What’s open and closed in Barrie this Easter long weekend

Several businesses and city services will have altered hours for this year’s Easter long weekend. Here’s what to expect:

Good Friday (April 19):

• The Upper Canada Mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Vaughan Mills will be closed
• Barrie Transit will not operate service
• Go Transit will operate on a Sunday service schedule
• There will be no garbage, organics, recycling or yard waste collection in Barrie
• Downtown parking on-street and in lots is free
• Barrie City Hall will be closed
• The Barrie landfill will be closed
• The Allandale Recreation Centre, the East Bayfield Community Centre and the Holly Community Centre will operate on shortened hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 20: 

• Curbside collection for garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste will occur on Saturday, instead of Friday
• Easter activities are planned at the Allandale Recreation Centre, the East Bayfield Community Centre and the Holly Community Centre

Easter Sunday (April 21):

• The Upper Canada Mall will be closed
• Vaughan Mills will be closed
• Barrie Transit will not operate service
• The Allandale Recreation Centre, the East Bayfield Community Centre and the Holly Community Centre will operate on shortened hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Easter Monday (April 22):

• Barrie City Hall will be closed
• Barrie Transit will resume regular service
• Curbside collection for garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste will occur as usual
• The Allandale Recreation Centre, the East Bayfield Community Centre and the Holly Community Centre will resume regular operating hours

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