Web Site: http://www.drysdales.ca/seasonal_events.htm#easter
Pither
puts Colts up 2-0 in series
Luke Pither's impeccable sense of timing has the Barrie Colts
in control of their Ontario Hockey League Eastern Conference
semifinal. ...
Sportsnet.ca -
Wednesday's
OHL roundup
The Canadian Press
Dominant in the Ontario Hockey League's regular season, the
Barrie Colts are proving just as tough to beat in the playoffs.
Luke Pither had three assists to ...
Easter events in
Barrie Area The Barrie area offers an array of kids Easter
activities for day trips or overnight getaways north of
Toronto and is hub for travel in Simcoe County
Sudbury
Wolves Vs. Barrie Colts
Rivalry revisited - After all, the Sudbury Wolves are the northern
nemesis you've always loved to hate. "I think this is the
biggest rivalry in the Eastern Conference," Barrie Colts
and the Sudbury Wolves
Ski
reports, Snowboard reports snow conditions, cross country
skiing, Alpine downhill skiing, links to snowmobile trail reports,
winter snow conditions for skiing, tubing, boarding north in
Ontario Canada. The Ski and Snowboard report is prepared daily
by the Ontario Travel Tourist Information Centre just off of
Highway 400 at Mapleview Drive E. in Barrie. See links to
snow, ski, snowboard, snowmobile, road conditions north of Toronto
Maclaren
Art Centre Art Classes During March Break
March 15– March 19, 2010 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us at the MacLarenArtCentre for an engaging week of art
making, the perfect way to keep the kids busy during March Break!
Students will work with a variety of media including painting,
printmaking and sculpture. Participants will engage in a guided
tour of exhibitions and be encouraged to discuss what they see
as inspiration for their own art making. Register for the week
or choose your dates. To register, call the MacLaren at 705-721-9696
March
Break For Kids in Barrie Area
Discover Barrie's fun destination activities during the 2010
March Break, with the traditional snowbelt activities
or skiing, snow tubing, boarding, or explore museums and art
gallery Kids learning programs.
Colts
will face Wolves in first round
The Barrie Examiner - (STAFF) — The Barrie Colts will face
the Sudbury Wolves in the first round of the playoffs. The first-round
matchup was determined on Sunday afternoon. ...
Memorable,
magical
The Barrie Examiner - Ian Shantz -
... undisputed, top-notch regular seasons a team has put forth
in the history of the grand old Ontario Hockey League. We're
talking about the Barrie Colts, ..
Skate
like the wind
Barrie Advance
Nathan Booth of the Barrie team pushes through the straight
in his second lap of the 500 metre. BARRIE - The Barrie Speed
Skating Club hosted its annual ...
Silly
Sausage? Or stuffed Sausage
The Age
But home is a town called Barrie in Ontario. Her parents moved
there from Turkey more than 10 years ago, when Tugba was 12,
to further her opportunities. ...
Hardwood
Ski and Bike for Jackrabbit Family Day Festival
February 9, 2010 – On February 27th and 28th we will be hosting
our annual Jackrabbit Family Festival Day. This festival is
a wrap up to our 8-week jackrabbit learn to ski program. This
is a fun fulled day event where skiers get to compete in a variety
of obstacle courses, relays and other games. Prizes are awarded
at the end of the day. For more info visit www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca
Vacation
in Barrie
Georgian Conference Services • 101 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON
L4M 6Z5 ... Affordable Accommodation for your SUMMER. Vacation
in Barrie ...
The
Battle of the Bay Street Bands
(Barrie, ON, March 3) The MacLarenArtCentre’s 6th annual Battle
of the Bay Street Bands takes to the stage of the Carnegie Room
at the MacLaren on Friday, March 5. Doors open at 6:30 pm and
the first band takes to the stage at 7:00 pm.
March
Break at the Tiffin Centre
Visit the Tiffin Centre on Sunday, March 14th from 10 a.m. until
2 p.m. for activities for the whole family. Enjoy scavenger
hunts, nature crafts, maple sugar bush tours, and weather depending,
snowshoeing and kicksledding. Learn about wilderness skills
and bring your own lunch to enjoy by the campfire. A yummy taste
of fireside bannock bread will be provided. Cost is $5 per person
and includes use of equipment (children 4 and younger are free).
Pre-registration is required. The Tiffin Centre is located at
8195 8th Line, Essa Township. For more information go to www.nvca.on.ca
or call Holly at 705-424-1479, ext. 255.
Steven
Page/ New album and 12-city Ontario tour
The Barrie Examiner - TheSongbookconcert tour -- it plays Barrie
early next month -coincides with the album's release, Page's
first since leaving the Barenaked Ladies. ...
Women's
hockey comes of age
Ottawa Citizen
Female hockey's long struggle for legitimacy officially began
in 1892 with
a game in Barrie, Ont., recognized by Hockey Canada as Canada's
first
women's ... ED's Note: With all the ice in Barrie (see winter
photos), it is no wonder Women's hockey could have started
on Lake Simcoe in Barrie.
Keeping
snowmobile trailers safe for travel
Innisfil Scope - Jan 26, 2010
The Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Federation of Snowmobile
Clubs say it's important to ensure trailers are in top notch
shape, and that they are ...
Government
of Canada Invests in Motorcycle Mojo Magazine
Benzinga
"Motorcycle Mojo is helping put Barrie and Ontario on the
map, and these federal funds will ensure that the magazine remains
a vibrant source of information ...
Family
Day Winter Fun
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Tiffin Centre on Monday, February
15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include skating, snowshoeing,
kicksledding, and geocaching. Cost is $5 per person and includes
BBQ lunch and all equipment except for skates. Children under
the age of 16 must wear a helmet while skating. The Tiffin Centre
is located at 8195 8th Line, Essa Township. For more information
visit www.nvca.on.ca or
call 705-424-1479, ext. 244.
Black
History 2010 in Simcoe County City
of Barrie BHM Events with motivational speech by Cabbie
Richards, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, City Hall Rotunda, Barrie Feb.
5.. Also see Barrie
Advance article Additional information on Black History
in Simcoe County can be found at Black
History North of Toronto.
Olympic-sized
fun at Winterfest
Fans of Barrie's Winterfest have become accustomed to Buhler's
unique artistry with snow since he started doing it about eight
years ago. ...
The Barrie Examiner
Locals
enjoy record-breaking night at all-star game
The Barrie Examiner - 54 minutes ago
(STAFF) -- The Barrie Colts' Alex Hutchings, Stefan Della Rovere
and Alex Pietrangelo have worked themselves into the Ontario
Hockey League all-star game ...
The
'R' Word part of film festival
Barrie Advance
Tickets for the festival are $9 per film, and are available
now online and at the MacLaren Art Centre, Tourism Barrie office
in the Southshore Community ...
Reel
Stories festival gets real
Barrie Advance
Admission is $9 per film, and tickets are available now online
and at the MacLaren Art Centre, the Tourism Barrie office in
the Southshore Centre, ...
Barrie
Area Concerts and Events
Concert, Blue Rodeo. When, Feb 05, 2010. Where, Barrie Molson
Centre ... Local Event, Community Event: Barrie Winterfest &
Festival of Ice detail ...
Bruce,
Grey and Simcoe new tourism region
Owen Sound Sun Times
"The beauty of it is that through the Georgian Bay coastal
route, from Tobermory all the way around to Midland- Penetanguishene,
we all sit together at that ...
Barrielicious 2010
Barrie The winter season can be an exciting for Ski &
Snowboard foodies heading to and from ski country. Many restaurants
reduce their prices for the annual or semi-annual Winterlicious
style events. See BarrieLicious
for participating restaurants from Downtown Barrie, to Horseshoe
Valley and Thornton's famous Village Inn on HWY 27. More
information on Barrie Ontario
Tribe
bound for Games
The Barrie Examiner
... she has trained with locally at Hardwood Ski and Bike and
in Thunder Bay. ... and the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame's amateur
athlete of the year for 2007. ...
Oro-Medonte
targets tourism
Orillia Packet & Times -
"Simcoe County, Barrie, (Ontario's) Lake Country they're
all in a sense using us for their marketing purposes,"
he said. "They're all using Oro-Medonte as a ...
Barrie's
Kempenfelt Bay ices up on Janurary 8th, 2010.
Almost all frozen as ice fishermen prepare for the start of
Ice Fishing Season.
See Ice fishing package getaways.
Award-winning
historian Gwynne Dyer speaks at Barrie Campus Feb. 1 ...
By mscanlan
The Georgian College University Partnership Centre Speaker Series
presents columnist and author Gwynne Dyer in the Georgian College
Theatre, Barrie Campus on. ... His newest book Climate Wars,
based on his recent CBC Ideas series, deals with the geopolitical
implications of large-scale climate change and has just been
published in Canada by Random House. TICKET INFORMATION. Tickets
are available from the Gryphon Theatre Box Office at (705) 728-4613.
...
Colts
right back on victory trail
Toronto Sun
... having their 22-game Ontario Hockey League win streak snapped
on New Year's Eve -- three shy of the Canadian major junior
record -- the Barrie Colts got ...
Barrie is the largest community in Simcoe County (Huronia) and represents
one of the fastest growing tourism destinations north of Toronto. Stay overnight by book Barrie
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Barrie Snowbelt Getaways
Downhill Skiing, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing information and locations for winter fun in the Barrie area.
See Barrie Snowbelt
Family Getaways in Ontario
Resort Destinations north of Toronto
are ready for a busy season, anticipating and increase in family
vacations. A Variety of Family Holiday
Getaways are available throughout the year.
Weekend Getaways
Reserve accommodation in advance
on a variety of Ontario Long Weekend
Getaways during the holiday and vacation season. Check your
favorite long weekend dates for 2010 extended weekend getaways.
Romantic Getaways
Couples wanting a romantic getaway
in Ontario can choose from more than 50 Ontario
Romantic Getaways at various destinations across the Province
The Barrie Beaches are only minutes from Downtown Barrie where one can shop for cottage style decor, women's fashions and beach accessories.with ethnic restaurants, entertainment, coffee shops, pubs and bars for all tastes...a few favourites in the downton are O'Reillys Pub, Bohemia for Coffee, Tara for Indian Cuisine, and Arabesque of Middle East tastes. Barrie has several main shopping areast.... for more Barrie Shopping ideas see 
One Step Forward for Talk Is Free Theatre in Barrie 
Barrie Santa Claus Parade
18th Annual Innisfil Studio Tour 
Old Fort Road Trip to Midland
New Wine Appreciation Courses at Georgian College
2010 ImagesThanksgiving Studio Tour
Barrie Minets Point-Cottage Country in the City
Barrie
Centennial Beach: Wreck, divers safer with new no-boat zone
Georgian College Auto Show This Weekend
Summer Exhibitions at MaClaren Art Centre
Battle of Britain Commemorative Ceremony Sept 19
Doors Open Barrie On Sunday September 19, 2010
Lifeguards on Barrie Centenial Beach 
Canada Day Celebrations Canada Day Parade & Street Dance & Fireworks in Barrie 
City
of Barrie Hosting Culture Grows Here Conference - May 5-6, 2010
Rural
Arts and Crafts Define Canadian Culture
Ski
reports, Snowboard reports snow conditions, cross country
skiing, Alpine downhill skiing, links to snowmobile trail reports,
winter snow conditions for skiing, tubing, boarding north in
Ontario Canada. The Ski and Snowboard report is prepared daily
by the Ontario Travel Tourist Information Centre just off of
Highway 400 at Mapleview Drive E. in Barrie. See links 
March
Break at the Tiffin Centre
Family
Day Winter Fun 
Sign
up now for ice fishing tournament
Barrie's
Kempenfelt Bay ices up on Janurary 8th, 2010. 