Last updated on 30 April 2025.
This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Barrie between 1927 and 2019, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections.
Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.
Location list courtesy of Andrew Turnbull.
Location list
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- 52 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1952: Loblaws
- 1961: Loblaws
- 1966: Loblaws
- 1969: Loblaws
- 1974: Loblaws
- 1980: Loblaws
- 1982: Loblaws
- 1990: Mr Grocer
- Notes: Now Delta Bingo & Gaming
- 312 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1969: A&P
- 1974: A&P
- 320 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1974: Miracle Food Mart
- 1980: Miracle Food Mart
- 1982: Miracle Food Mart
- 1990: Miracle Food Mart
- 1994: Miracle Food Mart
- 2019: Centra
- Notes: Bayfield Mall. Listed as both 320 and 334 (1994). Unclear if Centra is in the same position as Miracle Food Mart.
- 400 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1990: A&P
- 1994: A&P
- 1998: A&P
- 2019: Metro
- Notes: Kozlov Centre
- 409 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1990: Sobeys
- 1994: Sobeys
- 1998: Sobeys
- 2019: Fresh Co.
- Notes: 411 (1990-94). Springwater Market Place
- 472 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 2019: Loblaws
- Notes: Zehrs in 2009.
- 450 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1974: Food City
- 1980: Food City
- 1982: IGA (Bayfield)
- 509 Bayfield St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1974: Dominion
- 1980: Dominion
- 1982: Dominion
- Notes: Georgian Mall; position unclear.
- 319 Blake St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1961: Dominion
- 1966: Dominion
- 1969: Dominion
- 1974: Dominion
- 1980: Dominion
- 1982: Dominion
- 1990: Mr Grocer
- 2019: No Frills (Chris’)
- Notes: Simcoe Plaza. 305 (1961).
- 11 Bryne Dr , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1998: Zehrs
- 2019: Zehrs
- 90 Collier St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1950: Superior
- 201 Cundles Rd E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1994: Zehrs
- 1998: Zehrs
- Notes: Closed 2016; now Giant Tiger
- 607 Cundles Rd E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 2019: Zehrs
- Notes: North Barrie Crossing Shopping Centre. Opened 2016-06-24.
- 9 Dunlop St E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1930: Eaton
- 16 Dunlop St E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1927: Loblaws
- 1930: Loblaws
- 1937: Loblaws
- 1942: Loblaws
- 1950: Loblaws
- 1952: Loblaws
- 1961: Loblaws
- Notes: 14-18 (1937 on)
- 22 Dunlop St E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1937: Dominion
- 1942: Dominion?
- 1950: Dominion
- 1952: Dominion
- Notes: Listed erroneously as 72-74 (1942), duplicating A&P’s address
- 31 Dunlop St E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1927: Dominion
- 1930: Dominion
- 74 Dunlop St E, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1942: A&P
- 1950: A&P
- 1952: A&P
- 1961: A&P
- 1966: A&P
- 1969: A&P
- Notes: 72-74 (1942-52).
- 18 Dunlop St W, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1937: A&P
- Notes: Elizabeth Street (1937)
- 68 Dunlop St W, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1950: R.N. Christie
- 1952: IGA (Christie’s)
- Notes: Elizabeth Street (1950-52)
- 102 Dunlop St W, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1942: J.W. Cheesman
- 1950: J.W. Cheesman
- 1952: Superior
- Notes: Elizabeth Street (1942-52)
- 11 Essa Rd , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1961: IGA
- 1966: IGA (Christie’s)
- 1969: IGA (Christie’s)?
- 1974: IGA (Christie’s)?
- 1980: IGA (Christie’s)?
- 1982: IGA (Christie’s)?
- 1990: IGA (Christie’s)?
- 1994: IGA (Christie’s)
- Notes: Currently Salvation Army store
- 41 Essa Rd , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1966: Red & White Foodmaster
- 50 Essa Rd , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1952: O.E. Fleetham
- 1961: Red & White (Fleethams)
- 555 Essa Rd , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 2019: Food Basics
- Notes: Opened by 2009.
- 420 Leacock Dr , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1994: Knechtel
- Notes: Letitia Heights Plaza
- 37 Mapleview Dr , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1998: Sobeys
- 2019: Sobeys
- Notes: Molson Park Drive (pre 2006)
- Market Square , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1966: IGA (Market Square)
- Notes: Exact location unknown
- 55 Mulcaster St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1998: IGA (Barrie)
- 165 Wellington St W, Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1966: Power
- 1969: Power
- 1974: Loblaws
- 1980: Loblaws
- 1982: Loblaws
- 2019: No Frills (Joe’s)
- Notes: Barrie Plaza. Store probably relocated within centre.
- 289 Yonge St , Barrie | Google Maps Link
- 1994: Zehrs
- 1998: Zehrs
- Notes: Allandale Marketplace. Now a Wholesale Club outlet (owned by Loblaws).