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Welcome to East Bayfield Community Centre (EBCC) in Barrie, a key city recreation hub offering versatile spaces for ice sports, swimming, fitness, and community events. Operated by the City of Barrie, EBCC features two ice arenas, a 25-metre pool, a gymnasium that can be divided into two spaces, three activity rooms (each accommodating up to 25), and a multi-purpose room with a 100-person capacity. With a generous 500-vehicle parking area and Barrie Transit service to the site, EBCC is easy to access for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re catching a regional swim meet, a youth or community event, or a training session, we’ve got you covered with practical details and ticket options.

Below you’ll find seating information for spectator areas around the ice, transit and parking guidance, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth trip to Barrie’s East Bayfield Community Centre.

Venue Overview

East Bayfield Community Centre is a multi-use recreation facility operated by the City of Barrie. It features two ice arenas, a 25-metre pool, a divisible gymnasium, three activity rooms (capacity 25 each), and a large multi-purpose room (capacity 100). The site hosts a variety of activities—from regional swim meets and community gatherings to training sites for notable events like Pan Am/Parapan Am pre-Games activities. While a fixed seating chart for spectators isn’t publicly published, the ice area typically accommodates around 200 spectators per event, with seating arrangements managed by EBCC staff for each occasion.

Getting There: Parking & Transit

Parking: The EBCC area provides ample on-site parking with a capacity reported around 500 spaces, making day-of-event parking convenient for attendees.
Transit: Barrie Transit serves the EBCC site, offering public transportation options to and from the venue.

Seating Info

Spectator seating is available around the ice with an approximate capacity of 200. Specific seating charts are not publicly published; EBCC staff coordinate seating for each event to ensure safety and visibility for attendees.

Nearby Hotels & Dining (Affiliate Recommendations)

Planning an overnight trip or a quick stay before or after an event? Consider these nearby accommodations, popular with travelers and event-goers in Barrie:

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie, ON L4M 6X9.
Venue type: Community Centre / Recreation Centre operated by the City of Barrie.
Facilities: 2 ice arenas, a 25-metre pool, a gymnasium (divisible into two), three activity rooms (capacity 25 each), and a multi-purpose room (capacity 100).
Parking: 500 spaces (parking capacity reported for EBCC area).
Transit: Barrie Transit serves the EBCC site.
Spectator seating: 200 capacity around the ice (no published fixed seating chart publicly available).
Notable events hosted: Pan Am/Parapan Am pre-Games training site (200+ seating; historical hosting notes), regional swim meets, Barrie Game Exchange (2025).
Renamed/demolished: EBCC is still East Bayfield Community Centre; no rename or demolition reported by the City of Barrie.
Nearby hotels: multiple Barrie properties (e.g., Best Western Plus Barrie, Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites, Comfort Inn & Suites Barrie, Fairfield Inn & Suites Barrie, Holiday Inn Express Barrie, Four Points by Sheraton Barrie).

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