Amenities
Animals & Pets
All pet owners must sign and comply with the Pet Policy of the Corporation which outlines the requirements and limitations around having a pet in the building. A suite is permitted to have one (1) pet of “domestic” nature i.e. a dog, cat, bird, or a reasonably sized aquarium with fish. No exotic pets are allowed.
Guest Suites
There are two guest suites which are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis to people visiting residents. The use of the suite is in strict accordance with the rules approved by IOOF which are made available at the time of rental. All arrangements will be made with the IOOF and the resident. The resident will be responsible for their guests. The suite check-out time is 11:00 am. Pets are not allowed to stay in the guest suites.
Hair Salon
The Terraces’ Hair Salon is located in the pavilion, (on the 2nd floor between the 2 buildings, by the dining room). Hours and prices are posted at the Salon.
Fitness Room
The fitness room is equipped with floor mats, weights, yoga balls, a treadmill and stationary exercise bikes.
Laundry
Each suite has the necessary hook-ups for a stackable washer/dryer or combined washer/dryer unit. There is one set of coin-operated laundry equipment available for use on the 3rd floor of each building.
Library
Small libraries are located on the fifth floor of both buildings for the convenience of everyone at The Terraces. Shelves are well stocked with a variety of hard and soft cover books and some talking books.
The Barrie South Public Library is located on Dean Ave next to the entrance to the strip mall and behind Zehrs.
Parking Garage
All vehicles must be licensed and roadworthy. Vehicles are not to be repaired in the parking lots. Trailers are not to be parked in the parking lots without the IOOF Seniors Homes’ written permission.
There is limited parking for guests around the property. Residents are asked to avoid using guest parking spaces for their own vehicles.
A car wash for residents’ use is located in the parking garage. The car wash is open from May 1st to October 31st.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is available with a city bus stop on the corner of Dean Avenue and Madelaine Drive. The Barrie South GO station is walking distance.
Social Activities
The Terraces residents organize the many activities and social events. There are numerous card games, exercise classes, a craft club, computer lab, etc.
Wellness Centre
The Wellness Clinic at the Terraces is a Nurse Practitioner led clinic funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Long-Term Care. The Nurse Practitioner in consultation with a local physician provides a wide variety of health, education and counselling services to people who reside within our buildings and some from the local community. Patient load is finite, but preference is given to the IOOF Seniors Homes residents of the Terraces and Heritage Place.