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What’s open and closed in Barrie and Simcoe County for Family Day

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As Family Day approaches, several businesses and services in and around Ontario’s Barrie and Simcoe County region will be operating on different schedules. Here’s a look at what is open and what is closed over the next few days.

Family Day activities

  • The Simcoe County Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is hosting a selection of indoor and outdoor activities including snowshoeing, tobogganing and access to the skate trail, weather permitting. It is also hosting a games lounge, a tour of museum galleries, and a travelling exhibit called Tales of Fantasy.
  • The City of Barrie is hosting a Family Day Winter Adventure from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday at the Barrie Community Sports Complex (2100 Nursery Road in Midhurst). The event is free. Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, broomball, axe throwing, a bonfire warming zone, circus and fire performers at 11 a.m. 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
  • There is a drop-in schedule of activities taking place at the City of Barrie’s recreation/community centres, including public skates and swims
  • Residents are encouraged to experience the beauty of Barrie as a winter city through self-guided activities for the “Nature in Winter” pop-up at Sunnidale Park on Saturday, Feb. 17.

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  • Barrie City Hall will be closed on Monday.
  • Barrie Public Library will be closed on Monday.
  • Downtown parking (on-street and lots) in Barrie is free on statutory holidays, including Family Day.
  • The Simcoe County Administration Centre will be closed to the public on Monday, including the Service Simcoe Contact Centre.
  • All Ontario Works and Children Services offices are closed Monday.

Garbage collection

  • There will be no garbage, organics, or recycling collection in Barrie on Monday. Collection will occur one day later than normally scheduled for the remainder of the week.
  • There will be no changes to the Simcoe County curbside waste collection schedule.
  • All Simcoe County waste drop-off facilities are closed Monday.

Transit

  • Barrie Transit will run according to its Sunday service schedule on Family Day.
  • GO Transit will be operating on its Saturday schedule on Monday.
  • LINX Transit will not operate on Monday with the exception of Route 4, which will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Malls

  • Georgian Mall will be closed on on Monday.
  • Tanger Outlets will be open Monday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Park Place hours on Monday might differ depending on the store.

Other services

  • All LCBO stores will be closed on Monday
  • All Beer Stores will be closed on Monday
  • The Wine Rack says all stores will be open throughout the weekend and on Monday
  • Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart hours may vary depending on location. People can check store hours at iamsick.ca.
  • Hours at restaurants and other service outlets may vary over the holiday. People are advised to check websites or call ahead before heading out.

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