Meridian Place is an outdoor, urban amphitheatre located in the heart of Barrie, Ontario next to Memorial Square and north of Heritage Park.

[2] The naming rights for 25 years were sold to Meridian Credit Union.

[3][4] A rainbow crosswalk has been installed crossing Simcoe Street between Meridian Place and Heritage Park.

[7] The person who has led the protests was charged with a $800 fine by the Barrie Police Service.

[7] On April 17, People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Beriner attended the protests and gave a speech in front of a crowd of hundreds of protesters.