Creative Barrie

Doors Open Barrie showcased the history and architecture of our city, and celebrated some of the places that make Barrie special. This year, Doors Open Barrie was paired with Culture Days, bringing free, hands-on arts activities to participating sites. Enjoy these snapshots from the weekend.

Culture Days continues until October 4, with plenty more opportunities to get creative and explore local arts and culture. Get the schedule at www.barrie.ca/CultureDays

It's the final week of Culture Days in Barrie! Celebrate arts, culture, and creativity with free events and experiences taking place across the community until October 4. Visit www.barrie.ca/CultureDays for details.

Culture Days 2026 | City of Barrie Each year, the City of Barrie is proud to celebrate Culture Days, a Canada-wide celebration designed to catalyze and inspire public participation in arts and culture. Culture Days programs invite the public to show appreciation for arts and culture in their own communities and nationwide. The Cul...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening of networking, creativity, poetry, and music. Special thanks to Barrie’s Poet Laureate, Tyneisha Thomas, and Justin Gonzalez for sharing their talents, and to all who helped make the night a memorable celebration of Barrie's arts community!

✨ Want to see what else is going on for Culture Days? Get the schedule of events at www.barrie.ca/CultureDays

Doors Open Barrie 2026 | City of Barrie Doors Open Barrie showcases the history and architecture of our city and celebrates some of the places that make our city special. Each year, communities across Ontario dedicate a day for local sites of interest to be opened to the public for free tours. Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Do...

To mark the beginning of Culture Days, join us and festival partners at a Flag Raising ceremony at the City Hall courtyard (outside by the fountain) on September 18 at 1pm. Stick around for a free performance by Baytowne Big Band inside starting at 1:30pm!

Want to see what else is going on for Culture Days? Get the schedule of events at www.barrie.ca/CultureDays

Work by The Steel Spirit Incorporated is currently on display at The First Floor Gallery. Come see the exhibit at City Hall and learn more at http://www.barrie.ca/FirstFloorGallery

Featured image: Rookie’s First, Stephen Roat, Acrylic

Design the 8th Annual Mayor's Innovation Awards Trophy!

Each year, a local artist or designer is selected to create a unique trophy that celebrates innovation while showcasing Barrie's creative talent. The selected design will be brought to life through a collaborative partnership with Georgian College's Makerspace. Design submissions are due by 5pm on October 20. Full details available at https://bit.ly/3UDVKLB

Photo: 2025 trophy designed by Neil Smith.