Mother’s Day: 1) Here’s what’s happening in Barrie this Mother’s Day!; 2) Local Mother’s Day Gift Guide; 3) Free recreational fishing returns for Ontario waters Mother’s Day weekend
1) Here’s what’s happening in Barrie this Mother’s Day!
Mom’s do so much for us and now’s your chance to pamper her!
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By Marie Gagne, May 6, 2025
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to show mom just how much you appreciate her. We have your guide to the best restaurants to eat at and activities to do for a perfect Mother’s Day in and around Barrie!
Mother’s Day Brunch
There’s a huge number of locations in Barrie and Simcoe County holding special Mother’s Day brunches for you to treat mom!
- Barrie Hill Farms ($20) – enjoy a delicious brunch. Afterwards head out to the picking fields to pick-your-own fresh asparagus and peruse the local vendor market (Sunday only). Seatings at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM.
- Tangle Creek ($75 for adults, $29 for kids under 15, $19 for kids under 8, $8 for kids under 3) – Enjoy Tangle Creek’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch with seatings starting at 9:30 AM.
- Fern Resort ($48 for adults, $30 for kids under 12, $18 for 3 year olds, FREE for kids 2 and under) – Enjoy a long list of tasty classics at Fern’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Seatings times at 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM.
- The Briars ($88 for 13 and up, $44 for kids 12 and under/FREE for kids under 3) – Enjoy a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch full of tasty dishes, chef selections, and more. Seatings at 11 AM, 12 PM and 1 PM.
- Manito Shrine Club ($20 per person, $5 for kids under 12) – Head to the Manito Shrine Club in Clearview for a delicious breakfast. Proceeds are in support of Shrine Hospital Kids.
- Horseshoe Resort ($55 per person, $25 for ages 5 to 12, Free for 4 and under) Treat Mom to a special day filled with delicious flavors. Reservations required.
- Fare Restaurant ($47 per person, $24 for kids 12 and under, FREE for kids 2 and under) Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and bottomless beverages in Orillia on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11.
- Gustav Chophouse & Bar ($59 per person, $25 for kids ages 4 to 10, FREE for 3 and under) Headed to Collingwood? Celebrate mom with a delicious brunch and quality time with loved ones at our annual Gustav’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet.
- Noel’s Nest ($49.26 per person) Indulge in a scrumptious Caribbean brunch spread featuring traditional dishes and flavors from the islands on May 11 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Mother’s Day Yuk Yuk’s Standup Comedy Show
CW Coop’s is hosting a Mothers Day Brunch with YukYuks Comedy on May 11. The show will feature headliner Anjelica Scannura, MC Hannah Veldhoen, and Jesse Ralph. Tickets are $49.24 or $36.10 each for groups of 8.
Mother’s Day Concert: Regal Jazz Band
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lively and free Sunday afternoon concert at the Wasaga Beach Public Library! Enjoy the energetic sounds of the Regal Jazz Band as they perform fun, toe-tapping Dixieland jazz. It’s a wonderful way to spend time with your mom, grandmother, and the whole family.
Mother’s Day Floral Workshop
Create a special gift for Mom at the Mother’s Day Floral Workshop, hosted by Olivia Armstrong and Emily Buchinger. Head to The Foxden from 1 PM to 4 PM on May 10 for a hands-on session where you’ll craft beautiful floral bouquets and baskets—just in time for Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day Brushes & Blooms
Press Market in Collingwood is hosting a Mother’s Day Brushes & Blooms Paint Party, offering a fun and creative way to celebrate. Guests will paint a vibrant 11×14 floral design using professional-quality supplies, with pre-traced canvases and aprons provided.
No experience is needed, as participants will receive step-by-step guidance.
Each attendee will also take home a lovely spring tulip bouquet from Bloom and Spade. Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event.
Mother’s Day Charcuterie Workshop
On Friday, May 9, Olive Oil Co. in Barrie is hosting a special Mother’s Day Charcuterie Workshop, where participants will learn to craft stunning and delicious charcuterie boards.
This hands-on class covers the art of arranging cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and other treats, along with expert tips for creating a picture-perfect spread. Suitable for all skill levels, the workshop offers a fun and creative way to celebrate the moms in your life. All materials are provided, and guests will take home their completed boards to enjoy.
RELATED: Check out our local Mother’s Day gift guide for gift inspiration …
Whatever you choose to do with her this Mother’s Day, wrap it all up with a hug and an “I love you”.
2) Local Mother’s Day gift guide
Love you, mom!
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By Marie Gagne, May 9, 2025
They do so much, work so hard, and shower us in love all year round. One day is not nearly enough to show them how much they mean but we can certainly try! Here’s a local gift guide mom will love this Mother’s Day!
Mom’s do so much, work so hard, and shower us with so much love all year round. One day is not nearly enough to show the ladies in our lives how much they mean, but we can certainly try! Here’s a local guide with gifts mom will love this Mother’s Day!
Barrie Flowers 649
We’ll start the list with a Mother’s Day classic: flowers. Moms love them and Barrie has no shortage of amazing florist shops to get the perfect bouquet. If you’re in the South end, Barrie Flowers 649 has a Mother’s Day special with standard, deluxe, and premium bouquets available for same-day pick up or hand-delivered right to mom’s door.
Other local florists include Wild Lotus Floral Design; Karen’s Flower Shop, and Flowers And PineWorld
Edible Arrangements
If there’s anything mom might like more than a bouquet of flowers, it’s a bouquet of flowers she can eat! Edible Arrangements has tons of delicious options from full bouquets to smaller berry assortments. And rest assured, if it’s delicious covered in chocolate, you can probably get it!
Bradford Greenhouses
We all know the jingle and Bradford Greenhouses is usually one of the first places you think of when you think of flowers. But did you know that they also have other Mother’s Day gifts like gardening accessories, bracelets, and purses?
J’adore
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J’adore has lots of delicious gift options that mom’s will love from unique cheeses to delicious chocolates . They’re also hosting a Mother’s Day Wine and Cheese Tasting on May 11 at 6 PM. The tasting comes with 2 wines and 6 kinds of cheese from around the world.
Charitable Donation
If mom already has everything, making a donation to an important cause is definitely something that will bring a smile to her face.
RELATED: Your guide to the perfect Mother’s Day in Barrie and Simcoe County …
3) Free recreational fishing returns for Ontario waters Mother’s Day weekend
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By Julius Hern, May 7, 2025
Ontario is offering Canadian residents the opportunity to fish for free across the province this Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11.
This weekend marks the second of four opportunities for free fishing this year. Father’s Day weekend (June 14-15) and Family Fishing Week (June 28-July 6) are the other two periods Canadian residents can fish for free.
“Fishing is a timeless Ontario tradition that brings people together. Whether you’re an experienced angler or casting a line for the first time, fishing is a great way to connect with loved ones and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer,” said Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris. “This Mother’s Day weekend, why not get outside and enjoy the water with friends and family, all while supporting local jobs and communities that thrive through fishing.”
Over one million licensed anglers spend $1.75 billion per year on recreational fishing in Ontario, making it a vital part of Ontario’s economy with regards to local tourism and jobs. Mother’s Day weekend and other such opportunities for free fishing offer those new to the activity a chance to give it a try and experience it firsthand.
Canadian residents fishing for free during the Mother’s Day weekend must carry federally or provincially-issued identification, showing name and date of birth. All conservation licence catch and size limits, sanctuaries and all other fishing regulations still apply.
While all veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can fish for free recreationally within the province whenever and wherever fishing is allowed, most people between the ages of 18 and 64 must have an Outdoors Card and a licence to fish outside of free fishing periods.
Ontario fishing licences can be purchased online or in-person at participating ServiceOntario or authorized licence issuer locations.