Barrie

Vibrant Nightlife, Shopping & Dining

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Welcome to Barrie & Beautiful Kempenfelt Bay!

Barrie is a four-season destination full of authentic experiences and year-round entertainment, recreation, and a vibrant lifestyle. Barrie is situated on Kempenfelt Bay where you can take in breathtaking views and enjoy the parks, trails, hiking, and beaches. Visit Downtown, where chef-owned restaurants are found on every corner next to unique shops. Stay to experience vibrant entertainment, nightlife, live performances, cultural events, and sporting events across the city. Barrie offers the largest and best shopping in Central Ontario. 

Be sure to check out Open Air Dunlop, every Saturday from June to September with a fully pedestrianized main street that brings together our local businesses, family activities, art activations, live performances and well over 25 on-street patios! And Lawnchair Luminata is happening every Wednesday from July – August where you can enjoy family friendly films of the past and present.