What’s open in Barrie this weekend?

A crowd of people at Kempenfest in Barrie, Ont. on Sat., August 3, 2024 (CTV News/Steve Mann)

Barrie services on holiday Monday:

• City Hall: will be closed on Monday
• Recreation/community centres will be closed on Monday
• Barrie Transit will run on a Sunday service schedule on Monday
• Tiffin Boat Launch will be closed Friday to Monday due to Kempenfest - the upper section will be open for accessible parking by permit only.
• Public boat launch is available at the City’s marina (limited trailer parking).

Service reminders:

• Curbside Collection: There will be no change to the waste collection schedule on Monday; curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.
• Parking: Downtown parking (on-street and lots) is enforced on the civic holiday.
• Waterfront parking, and parking in the hybrid and marina lots, is enforced 24/7/365.

Additionally:

• Fireworks: Fireworks are not permitted on the civic holiday or surrounding days, as per the city’s bylaws.
• Beaches: Residents and visitors are reminded that tents and sunshades are not allowed at waterfront beaches and parks unless they have no more than one pole and one wall or side, to allow for clear and safe sightlines.