A vibrant and attractive city just 90 km north of Toronto, within the northern part of theGreater Golden Horsesh
A vibrant and attractive city just 90 km north of Toronto, within the northern part of theGreater Golden Horseshoe, with swimmable beaches, and challenging ski opportunities attheir doorstep. Positioned on the shores of beautiful Kempenfelt Bay on the western arm ofLake Simcoe. Barrie offers an abundance of parkland, with over 90 parks comprising inexcess of 300 hectares, scattered throughout the city. As Central Ontario’s premierwaterfront City, Barrie is committed to providing residents with opportunities to enjoy anenhanced and secure quality of life in a prosperous and ecologically sustainablecommunity. As of the 2016 census, the city’s population was 141,434 making it the 34thlargest in Canada in terms of population proper, and continues to seesignificant growth inresidential and commercial opportunities. In 2018 the City of Barrie accepted the OntarioAge-Friendly Community Recognition Award being for making strides to become an Age-Friendly community. On the shores of Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, the port city ofOrillia boasts a spectacular waterfront, scenic parks and trails, miles of sandy beaches,and a thriving, historic downtown. Orillia’s wide streets, Victorian architecture, and locally-owned shops contribute to the relaxed, small-town charm, and local golf clubs, luxuryspas, and fine dining opportunities provide residents and visitors with urban flair. Twofarmers’markets (one downtown) provide farm-fresh Ontario produce year-round. Lakehead University, the #1 undergraduate researchuniversity in Canada, has twocampuses in Orillia. There’s a new state-of-the-art sports complex, and The Orillia OperaHouse has showcased national and international talent since it opened in 1895. Musicfestivals and free evening concerts are popular inthis hometown of folk-rock legend,Gordon Lightfoot. Orillia, known as the”Sunshine City,”is ranked fifth among the toplocations for real estate investment in Canada and is listed in the top 10 cities in Ontarioexpected to outperform the province’s housing and rental markets in the next five years. AChestnut Park Barrie, Innisfil, Simcoe County, and Orillia Real Estate Agent would bedelighted to show you this charming city and the work-life balance it offers.
