Barrie services on the Civic Holiday

The Barrie Spirit Catcher at the waterfront. (CTV News Barrie)

The following Barrie services will be affected on the Civic Holiday, Monday:

Closures:

• City Hall will be closed.
• Recreation/Community Centres will be closed.
• Barrie Transit will run on a Sunday service schedule on Monday.
• Barrie Transit will be offering free Kempenfest shuttle service August 1 to 4.
• The Tiffin Boat Launch will be closed all weekend due to Kempenfest. A public boat launch is available at the Barrie Marina but has limited trailer parking.

Service reminders:

• Curbside collection: There will be no change to the waste collection schedule on Monday; curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled. Visit Curbside Collection Services for more information.

Parking:

• Waterfront parking, and parking in the hybrid and marina lots, is enforced 24/7/365.
• To park free in select waterfront areas, vehicles must be registered with a digital waterfront parking permit.
• Residents and visitors are advised that some waterfront parking lots will be closed on various days throughout the holiday weekend to accommodate Kempenfest. Parking information can be found here.

Fireworks:

Fireworks are not permitted on the Civic Holiday or surrounding days.

Beaches:

Residents and visitors are reminded that tents or sunshades are not permitted at beaches and waterfront parks. This is for safety and to maintain sightlines. Umbrellas supported by a single pole are welcome. Visit Barrie beaches for more beach guidelines.