In response to significant rainfall and instances of water accumulation impacting properties in the Minet’s Point area, the City will be making a supply of sand and sandbags available to residents who are experiencing, or at risk of, property flooding.
Self-serve sand and sandbags will be available at the Minet’s Point parking lot (10 Lismer Blvd.) starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Residents must bring their own shovels to fill the bags. Supplies are available to all city of Barrie residents. Delivery of the supplies will not be provided. The supplies will be available as long as necessary or until the lake water recedes to typical levels.
Filled sandbags can be placed around lower‑level doors and windows to help prevent water from entering a home.
Given the significant rainfall affecting the city, residents are also encouraged to review Ontario’s flood emergency safety tips.
