Horse-drawn wagon rides will once again clip-clop their way through downtown Barrie. The city's annual Winterfest brings back the historical village that was Barrie and presents the new downtown, complete with snow tube and helicopter rides. A community tradition, Winterfest has been named one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. The outdoor activities are held at Heritage Park and Meridian Place on Sat., Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown activities include: Ice sculptures; Lumberjack shows (Saturday only); 'Nature in Winter' program Shows by Speaking of Wildlife; Horse-drawn wagon rides; Snow Valley's mini tube slide; Inflatables; Buskers and family entertainment, including Team T&J, FireGuy, and NorthFIRE Fire and Ice Circus Show; Fire pit warming zone; Helicopter rides (fee associated), and Vendors.

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