Barrie Uptown Theatre, Movie theater in downtown Barrie, Canada.
Barrie Uptown Theatre was a downtown movie house with eight screens showing both contemporary films and independent productions. The facility featured reclining seats and a licensed bar, added as part of a major 2009 renovation.
The theater opened in 1937 and operated for more than 80 years, serving the community throughout changing decades. It eventually closed in 2021 after operating through various transformations.
The venue served as the home of the Barrie Film Festival, where audiences regularly encountered Canadian and international independent films. Local movie enthusiasts gathered here to experience work beyond mainstream releases.
The theater was easy to reach and offered comfortable seating and refreshment options on site. Visitors could relax between showings and enjoy the licensed bar's offerings.
During the 1960s, the building featured a single grand auditorium with a full upper balcony and burgundy velvet seating. This classic layout created a communal viewing experience quite different from modern multiplex designs.
Location: Barrie
Inception: 1937
Official opening: 1937
Address: 55 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, ON L4N 1A3
Website: http://barrieuptowntheater.ca
GPS coordinates: 44.38860,-79.69150
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20
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