There is a jammed packed schedule of outdoor activities from horse-drawn wagon rides, dogsled rides, mini-tube run, lumberjack shows, giant snow slide, ice maze, polar bear swim, snowshoe demonstrations and much more. The Festival of Ice features 300 pound blocks of ice carved into themed masterpieces. This year’s theme is Frozen in Time, showcasing some of the favourite fairy tales and rhymes.
The Polar Bear Swim will take place on Sunday 12:00pm at Centennial Beach, near the washroom building. Come take a dip in Kempenfelt Bay, there is no pre-registration required and no fee to participate.
Last years event had over 25,000 people in attendance and it is named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario! For more information visit Winterfest and Festival of Ice information guide.
Heritage Park & Memorial Square
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ice maze
Horse-drawn wagon rides sponsored by Near North Customs Brokers
Snow sculpture & slides (weather dependent)
Dog sled rides - $2 per person (weather dependent)
Snowshoe demonstrations
Simcoe County Museum
Snow Valley's mini tube slide
Helicopter rides - $45 per person
Pony rides - $5 per person
Scouts winter cookout ($)
Winter midway ($)
BodyZorbs donated by Elephant Thoughts Event Entertainment
Festival of Ice
Saturday - 10:00am to 9:00pm, Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Marvel at artistic masterpieces carved out of three hundred pound blocks of ice by professional carvers. This year's icy wonderland theme is Frozen in Time, with some of our favourite fairy tales and rhymes.
Toronto Kite Fliers
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am to 5:00pm (weather dependent)
Back by popular demand, the Toronto Kite Fliers return to Winterfest to host an even bigger display of colourful and unique kites from across the province. This year's special guest is Philippe Thibault of Laval, Quebec. Watch the skies over Kempenfelt Bay as they soar overhead!
Support Barrie's Grocery Assistance Program
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am to 5:00pm
The shelves are low! When you come down to Heritage Park during Winterfest, please bring a donation of non-perishable food or cash for Barrie's Grocery Assistance Program. Your donation will go a long way in feeding Barrie families during this time of year.
Lumberjack Show
Saturday & Sunday - 12:00pm, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
Watch expert lumberjacks demonstrate their incredible skills - speed sawing, axe throwing, and chainsaw carving.
Other Locations - Saturday & Sunday
Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum
36 Mulcaster Street (across from the MacLaren)
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Bring the whole family, warm-up with a hot chocolate, and check out the exhibits in Barrie's only downtown museum. Listen to Sgt. Murray and Pvt. Smith, dressed in full 1880s period uniforms, as they relate the history of Barrie's own Militiamen and provide insight into Barrie's military heritage.
Frozen in Time @ Your Library!
Barrie Public Library, Angus Ross Room - 60 Worsley Street
Celebrate Winterfest and warm up with some fun at Barrie's Public Library!
Saturday - storytime at 10:30am, drop-in crafts from 11:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday - drop-in crafts from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Please note - activities are for children of all ages and there is no registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
MacLarenArtCentre - 37 Mulcaster Street
Gallery hours - Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm Suggested admission $5. Explore contemporary art with your family! Two exciting winter exhibitions are now on view, Interiors of Place by Joanna McEwen and Terminal by Kelly Wallace. After touring the galleries, warm-up by our fire and enjoy a hot chocolate from our Radio Cafe, open from 7:00am to 4:00pm.
Sunday - 1:30pm-3:00pm - Parents and children are invited to participate in a special Winterfest themed Family Sunday Workshop. Join regional artist Theresa Bott to create your very own three-dimensional snowflake. Admission is $5 per child or free for MacLaren Family Membership holders. Check it out at www.maclarenart.com!
Let's Go Skating
Enjoy skating at one of Barrie's arenas for only $1 per person!
East Bayfield Community Centre - 80 Livingstone Street East
Saturday - 12:30 to 2:20pm
Allandale Recreation Centre - 190 Bayview Drive
Saturday - 5:30 to 7:20pm
Sunday - 11:00am to 12:50pm
Eastview Arena - 453 Grove Street East
Sunday - 2:30 to 4:20pm
Holly Community Centre - 171 Mapleton Avenue
Sunday - 12:30 to 2:20pm
Other Locations - Saturday Only
Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale - 8:00am to 12:30pm
Central United Church - 54 Ross Street
Start your day with the 20th annual pancake breakfast at Winterfest - $6 for adults, $3 for children under 11, and preschoolers are free. Yummy!
Barrie Farmers' Market - 8:00am to 12:00pm
City Hall Rotunda - 70 Collier Street
Get an early start to Winterfest with a great variety of produce, artistry, and baking at Barrie's Farmers' Market!
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - 11:30am to 2:30pm
47 Owen Street - corner of Owen & Worsley Streets, across from the Library
Warm-up at the 8th annual HOT, HOT, HOT event! HOTdogs, HOT chocolate, HOT homemade soup and bakery fresh bread will be for sale. Family activities include free face painting, crafts, and a clown.
Soup's On! - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
City Hall Rotunda - 70 Collier Street
Mmm...there's nothing more satisfying at this time of year than a bowl of heart-warming soup. Stop by City Hall to enjoy a variety of soups from local restaurants to tempt your taste buds. All proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. For more information, contact Christine at cdrury@hsf.on.ca or call (705) 737-1020.
Other Locations - Sunday Only
Polar Bear Swim - 12:00pm
Centennial Beach, near washroom building
Are you brave enough to take a frosty dip in Kempenfelt Bay? There's no pre-registration required and no fee to participate, just show up at Centennial Beach ready to take the plunge! Spectators welcome - a sight not to be missed. Check out K.C. Colby from CTV News Barrie and Jamie Hall from B101 as they brave the chilly water of Kempenfelt Bay. Presented by the City of Barrie Aquatics Staff and the Barrie Fire Department.
Weekend Events
February Blues
February 2 - 5
Shake off cabin fever at the 15th annual February Blues Festival. Visit many great restaurants, bars, bistros, libraries and concert venues in Barrie and area to enjoy Blues and Jazz music performed by some of Canada's most brilliant artists. For more information, visit www.barriejazzbluesfest.com.
Reel Stories Film Series - Imperial Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street West
February 3 - 5
In its 8th year, Reel Stories returns for a thought-provoking weekend festival of documentaries and fact-based films from Canada and around the world including:
Friday, 7:00pm - Pina (Germany/France)
Saturday, 1:00pm - Surviving Progress (Canada)
Saturday, 4:30pm - Crossroads (USA)
Saturday, 7:00pm - My Week with Marilyn (UK/USA)
Sunday, 1:00pm - Into the Abyss (Canada/Germany)
Sunday, 4:00pm - You've Been Trumped (UK)
Sunday, 7:00pm - Buck (USA)
For more information, visit www.barriefilmfestival.com.
Easter Seals Chili Fest - Southshore Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive
Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Warm-up with a variety of chili and vote for your favourite! All proceeds to Easter Seals.
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