Get ready for food, family, and frosty fun as Barrie Winterfest blows into Heritage Park & Meridian place (along with other venues), February 2 and 3, 2019. Voted one of the top 100 festivals & events in Ontario, Winterfest is jampacked with both indoor and outdoors sports and activities.

Here is a just a small sampling of what you can expect!

Fun for the Kids

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The kids are going to have the time of their lives! Get them ready for endless fun on everything from mini tube slides to helicopter rides, mini golf, a kids’ snowboard course that’s just perfect for young beginnings, and a games lounge that they’ll never want to leave!

Outdoor Adventurers

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Grab your toque, warm mittens and head outside for incredible cold weather fun. Check out some incredible snow and ice sculptures, go snowshoeing with MEC Barrie, and prepared to be amazed by the uniquely Canadian spectacle of Kites on Ice.

Dog cart rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, and un unforgettable lumberjack show are also available both Saturday and Sunday

Sports Fans

Hockey fans are sure to enjoy The Maple Leafs Mobile Fan Zone, presented by Scotiabank! Here, you’ll enjoy a taste of the authentic Maple Leafs experience when you walk inside a replica Leafs dressing room. Have a seat in one of the players stalls while checking out highlights videos and engage in hockey chat with the Maple Leafs development staff.

Loads of food and merchandise vendors will also be onsite offering Canadian favourites like BeaverTails, fries, maple syrup treats and much more!

Wintertime was made for fun. So, bundle up, get out there and enjoy!

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Discovering the perfect coffeeshop is about so much more than just a really good cuppa. It’s the vibe in the shop, the neighbourhood, the atmosphere, and the way you feel the minute you step inside. That’s why our search for Dunlop Street’s best led us to coffeeshops in Barrie that not only serve up a fabulous selection of warm beverages, but also a pleasant side of hospitality, vibrant personality, and that indescribable sense of belonging that makes even a bustling café feel like home.

Maybe one day a shop on this list will be your coffeeshop … that familiar spot for post-run treats, unforgettable rendezvous, endless afternoon chats with great friends …and coffee, of course.

Homestead Artisan Bakery + Café

More than just a coffeeshop in Barrie, Homestead Artisan Bakery+Café specializes in providing gut-healthy sourdough breads. Their naturally leavened artisan breads are freshly made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Purchase loaves to-go or enjoy tasty sandwiches. The coffee is organic, freshly roasted, and always piping hot, while the café itself offers a picturesque, small town charm that makes you want to come back often. Visit Homestead Artisan Bakery+Café.

Dunlop Street Diner

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The Dunlop Street Diner serves up fresh, local fare in a recently renovated historical building. Come for the coffee but stay for the sumptuous brunch offerings, all-day breakfasts, and iconic sandwiches. The Dunlop Street Diner offers breakfast, brunch and lunch until 3pm from Sunday to Saturday. Visit Dunlop Street Diner.

Casa Cappuccino

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Casa Cappuccino has been a local favourite for many years. It is undoubtedly the type of place where everyone knows your name. In fact, it even served as the backdrop for Mayor Jeff Lehman’s announcement to run for re-election in 2018. Casa Cappuccino offers a wide selection of inventive lattes, cappuccinos and much more, with some dedicated patrons describing it as the only place in town to get a well-crafted Americano. Why not stop in and see for yourself? Visit Casa Cappuccino.

Chavo Crepes

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If you like your coffee with a side of brunch and a Cinderella story about a couple who went from making crepes at the Barrie Farmer’s Market to a food truck to this lovely Dunlop Street café, then Chavo Crepes is about to become your go-to spot. With a very well-reviewed menu, packed with both sweet and savoury crepes, you’re bound to find something for everyone. They even deliver! Visit Chavo Crepes.

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What if you could enjoy the tranquility, excitement and lakeside lifestyle that comes with time spent at the cottage, without all of the work that owning a cottage often entails? Even better, what if this could be more than just a weekend getaway, but your everyday life?

Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer who loves an early morning of kayaking, someone who enjoys a scenic stroll, or if you simply relish the idea of awakening to the lap and lull of the water, there is little denying that lakeside living can be a balm for body, mind and soul.

Rest and Relaxation

Just sitting by a lake can have a calming effect on us. There’s something indescribably peaceful about spending time by the water. This is where life’s natural rhythm takes over. In fact, significant research indicates that living near the water and natural green spaces can have a positive influence on your well-being.

Just imagine, the ebb and flow of the water, or the sight of water fowl at play, how about the brilliance of sunlight as it dances across the lake and the gentle rustle of a breeze in your hair. Here, you can unplug, unwind and simply breathe in your surroundings. Lakeside living leaves the hustle and bustle of the city behind. Doesn’t that sound like sheer bliss right about now?

Active Living by the Lake

Not ready to take it slow? No problem, because lakeside living can mean active living as well! Living on the lake in Barrie places excitement and outdoor activities right in your backyard! That makes it easy to embrace a lifestyle of healthy, active living. Walking is more enjoyable with a beautiful view and taking up a new sport like kayaking couldn’t be easier with the lake only steps away.

Barrie’s waterfront features five beaches, a sprawling 6.7 km waterfront trail (with a connection to the North Shore Trail), and an incredible array of offshore activities, such as sailing, kayaking, and even a 13,000 square foot inflatable waterpark.

Of course, the fun doesn’t end when winter arrives. With Snow Valley Ski Resort only a 10-minute drive from Dunlop Street, living in Barrie means year-round activity for outdoor adventurers of all ages.

Are you ready to give up the hyperactive big city life, or is your once bustling nest looking a little empty these days? If so, now is the perfect time to turn the lakefront lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of into your new reality!

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