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Barrie at a Glance
Once a point on the heavily trafficked portage route that spread from Lake Simcoe
and the Nottaswaga River to Lake Huron, Barrie has developed over the last 150
years into a thriving city. Curving around the shores of Kempenfelt Bay on shimmering
Lake Simcoe, Barrie is in Toronto's
back yard (one hour northeast). It is central to an incredible amount of summer
and winter activities: swimming or boating by beach areas, paddle-wheel boat excursions,
golfing one of a multitude of courses and worthwhile Nordic and alpine skiing.
Other drawing cards include a newer healthcare facility, a Canadian forces base,
and a college. Lovely green spaces, most notably on the banks of Kempenfelt Bay,
offer recreational opportunities such as inline skating, biking and walking as
well as waterfront events. Downtown Barrie has a fine selection of shops and dining
establishments, while the newer districts contain every imaginable service and
store. There are several entertainment complexes in the community, including the
Barrie
Molson Centre, which hosts sporting events and mega-concerts.
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WELCOME TO Barrie!
