News Release - City of Barrie
The 2023 Barrie Air Show will be taking place on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday June 11. The free and family-friendly event is in partnership with the City of Barrie, the Canadian Forces Base Borden, the County of Simcoe, and the Downtown Barrie BIA.
Iconic Canadian aircraft and demonstration teams will be taking to the skies over Kempenfelt Bay at 1:00 p.m. each day with an opening address starting at approximately 12:30 p.m. The show will include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds (431 Air Demonstration Squadron), the Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team, a CF-18 tactical demonstration, and the Northern Stars Aeroteam.
The weekend will also include:
- Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Activities and vendors at Heritage Park, including Canadian Forces Base Borden interactive displays, vehicles, and the kiddie commando course
Recommended viewing for the Airshow is at Heritage Park, Centennial Park, Will Dwyer Park, Southshore Park, Allandale Station Park, Minet’s Point Park, or any of the small parks along the north and south shores of Kempenfelt Bay. Tune in to 87.9 FM from the waterfront to follow along with show commentary.
Getting to the 2023 Barrie Airshow
Barrie Transit is offering a free park ‘n ride shuttle from Allandale Rec Centre (190 Bayview Drive) and Bayfield Mall (320 Bayfield Street) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on June 10 and 11. Visit MyRideBarrie.ca/News to download the shuttle schedule.
Parking is available within walking distance along the waterfront and throughout the downtown. Visit Barrie.ca/Parking for details.
The following road closures will be in effect over the weekend:
- Dunlop Street from Maple Avenue to Mulcaster Street on Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Simcoe Street from Bayfield Street to Dunlop Street East from Saturday at 6:00 a.m. through to Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Viewing from the water
For the safety of the public and airshow pilots, a safety line will be formed from Brentwood Marine to Johnson’s Beach. Water access and water-based activities will be restricted in the area west of the line (including Centennial Park and Minet’s Point Park) during the following times:
- Sunday, June 11 – 12:00pm to 4:30pm
*Times are approximate and subject to change on the day of the show
Restricted activities include boating, access in and out of the marina and boat launches, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, etc. The safety line will be enforced by the Barrie Police and their service partners on Lake Simcoe.
The Tiffin Boat Launch will be closed all day June 9 -10 and June 11 until 5:00 p.m. Boaters are encouraged to consider using nearby public launches including Innisfil and Orillia area.
Personal Safety
For the personal safety of all spectators, please consider the below recommendations:
- Wear ear protection, especially for children
- Wear a hat, sunglasses and apply sunscreen
- Stay hydrated
- Leave your drones at home. Drones of any kind are not permitted to fly within the restricted airspace
The 2023 Barrie Airshow demonstration teams will be performing a practice run on Friday, June 9.
For more information including performer biographies and a full event schedule, visit Barrie.ca/Airshow.
Banner image - supplied - City of Barrie
