🍁 🍂 🌞 Family Fall Hike @ The Track and Tower Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park

Algonquin Park is among the most beautiful parks in the world, and there is no shortage of hiking trails to explore. It’s a bit of a further drive (2-3 hours depending on the trail you choose), but well worth it once you get there!

The Track and Tower Trail is an 8km loop trail near Nipissing. It can be a bit muddy in the fall so don’t forget your hiking boots!

Difficulty: moderate

🗺️ Trail Map Information

🎅🎄 Visit the Holiday Market @ Friday Harbour

Visit Friday Harbour this holiday season for a European-style Holiday Market with a 40 foot tree, chalet cabins, festive treats, and all the holiday decor you could want. The market features vendors, themed warming lounges, photos with Santa, and special features from restaurants and retailers on the promenade.

📆 Friday November 22nd until Sunday December 29th.

🎄The tree lighting ceremony will be on Saturday, November 23rd at 5 pm and includes live musical performances and special guests. Before that, check out the kids activities at Santa’s Workshop from 3 pm to 4 pm.

📍 3999 Friday Drive, Innisfil.

🎸 Get your tickets to the Arkells @ Sadlon Arena

Get a chance to see the Juno award winning Arkells next weekend right in our home town. Founded in 2006 in Hamilton, the band has released 9 albums with hits like “Oh, The Boss Is Coming!”, “Leather Jacket”, “11:11” and “Knocking At The Door”. They’ve been nominated for 15 Juno awards winning Rock Album of the Year twice, and Group of the Year six times.

📆 Concert Date: Friday November 29th at 7:30 pm.

📍 Sadlon Arena. Barrie

🥘 Recipe of the Week: White Chicken Chili

As the weather gets cooler, there is no better comfort food than chili! You can serve it with cornbread, biscuits, baked potatoes or some toasted sourdough bread. Keep it in the fridge for 4 to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months (we love an easy freezer meal).

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📅 Mark Your Calendar ⏰ 

The Barrie Recreation wish list is available starting on November 26h and program registrations opens on December 3rd at 8 am. Set your alarms!

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 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

👮‍♀️Barrie Police Chief’s Gala in Support of Women & Children’s Shelter @ Liberty North - 6 pm to 11:30 pm. Learn more.

🎬️ Friday Flicks @ Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Movie: Sleeping Beauty. Learn More.

👧 Matilda The Musical Jr @ Georgian Theatre - Friday 7 pm, Saturday 2 pm and 7 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. Get tickets.

🎵 Tons of Clay Live @ Donaleighs - 9:30 pm to 1 am. Learn more.

Saturday 

🎣 Ultimate Ice Fishing Show @ Sadlon Arena - 9 am to 6 pm. Kids 12 and under are free. Get tickets.

🤶Deck the Halls Artisan Market @ Allandale Rec Centre - 10 am to 3 pm. Learn more.

💐 Holiday Market @ Bradford Greenhouses Barrie Location - 10 am to 4 pm. Learn more.

🎄 Quayles Brewery Christmas Market - 11 am to 5 pm. Learn more.

🏳️‍⚧️ Write for Rights - Amnesty International @ Barrie Library Downtown - 2 pm to 4 pm. Learn more.

🎵 Swollen Members with Robbie G @ Queens Nightclub - 7 pm. Get tickets.

🤣 YukYuks Standup Comedy Show @ CW Coops - 7 pm. Get tickets.

🎸 The Practically Hip @ Rec Room Barrie - 7:30 pm. Learn more.

🥁 Rob Watts Band Live @ Donaleighs - 9 pm to 1 am. Learn more.

Sunday

🎣 Ultimate Ice Fishing Show @ Sadlon Arena - 10 am to 5 pm. Kids 12 and under are free. Get tickets.

💐 Holiday Market @ Bradford Greenhouses Barrie Location - 10 am to 4 pm. Learn more.

🎄 Quayles Brewery Christmas Market - 11 am to 5 pm. Learn more.

🎨 Family Sundays @ the Maclaren Art Centre - 1 pm to 2 pm or 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Theme: Icy Animals. Learn more.

🍸️ Cocktails & Comedy @ Nawabs Indian Cuisine - 6 pm to 8 pm. Learn more.

🌞 🌤️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday - 6 🌡️ 4 l 🌧️ l 70% 🌧️ l 26 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday - 6 🌡️ 🌧️ l ☀️ l 70% 🌧️ l 27 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday - 4 🌡️ 1 l 🌤️ l 30% 🌧️ l 24 kmh 🌬️ 

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