Civic Holiday: What’s open and closed in Barrie

Several businesses across Barrie will have altered hours on Monday, Aug. 6, for the civic holiday. Here’s what you can expect.

What’s closed:

• All city recreation facilities
• Banks
• Government offices
• Canada Post mail collection and delivery
• Barrie Public Library will be closed both Sunday, Aug. 5 and Monday, Aug. 6.

What’s open:

• Tanger Outlet will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Vaughan Mills Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Upper Canada Mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Georgian Mall will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Barrie YMCA will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Canada’s Wonderland will be open from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
• LCBO
• The Beer Store
• Convenience stores
• Some pharmacies
• Some grocery stores
• Movie theatres
• Most restaurants and bars across the city

Waste collection:

• There will be no garbage, organics, recycling or yard waste collection on Aug. 6.
• Collection during the week of the holiday will occur one day later
• The landfill site is closed regularly both Sunday and Monday

Transit:

• Transit will operate on a regular Sunday service schedule on Aug. 6, with extra Kempenfest service all weekend
• Go Transit will be operating on a Saturday schedule

Parking:

• Downtown parking (on-street and lots) is free on weekends and statutory holidays
• Waterfront parking is enforced 24/7/365. Residents must display their permits and visitors are required to pay $3 per hour