With plenty of year round activities and a gorgeous waterfront that hosts lots of festivals and events, swimmable beaches and nearby ski resorts, the city of Barrie is an inviting place to call home. In the month of July and throughout the summer, this city’s calendar is full of fun-filled activities for outdoor enthusiasts, art lovers and music fans alike.

Canada Day

Residents of Barrie enjoy celebrating the wonderful country they live in every year on Canada Day. If you are in the area, check out the many waterfront activities on July 1 including live music, children’s activities, street vendors and fantastic food. Stay late to enjoy the fireworks and enjoy a beer with family and friends.
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For film enthusiasts, Wednesdays in June, July and August offer wonderful opportunities to enjoy free outdoor screenings in the park. Bring your favorite cozy blanket or a couple of lawn chairs to spend some time under the stars enjoying a family favorite film or presentation by an up and coming artist. This is a perfect date night event or special night out for the entire family.

If craft beers, ribs and barbeque are more your style, you are sure to find some delicious food and a fine beverage or two at the Craft Beer & BBQ Festival July 9 through 12. Many different vendors will be on hand to tempt your taste buds and provide you with a great variety of local specialties.

On July 25, bring the kids out to see a gorgeous selection of classic cars from past eras. The Classics in the Park Show at Heritage Park will feature 300 classic cars and trucks. Owners will have opportunities to win trophies for best in show, and there will be plenty of door prizes, food and family fun for everyone to enjoy.

Building a Home and Life in Barrie

This list is but a small sampling of the many wonderful activities that Barrie residents enjoy every summer. The fun-filled family activities and eclectic mix of cultural festivals and events attract people of all ages to this region, and they play a part in making this area of the country an attractive place to live year round and build a Barrie custom home in.

Residents who choose to build a custom home in Barrie are as varied as the activities they enjoy here, and it is important for them to be very selective when choosing a general contractor to assist in building their Barrie dream home. While there are many different design and construction professionals in this region, individuals often have a better experience when they work with a professional who maintains a high work ethic that includes honesty, transparency and cost effective construction practices. Finding a local Barrie custom home building team is also important as these professionals have the greatest knowledge of the neighbourhoods in this wonderful community as well as building codes, the permit application process and inspection practices for residential construction.

Alair Homes Barrie is a local general contractor. We serve the cottage country by capturing the client’s vision of the perfect custom home and delivering a cost effective product that is superior in every way. Our transparent way of doing business and proprietary online system help us to put the customer in charge throughout every Barrie custom home project, and that results in a stress-free and enjoyable experience for our clients at a price that is often more affordable than they imagined.

If you are ready to enjoy all that Barrie has to offer and are considering building a custom home in the Cottage Country, give us a call to schedule your free, no obligation consultation.