SUN FEB 3HERITAGE PARK & SPIRIT CATCHER 10 AM – 4 PM

Horse-drawn wagon rides Snow Valley’s mini tube slide Bonfirewarmingzone Simcoe County Museum Inflatableslide,BodyZorbs,minigolf, topshothockey,curling Gameslounge–iceshuffleboard, ice hockey table Scouts winter cookout ($) Toronto Kite Fliers winter kites display (wind permitting) MapleTaffy Helicopter rides ($60/person weather permitting) Skate on Heritage Park pond (weather permitting)

Ice & Snow SculpturesMarvel at spectacular ice and snow sculptureshighlightingtheClansoflocalIndigenousculture,alsofeaturingauniquedisplayofartworksuspendedinice, createdbyfriendsoftheBarrieNativeFriendship Centre.

Barrie Native Friendship CentreLearnabouttheIndigenoushistoryofmaplesyrupharvesting,fromstartingafirewithafirebowtotradingwiththesettlers.

Toronto Maple Leafs Mobile Fan Zone presented by ScotiabankCheckoutapieceofScotiabankArena,walktheinsideofareplicadressingroomandsitinaplayerstall,orbringyourskatesandtakeafewlapsontheirtemporaryrink. (rink is weather permitting)

Snowshoeing & Snowboarding TryoutsnowshoeingwithhelpfromMEC Barrie or the little ones can learn to snowboardwiththehelpoftrainedstafffromSalomon and Snow Valley.

11 AMFireGuy at Meridian Place Stage

12 PM, 1:30 PM, & 3 PMLumberjack ShowWatch expert lumberjacks demonstrate speedsawing,axethrowing,and chainsaw carving.

12 PMTeam T & J at Meridian Place Stage

12:30 PM & 2 PM Speaking of WildlifeLearnaboutsomeofCanada’scutestfurryfriends.Jointhematforspecialinsightsintothelifeofthewild.

1 PMFireGuy at Heritage Park1 PMWalking Tour with Barrie's Town CrierMeet the Town Crier at the Meridian Place Stagefora1hourguidedwalkingtourhighlightingtruestoriesofBarrie’s Victorian past. 2:15 PMTeam T & J at Meridian Place Stage3 PMFireGuy at Meridian Place Stage

OTHER LOCATIONS10 AM – 10 PM Let’s Go SkatingBringyourskatesandenjoyfreeskatingatoutdoor rinks at:BarrieCityHall,70CollierStreetCentennialPark,61LakeshoreDrive

11 AM – 12:50 PMToonie SkateAllandaleRecreationCentre190BayviewDrive($2/person) 11:30 AM – 4:30 PMSample Bannock & Learn to Hoop DanceBarrieNativeFriendshipCentre, 175BayfieldSt.

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMKnowledge Keepers: Clans & Clan GovernanceBarrieNativeFriendshipCentre,175BayfieldSt.JeffMonagueoftheMartenClanandElderoftheChimnissingFirstNationshareshistraditionalknowledgeofAnishnawbe Clansystemofthisareaandtheirrolesin the community.

12 PMPolar Bear DipCentennialBeach,61LakeshoreDriveAreyoubraveenoughtotaketheplunge?Free to participate and no pre-registration required.Spectatorswelcome.

12 PMHoop dancing with Theland & Elaine KicknowswayBarriePublicLibrary,60WorsleyStreet

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Mariposa Skating Showcase & Learn to SkateCityHallRink,70CollierStreetEnjoyaskatingdemonstrationfromBeginnertoInternationalcompetitors,andthenputonyourskatesandjointhemontherinkforaLearn to Skate session.

12 PM – 3 PMGrey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum36 Mulcaster StreetWarm up with a hot chocolate and listen to Sgt.Murray,dressedinfull1880’sperioduniform,ashesharesinsightintoBarrie’smilitary heritage. 12:30 PM – 1 PM Storytime by the Fire MacLaren Art Centre, 37MulcasterStreetGather‘roundthefireplaceforacozystorytimeexploringtalesofwondrous wintery adventures.

1 PM – 3 PMToonie SwimAllandaleRecreationCentre 190BayviewDrive($2/person)

1:10 PM – 1:30 PMNational Film Board ScreeningsMacLaren Art Centre, 37MulcasterStreetEnjoywinter-themedfilms–Meltdown, It’sSnow,andLudovic:TheSnowGift.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PMWinterfest Family Workshop MacLaren Art Centre, 37MulcasterStreetWorkcollaborativelytocreateaseriesofmixed-media artworks inspired by all things winterwithartistSeanGeorge–fromthecoloursofwinterlandscapestotheshapesandtexturesofsnowflakes.

2 PM – 3 PMJennifer Podemski: Winterfest Indigenous Speaker SeriesBarrie Public Library, 60 Worsley StreetAstorytellerbehindandinfrontofthecamera,Jennifersharesthestoryofherprofessionalcareer.WatchanexclusiveroughcutscreeningfromFutureHistoryfollowedbyaTalkBacksession.Askquestionsandlearnmorefromthisaward-winningfilmandtelevisionproducer/actor.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PMSimcoe Contemporary Dancers MacLaren Art Centre,37MulcasterStreetPerformingastructuredimprovisationinspired by current exhibition Two Legacies,aswellasworksfromtheircurrentrepertoireandasneakpeekofnewwork-in-progress.Local artists are invited to draw the performersusingpencilinrealtime.

6:30PM – 8:20PM Toonie SkateHollyCommunityCentre,171MapletonAvenue($2/person)

SAT FEB 2HERITAGE PARK & MERIDIAN PLACE 10 AM – 5 PM

Horse-drawn wagon rides Snow Valley’s mini tube slide Bonfirewarmingzone Simcoe County Museum Inflatableslide,BodyZorbs,minigolf, topshothockey,curling Gameslounge–iceshuffleboard, icehockeytable,andmore Scouts winter cookout ($) Toronto Kite Fliers winter kites display (wind permitting) MapleTaffy Helicopter rides ($60/person weather permitting) Skate on Heritage Park pond (weather permitting)

Barrie Native Friendship CentreLearnabouttheIndigenoushistoryofmaplesyrupharvesting,fromstartingafirewithafirebow to trading with the settlers.

Toronto Maple Leafs Mobile Fan Zone presented by ScotiabankCheckoutapieceofScotiabankArena,walktheinsideofareplicadressingroomandsitinaplayerstall,orbringyourskatesandtakeafewlapsontheirtemporaryrink. (rink is weather permitting)

Snowshoeing & SnowboardingTryoutsnowshoeingwithhelpfromMECBarrieor the little ones can learn to snowboard with thehelpoftrainedstafffromSalomonandSnow Valley.

10 AM – 10 PMIce & Snow SculpturesMarvel at spectacular ice and snow sculptures highlightingtheClansoflocalIndigenous culture,alsofeaturingauniquedisplayof artworksuspendedinice,createdbyfriends oftheBarrieNativeFriendshipCentre. Icesculptureswillbebeautifullylitatnight. 10 AM – 2 PMDog Cart RidesThelittleonescantakearideforaminimum$2donationtotheLionsFoundationofCanadaDogGuides.

11:30 AMTeam T & J at Meridian Place Stage

12 PM, 1:30 PM, & 3 PMLumberjack ShowWatch expert lumberjacks demonstrate speed sawing,axethrowing,andchainsawcarving.

12:30 PM & 2 PM Speaking of WildlifeLearnaboutsomeofCanada’scutestfurryfriends.Jointhematforspecialinsightsintothelifeofthewild.

1 PMBattle of the Chainsaws Meridian PlaceProfessionalicecarversgohead-to-headintheultimate ice carving battle.

1:20 PMWalking Tour with Barrie's Town CrierMeet the Town Crier at the Meridian Place Stagefora1hourguidedwalkingtourhighlightingtruestoriesofBarrie’s Victorian past. 3 PMTeam T & J @ Meridian Place Stage

OTHER LOCATIONS8 AM – 12 PMBarrie Farmers’ MarketCityHallRotunda,70CollierSt.

8:30 AM – 12:30 PMPancake BreakfastCollierUnitedChurch,112CollierStreetStart your day with delicious pancakes – a Winterfesttradition!HostedbytheBarrieLion’sClub–$7foradults,$3forchildrenunder11,preschoolersarefree.

10 AM – 11 AMNookmis Learning Circle: Winterfest Indigenous Speaker SeriesBarriePublicLibrary,60WorsleyStreetLearn traditional stories and songs shared in theOjibwaylanguagebyErnestineBaldwin,Nookmis(Elder)fromtheBarrieNativeFriendship Centre.

10 AM – 4 PMGrey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum36 Mulcaster StreetWarm up with a hot chocolate and listen to Sgt. Murray,dressedinfull1880’sperioduniform,as he shares insight into Barrie’s military heritage.

10 AM – 10 PM Let’s Go SkatingBringyourskatesandenjoyfreeskatingatoutdoor rinks at:BarrieCityHall(70CollierStreet)CentennialPark(61LakeshoreDrive)11:30 AM – 4:30 PMSample Bannock & Learn to Hoop DanceBarrieNativeFriendshipCentre, 175BayfieldSt.

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMKnowledge Keepers: Clans & Clan GovernanceBarrieNativeFriendshipCentre,175BayfieldSt.JeffMonagueoftheMartenClanandElderoftheChimnissingFirstNationshareshistraditionalknowledgeofAnishnawbe Clansystemofthisareaandtheirrolesin the community.

12:15 PM – 1:30 PMMariposa Skating Showcase & Learn to SkateCityHallRink,70CollierStreetEnjoyaskatingdemonstrationfromBeginnertoInternationalcompetitors,andthenputonyourskatesandjointhemontherinkforaLearntoSkate session.

1:30 PM, 3 PMHoop dancing with Theland & Elaine KicknowswayEastBayfieldCommunityCentre 80LivingstoneStreetE.

7 PM – 8:50 PMToonie SkateEastBayfieldCommunityCentre 80LivingstoneStreetE.($2/person)

Take the FREE WINTERFEST SHUTTLE Saturday 9:30 AM - 5 PM & Sunday 9:30 AM – 4 PMBayfield Mall (Coulter Street Transit Stop #203), Barrie Native Friendship Centre to the downtown Barrie Transit Terminal.For a full schedule, visit barrie.ca/winterfest

Kempenfelt Bay

Heritage ParkSnow & ice sculptures, horse-drawn wagon rides, lumberjack show, tube slide, maple taffy, skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing, vendors and more.

Meridian PlaceHistoric Walking Tour with Barrie's Town crier, family entertainment, Maple Leafs Fan Zone, curling, minigolf, and Battle of the Chainsaws (Saturday) and more.

Barrie Transit TerminalPark ‘n ride shuttle from Bayfield Mall

Barrie Native Friendship Centre 175 Bayfield StreetKnowledge Keepers: Clan System, bannock samples, learn to hoop dance, park ‘n ride shuttle stop

Centennial ParkSkating rink, polar bear dip

Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street Nookmis Learning Circle, Jennifer Podemski

City Hall 70 Collier Street Barrie Farmers’ Market, skating rink, Mariposa Showcase & Learn to Skate

Grey & Simcoe Foresters Museum, 36 Mulcaster Street

MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Family workshop, Simcoe Contemporary Dancers performance, National Film Board screenings, and story time by the fire

Collier Street United Church112 Collier StreetPancake breakfast (Saturday only)

Parking Lots & on-street parking throughout downtown Barrie

Event Site, road closure

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barrie.ca/winterfest

GREAT WINTER WEEKEND EVENTSFEBRUARY WEEKENDSDowntown Barrie’s #HotCocoaTrail www.downtownbarrie.ca January 31 - February 3February Blues Festival www.barriejazzbluesfest.com

Visit barrie.ca/events for more great events in February.

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