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City Overview

The City of Barrie continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing and dynamic cities. Its location in proximity to the great outdoors and recreational activities promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. Barrie manages to achieve an important balance; with ample parkland, a beautiful waterfront and heritage downtown it maintains a community-minded 'small town feeling', yet at the same time continues to grow and prosper with all of today's modern conveniences, business and development. With these benefits, Barrie is not only a wonderful place to vacation, but an ideal spot to call home.

City Organizations

City of Barrie: Visit the City of Barrie's website for city information ranging from current population, community information, and council updates. www.barrie.ca

Economic Development Office: Barrie Means Business! To find out information on our city as a business location, or to set up a meeting, contact the Economic Development Office. www.barrie.ca, edo@city.barrie.on.ca

Community Partners

Downtown Barrie: Contact Downtown Barrie for business and event information taking place in our vibrant, heritage downtown. www.downtownbarrie.ca

Georgian College: Georgian College is a highly regarded institute offering a wide range of dynamic programs including university and advanced studies. www.georgianc.on.ca

Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce: To get in touch with our area's business community. Contact the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce: www.barriechamber.com

Information Barrie (Barrie Public Library): A community information and referral service offering information on everything from child care to support groups, also including an extensive Community Events Calendar. www.library.barrie.on.ca

City Location

Fifty minutes north of Toronto surrounding the shores of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe, Barrie, Ontario is the hub of Simcoe County. With a pristine waterfront location on Lake Simcoe, Barrie is home to numerous events, festivals, and attractions. Visit our Things to Do pages and our Calendar of Events to get a taste of what Barrie has to offer. Barrie is also within a half hour of Georgian Bay and some of Ontario's most sought-after tourist destinations, and is thus the perfect home-base for fun-filled daytrips. Enjoy the convenience of Barrie's modern accommodations, waterfront location, and delectable restaurants, and supplement your stay with a visit to many area attractions within a half-hour drive. Learn more about Ontario destinations near Barrie at the Ontario Tourism and Muskoka Tourism websites.