Barrie

THE HEART OF SIMCOE COUNTY

The City of Barrie is one of Ontario's fastest growing and dynamic cities. Located just an hour drive north of Toronto on the shores of Lake Simcoe, this is the ideal suburban community that offers modern and vibrant schools and welcoming host families. Residents of Barrie manage to achieve an important work-life balance that offers plenty of family time. With an abundance of parkland, ski and recreational resorts, a beautiful waterfront and heritage downtown, this ever-expanding city maintains a community-minded ‘small town feeling’, yet at the same time offers all of today’s modern conveniences - commercial, retail and recreational. With these benefits, Barrie is an ideal spot to call home.

LocationKempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe

Distance from gateway airport85km north from Toronto

Population147,285 (2016)

Gateway AirportToronto YYZ

RecreationSkiing (3 local ski areas)

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REGION: Simcoe County (A Place for All Seasons)

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The communities of the Simcoe Region surround Lake Simcoe and expand to Georgian Bay (to the west) and the Muskoka Region (to the north). Located between 1-2 hours drive from Toronto, this area is rich in history and offers many choices for students including a wide range of town options, hills for skiing and snowboarding, lakes for water recreation and easy access to Toronto.

Outdoor Sports: Boating • Cycling • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Rollerblading • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowtubing • Snowshoeing

Recreation for students: Art Galleries • Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Music concerts • Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts • Shopping malls & centres • Sports • Theatre • Youth recreational centres