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, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun.
The 2025 event features favourite winter activities all day including spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating, and much more! Complete the evening by visiting one of Downtown Barrie’s many restaurants.
Activites at Centennial Park & Will Dwyer Park
Enjoy the many activities taking place Saturday, 10am–5pm and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
- Snow Valley’s mini tube slide
- Speaking of Wildlife exhibit
- Inflatables and games
- Buskers & family entertainment – stay tuned for the full schedule
- Fire pit warming zone
- Sculpture by artist Siggi Buhler
- Toronto Kite Fliers showcase of kites of all sizes, shapes, and colours in a special winter aerial display (weather permitting)
- Fireside Marshmallow Roasting: Back by popular demand, the fireside marshmallow roasting experience. Roast a marshmallow over the warm glow of the hardwood fire.
- Nature Play Trailer: Play with the ice and snow in a unique way. The Sandy Shores Snow Kitchen will have an assortment of loose natural parks with a full kitchen set up along with a Snow Hut among the evergreens.
- Scouts winter cookout ($)
- Vendor market ($)
See website for full details and schedules.
