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 General Information about the City of Barrie

The city of Barrie is a Central Ontario leading city and most dynamic waterfront community. Barrie is a friendly, safe and vibrant city with a reputation for its high standard of living and social atmosphere.

The City of Barrie is a growing community of 131,000 persons (2006 estimate) with an annual growth rate of over 5%. Situated just 90 km (55 miles) north of Toronto.

Barrie’s close proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, beautiful properties and many amenities make it an ideal location for your real estate investment, business and place of residence.

Located in the midst of Ontario recreational heartland, and less that one-hour’s drive from Toronto, Barrie has the best of what Central Ontario has to offer.

Convenient access to Highways 401 and 407 are provided by the 400 and, highways 90, 27 and 11 provide alternate access routes to the rest of Ontario. Our local airport, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, offers customs and cargo handling capability.

The GO Train service from Toronto to Barrie will be ready by the end of 2006 or early in 2007. Work will start on refurbishing the Bradford GO Station building, providing extra shelter and improving passenger service. The extension of the Go train may have an important impact in the prices and demand of properties in the area.

Barrie is a vibrant and attractive city with swimmable beaches and challenging ski opportunities on our doorstep. An abundance of parks line beautiful Kempenfelt Bay with extensive biking, roller blading and walking trails. Cultural attractions include the renowned Gryphon Theatre, and international concert and performance venue at the Barrie Molson Centre, a 4,200 seat multi-purpose entertainment facility, and the MacLaren Art Centre.

In addition, Barrie offers the Royal Victoria Hospital, a regional health care facility; Georgian College, which now offers university programs; a strong and diverse retail and commercial sector; and first class recreation, transportation and municipal services.

Barrie has a diverse downtown and dynamic waterfront, which hosts many special events and activities throughout the year for families to enjoy.

Peter & Patricia Clarke.
Broker. Real Estate Sales Representive
Homelife Nu-Key Realty Ltd. (Brokerage)*
Web Site: www.BarrieProperties.com
Direct: 705-716-7611  Office: 705-733-1222
Service in English and Spanish. Free Services for Home Buyers.

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Transportation Services

Barrie Bus Terminal
24 Maple Avenue, Barrie, Phone: (705) 739-4209 (Transit information, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm); (705) 739-1500 (Barrie Transit Terminal, and Lost & Found). For a copy of the Ride Guide (city bus schedule/route map), please inquire at the terminal. www.city.barrie.on.ca/btransit

Go Transit
Commuter service between Barrie & Toronto.  Buses arrive and depart from Barrie Bus Terminal. 24 Maple Avenue, Barrie, Phone: 1-888-438-6646. www.gotransit.com  

Greyhound Canada
Offers passenger bus and courier service. Phone: 1-800-661-8747. www.greyhound.ca 

Ontario Northland Transportation
Offers passenger bus, rail, and marine travel in Ontario. Phone: 1-800-461-8558, www.ontc.on.ca 

Sinton Transportation
Offers a variety of transportation services including: vans, school buses, motor coaches, executive coaches and limousines. Phone: 705-721-4008. www.sinton.com

Wheelchair Accessible Transit
Offers wheelchair transportation services throughout Ontario. Phone: 1-877-225-2212. www.wheelchairtransit.com 

Simcoe County Airport Service
Door-to-door passenger service between Simcoe County and Pearson International Airport (Toronto).  Scheduled service every half hour with prior booking.  Private vehicles available.  Air-conditioned.  Online reservations available. Phone: (705) 728-1148 / 1-800-461-7529. www.simcoecountyairportservice.ca.

Sinton Transportation
Offers a variety of transportation services including: vans, school buses, motor coaches, executive coaches and limousines.Phone: 705-721-4008.  www.sinton.com

Beaches & Picnic Areas 

Allandale Station Park ~ 11 acres
Lakeshore Dr. between Tiffin St. & Minet's Point Rd.

Bayview Park ~ 1.23 acres
South side of Dunlop St. E. between Mulcaster St. and Poyntz St.

Centennial Beach
Lakeshore Dr. between Bayfield St. and Tiffin St.

The Gables ~ 42.3 acres
Northeast of Bay Lane & Tollendal Mill Rd.

Heritage Park ~ 4.4 acres
South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.

Johnson Beach
Located at the end of Johnson St. (next to the Barrie Yacht Club)

Minet's Point Beach
Located west of Cox Mill Rd., north of Tollendal Mill Rd.

St. Vincent Park ~ 2.47 acres
Located South end of St Vincent St between Kempenfelt Dr and Blake St

Tyndale Beach Park
Located east of Cox Mill Rd., north of Tollendal Mill Rd.

Entertainment in Barrie

Play golf in one of our gorgeous courses

Hike or bike on one of our many area trails

Fish on Little Lake or Lake Simcoe

Relax and swim at one of Barrie’s beaches

Eat in one of Barrie’s Restaurants

Explore Downtown Barrie

Take a cruise around Kempenfelt Bay

Visit the MacLaren Art Centre

Go to Simcoe County Museum

Visit Sunnidale Park and Elmvale Jungle Zoo

Go shopping to one of our malls

Enjoy events and festivals click here.

Weather in Barrie 

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© The "Barrie Guide" is sponsored by:

Peter and Patricia Clarke 2008. Real Estate Broker - Real Estate Sales Representative
Homelife Nu-Key Realty Ltd. - Brokerage 1179 Bayfield St. N. Midhurst, On L0L 1X1
Dir: 705-716-7611    Office: 705-733-1222  Toll Free:  1-888-999-4036    Fax: 705-733-9629
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