Ours is a City where you can connect and integrate with the community in a way that is both inclusive and open to differences among individuals.
Barrie is a wonderful place to live to be comfortable being oneself regardless of age, ethnicity, orientation, or otherwise. As a whole, the city incorporates plans that promote the inclusion of all, regardless of difference. The community also takes part in various celebrations and initiatives year round to ensure that all feel at home in Barrie.
Locations
“Ranking in the top three areas for the last four years as the safest place to live in Canada reflects the positive relationship we have with our community, businesses, and partners,”--Constable Nicole Rodgers, Barrie Police
Barrie Information
Population: approximately 153,000
Projected Growth Rate: 40-60% over the next 10 years
Average Temperatures: -8.1 C in January, +21.0 C in July
Important Numbers
City of Barrie:
(705) 726-4242,
barrie.ca
City Transit:
(705) 739-4209,
barrie.ca
Economic Development:
(705) 728-9850,
barrie.ca
Information Barrie:
(705) 728-1010,
barrielibrary.ca
Barrie Public Library (Free Internet access):
(705) 728-1010, 60 Worsley Street & 48 Dean Avenue
Barrie Native Friendship Centre:
(705) 721-7689,
barrienfc.ca
Career Centre:
(705) 725-8990,
barriecareercentre.com
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre:
(705) 728-9802,
rvh.on.ca
Tourism Barrie:
(705) 739-9444,
tourismbarrie.com
Education:
Simcoe County District School Board: (705) 728-7570, www.scdsb.on.ca
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board: (705) 722-3555, www.smcdsb.on.ca
Conseil Scolaire De District Catholique Centre-Sud: 1-800-274-3764, www.csdccs.edu.on.ca
Conseil Scolaire Viamonde: (416) 614-0844, www.csviamonde.ca
Georgian College: (705) 728-1968, www.georgianc.on.ca
Barrie was named the safest city in Ontario to live in.