Barrie, Ontario · Since 1989
Tattoos & piercings in Barrie, done right since 1989 Clean. Sterile. Proven.
Barrie's oldest tattoo studio. Every needle, tube and tool is single-use and opened in front of you, and nothing touches your skin until you love the design. That's how we've earned 35 years of repeat clients and seven community awards.
- Custom
- Cover-ups
- Large pieces
- Colour & black and grey
- Piercing
- Kids' ear piercing
- Body jewelry
What we do
What can we make for you?
Modern technique, traditional roots, and top-quality inks, needles and equipment. Pick where you're starting from.
Custom Tattoos
Your idea, drawn from scratch and refined with you until it's right.
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Cover-Ups
If someone says “nice cover-up”, we failed. No one should ever know.
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Large Pieces
Sleeves, backs, chests and legs, including the 3 Day Sleeve Challenge.
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Piercing
Needle-only piercing, implant-grade jewelry and Barrie's kids' ear piercing HQ.
Learn moreThe team
Find the right artist for your idea
Each artist has a specialty. Look through their work, then email the one whose style you love.
Fresh from the studio
Recent work
Why Pushing Inc.
Why Barrie has trusted us since 1989
We helped develop Ontario's inspection and cleanliness standards, and we still hold ourselves to them on every client. You'll watch your artist set up and tear down your station.
- Professional tattooing, Barrie & area
- Body and ear piercing with needles, never guns
- Implant-grade, hand-polished body jewelry
- Health-department inspected and family oriented
Kids' ear piercing
Kids' ear piercing, done the safe way
Barrie's kids' ear piercing headquarters. Sterile needles, never guns, for kids five and up, with free check-ups for life.
- Single earlobe$30
- Double earlobe$50
- Other ear piercings$40
- Face & mouth$50
- Body$50
- Genital$100
- All prices plus the cost of jewelry
What people say
Don't take our word for it
Had a cover up done last week by Jamie AMAZING work his drawing was exactly what i wanted his personal touches and artistic input helped me get the perfect tattoo not a hint of previous tattoo...not only is he extremely knowledgeable, keeps a very sterile shop ,his level of patience is outstanding …
Samantha
Jamie the owner is the epitome of professionalism, a great leader, and a truly amazing artist as well.
Jason is immensely creative speed demon, I've not seen ink hit skin with such accuracy and precision at such a speed ever. Never mind watching him paint or just sketch its mind blowing to behold.
Client review
I had my first tattoo here with the wonderful artist, Jason! He brought my vision of the tattoo to life, and I was very happy with the results. I did not feel nervous at all, and the sensation of the needle was not as bad as I thought. He was very informative about the after-care instructions too. …
Niya McRae
First time here looked at website quiet a few times & finally decided you know what i’ll give it a shot, Got my nose piercing done by Ryan she did an amazing job my first nose piercing always wanted one, she made me feel comfortable she was very kind & very professional & place & tools were new & …
Client review
Excellent place to get a tattoo, Jamie is better then anyone around the area.
Highly detailed work which is what I wanted.
I highly recommend him.
Kevin
Jamie is an amazing artist and a brilliant conversationalist. Extremely clean and professional facility. A big Thank you to Jamie and the rest of the team. Keep up the great work! Cheers
Kalifornia
Amazing experience with Jeff! We were here last year for my daughter’s 6th birthday to get her ears pierced… and it went so well, we came back for a second ear piercing for her 7th birthday. …
Client review
First time to this shop. My artist was Jason who did an amazing job. Shop is very clean and all the staff are very friendly. I don't believe you could wrong with choosing any artist that works in this establishment. I will most definitely be booking again. …
Pat Allen
My granddaughter wanted to get her ears pierced and we did not want to go to your typical shopping mall type store or hair salon, being a family that loves ink we reached out and the service provided was amazing with most she was a little intimidated about it happening once we arrived to have the …
Client review
Amazing professional environment as well as welcoming for a first time tattoo experience. 100% will be coming back for my next tattoo.
Jason was my artist and he is super kind and informative and was able to answer all my questions. …
Kiera Blackett
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jamie on 2 of my tattoos. His artistic work exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere at Pushing Inc is friendly and welcoming. Not to mention professional and exceeding infection prevention and control protocols.
Monica Curtis
Laid back, fun environment especially if you’re getting you’re first tattoo/piercing! Common down and experience something holy in the old church!!
Kayla
Came here thinking i'd ask some questions and get a piercing consult and left with both nips pierced. That's how good these guys are ! I'm also a piercing virgin and Jeff and his apprentice Ryan were so amazing that i wanted to get it done right then and there. …
Ashley K.
Got my first first "Pushing Inc" tattoo over 23 years ago. Have had nothing but great experiences and awesome tattoos from the Pushing Inc crew over the years. I definitely recommend Jamie as an incredible tattoo artist and a man focused on customer service. Always super clean and professional. …
Sandy PG
Was up in the Barrie area and wanted to get my first tattoo on Canada Day. Decided to go with Pushing Ink and definitely a great choice. Jamie designed my tattoo just as I wanted. This being all new to me he made me feel very comfortable. …
Judy F-F
Craig Searles reviewed Pushing Inc. Tattoo Emporium — 5 star
I recommend Pushing Inc.Tattoo Emporium very highly, whether it is your first time or you are just adding to your collection. This business has been established in Ontario for 20 plus years and has earned it's stellar reputation. …
Craig Searles
Had a great experience with Jamie from Pushing Inc as my tattoo artist. I came with the idea and he ran with it. Loved the design and the finished artwork. Well, still have more work needed by back pieces are like that. …
Rowan Merrick
Studio news
Events, awards & updates
It's time, time for the circus
Aurora Kicks Off The 2026 Ontario Tour! It's time, Pushing inc is on the road to Inked Circus Join us April 24th-26th and play with us at the Circus Tattoo Expos, we love them, we love meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends Are you ready for our award winning artists to create an award worthy tattoo on you? Let's create some award winning art for the show, we get boasting rights and you get an amazing piece of art. Where: Stronach Recreational Complex. When: April 24th-26th Fri:...
2026 Tour Dates Inked circus
Pushing Inc is off to the Circus.. The 2026 Ontario Tour! It's time, Pushing inc is on the road to Inked Circus We're in, The full tour, 8 stops, 8 Cities, 8 chances to play with us Tattoo Expos, we love them, we love meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends Are you ready for our award winning artists to create an award worthy tattoo on you? Let's create some award winning art for the show, we get boasting rights and you get an amazing piece of art. Get in touch and let's talk...
Christmas 2025 Gift Card Giveaway
It Starts Today Thank you everyone who has stopped in, shared your ideas, trusted us to bring them to life on you and left with a smile. It makes our day to see you smile. Because we are so grateful to each and every one of you, we run a special at Christmas, it is the only special we ever run and some of you may be familiar with it. Every year at this time we gift you money, that's right. For every $100 Pushing Inc Gift Card you purchase, we give you a $25 Pushing Inc Gift Card as our gift...
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On the corner of Mapleview & Essa
Studio hours
- Tuesday – Friday12 pm – 8 pm
- Saturday11 am – 6 pm
- Sunday & MondayClosed