The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun.
Marvel at artistic masterpieces carved from 300lb blocks of ice by professional sculptors right before your eyes on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday! One of Winterfest’s most popular features, the 2024 ice sculptures celebrate the theme of flight. Sculptures will be lit to enjoy at night and remain at Meridian Place as long as the weather permits.
Activities & Features
- Fish Underwater exhibit: Learn about the fish in the lake with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (Saturday only)
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Snow Valley’s mini tube slide
- Nature in Winter programming, including the City’s portable nature play kitchen
- Speaking of Wildlife exhibit
- Inflatables and games
- Buskers & family entertainment
- Fire pit warming zone
- Marshmallow roasting on a wood-burning fireplace
- Snow sculpture by artist Siggi Buhler
- Toronto Kite Fliers showcase of kites of all sizes, shapes, and colours in a special winter aerial display (weather/wind permitting)
- Helicopter rides, weather permitting ($)
- Scouts winter cookout ($)
- Vendor market ($)
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