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The typical Canadian thing to do is to have a rink in the back yard. It can be a lot of work, putting up the boards, flooding the area, and then maintaining it - shovelling off the snow.
However, some people only have to shovel off a skating area on the ice in front of their home on the bay.
In backyard - need someone who knows how to do it -I know you need boards to set the area, but not sure exactly how it gets flooded. Then you need the shovel to keep the snow off it, and the ice smooth.
Don't forget your skates, and if it is for hockey, the net, sticks, and puck, and pads. Recommend a helmet too
If you do it like these people do in the picture - you just need to keep shoveling off the snow, and I guess trying to keep the ice smooth by flooding it. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Barrie is home to sports... all year round.
What's your sport?
Hockey? Well there are lots of teams around, from school teams to the Barrie Colts of the OHL(Ontario Hockey League). There is a very active Minor Hockey League for all levels. A number of arenas around the city to chose from too.
Skating - Barrie is home to the world famous, Mariposa Skating Club, but there are lots of other skating programs around as well.
Skiing - Alpine and Nordic (Downhill and Cross country) throughout the winter, as long as Mother Nature cooperates.
Golfers will find a large variety of clubs in the Barrie area
Sailors love Kempenfeldt Bay for the long deep straight channel for racing. Check out the Barrie Yacht Club.
Boaters will find the city marina plus a couple of other marinas in the area.
There are curling clubs, racket ball/tennis courts, swimming pools... athletic clubs around... as I said, pretty much name your sport and Barrie will have something fo you.
If you like to watch the horses, just south of Barrie is Georgian Downs for harness racing, and there are also slot machines there.
Barrie Speedway for those car enthousists.
Depends upon your sport, obviously.
If you don't have the gear, lots of sporting good stores from the sports departments of the Canadian Tire and Walmart stores, to some of the bigger sports specialty stores to the smaller independent sports stores like Garner's Sports. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports Watching
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The City Marina Park is just that - a Marina. I suspect that many of those who have boats here live in the new condos not far from the marina. Nevertheless, if you have a boat you might consider using it. I'm not sure, but it may also be possible to rent a boat here if you have your license handy.
Your boat... if not, possibly your license/permit Leave a Comment Theme: Boating/SailingDirections: south of Heritage Park and the Wish Catcher
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On a crisp winter day, take your skates to City Hall and go skating. Sometimes, skaters from the Mariposa Skating Club, or some of the other figure skating clubs will perform, allowing you to see the local talent, or some of the up and coming international skaters who are training in Barrie.
Warm clothes, but not too warm that when you get moving you don't feel too uncomfortable. Ice skates properly fastened, and mitts or gloves. A hat is a good idea too, to keep from losing too much body heat. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Collier Street at MulcasterDirections: North-west corner of Collier & Mulcaster Street.
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