Residents of Barrie, Ontario say they feel lucky to have survived powerful tornado

Tornado causes extensive damage in Barrie area

Reasons to Head to Barrie This Weekend For Winterfest 2026

Barrie Winterfest 2026 is back this weekend! Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10:00am–5:00pm Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 10:00am–4:00pm Location: Centennial Park & other locations throughout Barrie FREE to attend and no ticket needed! The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest each year, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. The 2026 event features favourite winter activities all day, including spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, family entertainme

The mugs are ready, and the marshmallows are calling! The Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trailofficially launches this weekend, kicking off February with a month-long celebration of local flavour, creativity, and winter charm. Beginning Saturday, February 7, and running throughout the month, the Hot Cocoa Trail invites residents and visitors to explore Downtown Barrie while enjoying specialty hot cocoa creations, sweet and savoury treats, and unique retail experiences from locally owned businesses. P