• THINGS TO DO
• WHERE TO STAY
• WHERE TO EAT

City Overview

Simcoe County's own City of Barrie continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing and dynamic cities. An expansive beach-lined waterfront overlooking Kempenfelt Bay, numerous restaurants and exciting nightlife only begin to cover what Barrie has to offer - and that's only within the city! Barrie is located at the heart of it all, central to Toronto, cottage-country, unbeatable skiing and picturesque wilderness, and a half hour from some of Ontario's most sought-after destinations. Experience our historic downtown, relax in one of our many beautiful parks and indulge in any of our exciting events and you'll see what everyone else has been talking about!

Explore our Things to Do pages, our Calendar of Events and our Photo Gallery to get a taste of what Barrie has to offer! Also, be sure to check out our nearby Ontario destinations at the Ontario Tourism and Discover Muskoka websites.

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@barrie.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 includes an extensive Community Events Calendar. www.library.barrie.on.ca