Welcome to Barn on Main Gallery & Gifts, a creative destination in the heart of Bayfield, Ontario. Our gallery is a celebration of art, family, and the beauty of Southwestern Ontario, featuring original works by two sisters: Kathryn Tyrrell and Julia Squire.
Nestled behind Bayfield’s beloved bookstore, our gallery is housed in a historic barn that has stood for over 160 years. This beautifully weathered structure, with its rustic charm and storied past, provides the perfect backdrop for art that honors nature, time, and transformation.
Kathryn Tyrrell is an accomplished visual artist whose oil paintings capture fleeting moments in time—places, moods, and landscapes in transition. Her work, painted both en plein air and in the studio, reflects a deep connection to history and the natural world. With formal training at the Grand Central Atelier in New York and a Fine Arts degree from the University of Waterloo, Kathryn’s award-winning pieces have appeared in juried exhibitions such as Paint Ontario and the Hamilton Plein Air Festival.
Julia Squire brings a dramatic perspective to the gallery with watercolours steeped in indigo tones and moody skies over Lake Huron. Her work focuses on the shoulder seasons—those quiet, powerful times between summer and winter—highlighting the contrast of cold winds and warm golden skies. Inspired by the lake, its storms, and the raw beauty of transitional weather, Julia’s paintings evoke the strength and serenity of nature at its most elemental.
At Barn on Main, you’ll also find thoughtfully curated gifts that reflect the spirit of Bayfield and Ontario’s West Coast. Whether you’re an art collector, a gift seeker, or simply exploring, we invite you to step inside, slow down, and experience creativity in its purest form—within the walls of a barn that has witnessed generations.
Barn on Main Gallery & Gifts
Where art, history, and community come together