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The Bill Barber Complex is a dynamic rental space that caters to various activities. The setup varies according to the needs of the users. The space is equipped with benches for seating, making it suitable for sports spectators and participants alike. Hockey enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of clearly marked lines and nets, providing an environment conducive to games.
History of the Bill Barber Complex
The Bill Barber Complex is named after Callander's own NHL player and Team Canada Alum.
Mr Barber was drafted in 1972 by the Philadeplphia Flyers and was interviewed by Natasha Wiatr, Callander Bay Museum Curator for his 50th anniversary;
On growing up playing hockey in Callander:
“Well you know, it was pretty much all that we had. My dad was a big hockey fan, and he had the Petro Can at the corner of Wasi Road and 654 right there… We lived upstairs and they ended up having a rink built right around the corner where we could skate every day, it was really our only sport besides baseball in the summers and soccer came in a little bit later. I fell in love with it in the sense of just, you know, the skating aspect and handling the puck and shooting the puck and that kind of stuff. We had some awesome teams that competed at a high level even though we were a small community and we didn’t lose a lot of games.
I love being up there – still come home in the summers, I love the people, I spend a little bit of time at the Tavern to catch up with everybody and other than that I usually hang my hat on the South Shore and chill out.
I’m fortunate enough to have four championship rings, three Stanley Cup rings, and an American Hockey League ring, I’m very proud of it. The thing about it though is that I thank the people of Callander for always supporting me, and of course your parents, they’re everything and my brothers especially – they’re the ones that were always pushing me a little bit which was good."
Interview originally recorded on May 6, 2020. Parts have been edited and/or condensed for space. You can listen to the entire interview on Youtube at www.youtube.com/callandermuseum
The Bill Barber Complex is a dynamic rental space that caters to various activities. The setup varies according to the needs of the users. The space is equipped with benches for seating, making it suitable for sports spectators and participants alike. Hockey enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of clearly marked lines and nets, providing an environment conducive to games. The complex also offers essential amenities, including electrical outlets and adequate lighting, ensuring a well-lit and functional space for sports and recreational activities. Whether for competitive matches or leisurely games, the Bill Barber Complex accommodates diverse needs within a well-equipped and adaptable environment.
Capacity:
• Varies
Amenities:
• Benches
• Hockey lines & nets (upon request)
• Electrical outlets & lighting
NOTE: The fees below do not include HST, which is required for all facility rentals. For more information, please email info@callander.ca.
• Rental Key Pick-Up - During summer hours we close at 1 pm on Fridays.
• Key Non-Return Fee: $50.00
• Noise By-Law Exemption for Event: $80 (applicable after 11 pm)
• These rates are subject to change without notice and are reviewed on an annual basis. Half day = up to 6 hours
• Full Day = anything over 6 hours
• The Renter is responsible for ALL set up and clean up associated with the event/rental.
PLEASE NOTE:
During the booking process, you will have the option to leave a note specifying your preferences. Please leave a note indicating your preferences, and our team will contact you to finalize the details.
*If you do not rent the entire facility for your event (Large Hall, Kitchen, Orton Room and Bill Barber), another event could be booked in the portion of the facility that has not been rented.
The Bill Barber Complex is a dynamic rental space that caters to various activities. The setup varies according to the needs of the users. The space is equipped with benches for seating, making it suitable for sports spectators and participants alike. Hockey enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of clearly marked lines and nets, providing an environment conducive to games. The complex also offers essential amenities, including electrical outlets and adequate lighting, ensuring a well-lit and functional space for sports and recreational activities. Whether for competitive matches or leisurely games, the Bill Barber Complex accommodates diverse needs within a well-equipped and adaptable environment.
Capacity:
• Varies
Amenities:
• Benches
• Hockey lines & nets (upon request)
• Electrical outlets & lighting
NOTE: The fees below do not include HST, which is required for all facility rentals. For more information, please email info@callander.ca.
• Rental Key Pick-Up - During summer hours we close at 1 pm on Fridays.
• Key Non-Return Fee: $50.00
• Noise By-Law Exemption for Event: $80 (applicable after 11 pm)
• These rates are subject to change without notice and are reviewed on an annual basis. Half day = up to 6 hours
• Full Day = anything over 6 hours
• The Renter is responsible for ALL set up and clean up associated with the event/rental.
PLEASE NOTE:
During the booking process, you will have the option to leave a note specifying your preferences. Please leave a note indicating your preferences, and our team will contact you to finalize the details.
*If you do not rent the entire facility for your event (Large Hall, Kitchen, Orton Room and Bill Barber), another event could be booked in the portion of the facility that has not been rented.
