Over 40 projects receive nearly $14 million to help them recover and to grow the economy in Barrie and surrounding Bruce Grey Simcoe counties

Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA)

Revitalize the historic downtown core with large gateway arches, pedestrian signage, electrical and laneway improvements, and expansion of outdoor restaurant patio infrastructure.

$425,000

TRF

Corporation of the Town of Midland

Enhance the shoreline with repaired walkways, new lighting, air conditioning, public art and a welcome centre.

$500,000

TRF

Hardwood Ski and Bike

Purchase and retrofit a modular trailer with industrial kitchen equipment to create a full service food facility.

$100,000

TRF

Orillia and Lake Country Tourism

Create new virtual bike tour videos and enhance cycling and biking infrastructure in the Orillia and Lakes Country area.

$30,000

TRF

Orillia Museum of Art and History

Develop a public art plan and develop tourism products within the City of Orillia.

$331,700

TRF

Putt Mini Golf*

Install a gender-neutral washroom and sanitizing station; and implement a new digital system for online booking.

$100,000

TRF

Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain

Install new energy-efficient heating systems that power the hot and cold pools, walkway snow melt and in-floor heating systems in the facilities.

$100,000

TRF

South Georgian Bay Tourism | Georgian Triangle Tourist Association and Convention Bureau

Create a website to connect visitors to over 500 tourism operators in Simcoe and Grey counties, including culinary and Indigenous tourism experiences.

$50,000

TRF

Talk Is Free Theatre

Support the 2021 and 2022 "Bees in the Bush" festival at different outdoor locations throughout Barrie, through free live in-person programming.

$170,000

TRF

The Corporation of the City of Barrie

Create a Sport Tourism Strategy for the City of Barrie in partnership with Tourism Barrie to provide essential information and recommendations to attract sports events.

$110,000

TRF

Blue Mountain Village Association

Replace sections of an accessible boardwalk and add a floating stage at the Blue Mountain Village Mill Pond to host free musical performances.

$750,000

CCRF

Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA)

Update and add new garden features, as well as installation of bike racks.

$280,000

CCRF

Corporation of the City of Orillia

Improve Wi-Fi and internet capabilities and create a new space to host events at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park.

$603,750

CCRF

Corporation of the County of Simcoe

Construct a fully accessible trail through 100 acres of restored habitat and an outdoor pavilion area at Kirtland Warbler Habitat Restoration Project site.

$285,745

CCRF

Corporation of the County of Simcoe

Create a destination site called Wiidookdaadiwin to provide First Nations education with a viewing deck, and gathering spaces, accessible pathways, interpretive signage, Indigenous plantings and sculpture.

$564,071

CCRF

Corporation of the Municipality of Grey Highlands

Construct an outdoor, accessible three season community hub at the Burnside Parkette.

$121,400

CCRF

Corporation of the Town of Hanover

Renovate the Hanover Civic Theatre to improve accessibility, insulation, ventilation, electrical and fire infrastructure.

$750,000

CCRF

Corporation of the Town of Midland

Improve pedestrian access and expand Little Lake Park trails and amenities, including accessible ramps, an accessibility beach pathway and signage.

$198,750

CCRF

Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains

Build a new pavilion, concession stand and accessible washrooms at Moreau Park, as well as accessible playground equipment and improved access to the beach at Little River Park.

$562,500

CCRF

Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA)

Install permanent road closure swing gates in a section of downtown Barrie to facilitate the closing of the road for events and programming.

$216,810

CCRF

Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach

Create an accessible community garden, outdoor kitchen gathering space, as well as renovate an existing barn at the Riverstone Retreat.

$103,235

CCRF

Environment Network

Improve Collingwood Sunset Point Park Playspace with social, sensory and physical experiences for all ages and abilities.

$274,985

CCRF

Harmony Centre Owen Sound

Retrofit the historic Harmony Centre Owen Sound building with energy-efficient heating and HVAC systems, windows and insulation.

$555,000

CCRF

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

Install and replace accessible platforms and safety railings at the Tiffin Pond.

$13,000

CCRF

Rotary Club of Orillia

Repair and replace the roof and exterior paint of the Rotary Train Station at Couchiching Beach Park in Orillia. 

$12,784

CCRF

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 545

Improve the interior and exterior of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 545 building in Port McNicoll.

$243,750

CCRF

Singhampton Community Centre

Improve energy efficiency and accessibility of the facility by upgrading the attic insulation, installing a new roof and attic vents, new insulated and accessible exterior entry doors, panic bars and custom windows.

$16,500

CCRF

Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce

Renovate and expand the Community Information Centre with accessibility features including ramps, automatic door openers and large print signage, as well as a digital booking kiosk and new canopy structures to host seasonal markets.

$120,000

CCRF

Springwater Public Library

Improve the Elmvale branch of the Springwater Library with new accessibility and safety features.  

$47,985

CCRF

The Bruce Trail Conservancy

Improve the Hogg's Falls, Grey Highlands portion of the Bruce Trail Recreation Network by adding new bridges, boardwalks, trails, stairways and signage.

$119,930

CCRF

The Corporation of the City of Barrie

Revitalize and construct play courts and playgrounds, as well as new energy-efficient lighting throughout the City of Barrie.

$682,500

CCRF

The Corporation of the City of Barrie

Rehabilitate the landscape at the John Edwin Coupe Park and renew the streetscaping around the Barrie Public Library in the City's downtown core. 

$750,000

CCRF

The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

Purchase and install accessible lifts at various facilities, including the Arran-Elderslie Municipal Office, the Paisley Community Centre, and outdoor pools located in the Town of Chesley and the Village of Tara.

$213,750

CCRF

The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

Replace and construct splash pads throughout the municipality, including in the main parks of Paisley and Tara.

$393,750

CCRF

The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

Rehabilitate sidewalks within the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie by replacing existing interlocking brick sidewalks with concrete.

$750,000

CCRF

The Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula

Revitalize and improve accessibility of Bluewater Park, including dock and causeway repairs, washroom improvements, interpretive signage and a new amphitheater.

$375,000

CCRF

The Corporation of the Township of Tiny

Create an accessible entrance, parking area and pathways at the Simcoe community park.

$30,000

CCRF

The Corporation of the Township of Tiny

Rehabilitate the trail bridge on the Tiny Trail.

$93,031

CCRF

The Karma Project Community Food Co

Improve the community garden space at Talbot Park in Port McNicoll by installing bike racks, raised garden beds, accessible pathways and other features.

$60,000

CCRF

The Lions Club of West Grey Durham

Revitalize the Durham Trestle Bridge Park in Durham's downtown.

$158,043

CCRF

The Township of Georgian Bluffs

Construct an accessible playground for children with disabilities by installing accessible slides and rings and an autism board.

$56,250

CCRF

Tom Thomson Art Gallery

Retrofit the exterior and interior of the Tom Thomson Art Gallery with accessible features, including an elevator, ramps, accessibility features in washrooms, ramps, new stairs and improved signage.

$390,000

CCRF

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Construct a new site entrance and parking to access amenities at the Bolton Camp Site.

$750,000

CCRF

Town of Innisfil

Create a new outdoor public space which will include a multi-use ice skating trail, accessible stage, event space, washrooms and kiosks, a water feature, and accessible connecting trails.

$750,000

CCRF

Township of Springwater

Improve accessibility and safety of the North Simcoe Rail Trail.

$750,000

CCRF