The Municipality of Gordon / Barrie Island was established in 2009 with the amalgamation of the municipalities of Gordon and Barrie Island, but the roots of both places go back to the late 1800's. Spanning over 250 kilometers with a year-round population of around 500, our municipality is best known for its rich agricultural history that's still thriving today. They make their home and cottages here. Come visit us sometime and see for yourself why many people value and appreciate Gordon/Barrie Island for hunting, sport fishing, farming, starting businesses, raising families, and enjoying retirement. With a wide range of natural beauty including limestone cobble shores, rolling pastures, bur oak prairies and inland lakes, there's no place quite like Gordon/Barrie Island. 

* Please be reminded that dog tags are required for the 2024 season. Please drop by the office to renew your dog tags for the new year before April 1.

* Fire permits are not required during the winter months, but they are required beginning April 1. Please be mindful of getting your fire permit before you want to have a campfire or burn stuff in a burn barrel. Fire permits are free.

* The next council meeting will be on May 7, 2024.

* Beginning April 19th, residents of Gordon/Barrie Island can come into the office on Noble Sideroad to pick up a garbage bag to help clean up the litter along the roads. They will also received an Earth Day cap and t-shirt for their volunteer effort. Let's do a good turn for the environment as well as our residents. Help clean up the mess of those who litter! This will be from April 19 to April 22.

* Earth Day 2024 is on April 22. Earthday.org is unwavering in its commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2024. We will be having a tree-planting ceremony on Friday, April 19th at 3:30pm in front of the Gordon/Barrie Island office at 29 Noble Sideroad to celebrate Earth Day. All attendees will be given a "blossom kit," which is a peat puck in a wooden box with seeds that you can use to grow lavender. More details to come. Check back later.

* Emergency Preparedness Week is from May 5 - May 11. The theme for this year is "Plan for Every Season." Promotional materials will be posted as well as guidelines and preparedness advice.

* We will be planting trees again at the Gordon/Barrie Island office on Friday, May 24th. It is part of the nation-wide tree-planting Relay of 2024. There will be a photo op to celebrate the event.

When the load restrictions end, we will announce here on the website. Check back when the weather warms. IT is expected these load restrictions will end around April 25th.

To read more newsletters, check out our archive on the Newsletters page here on our website.

Please drop by the Gordon/Barrie Island office at 29 Noble Sideroad to pick up this year's dog tags for your doggie(s)!

The Coin Club meets every second Sunday at 1pm at 29 Noble Sideroad. All are welcome. The meetings go until 3pm.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Municipality of Gordon/Barrie Island is currently looking for volunteers for our various committees, boards and special events. Inquires can be made at our administration office on Noble Sideroad.

Taxes will be due August 31st, 2024 . (Tax bills will be sent out in May 17th, 2024)

Payments can be made directly at the Municipal Office,

or can be e-Transferred using the clerk@gordonbarrieisland.ca email address.

Be Prepared for An Emergency!

Emergencies can happen without notice, but being informed, building a kit, and making a plan will help keep you and your family safe. Emergency Management Ontario states that all individuals should have an emergency personal kit capable of keeping you safe for a minimum of three days. Check it out here:  http://ontario.ca/beprepared #EPWeek2019 #BeEmergencyReady #ONReady 

For more information about emergency management, please check out the page

on this website at Emergency Preparation - Municipality of Gordon/Barrie Island (gordonbarrieisland.ca)

Municipality of Gordon / Barrie Island Office Hours:

Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Our Office is located:

29 Noble Sideroad

PO Box 680

Gore Bay, ON P0P 1H0

Tel: 705-282-2702