The City of

2005

Community Information

Economic Development Office 70 Collier Street Barrie, Ontario

CANADA L4M 4T5

Telephone: (705) 728-9850 Facsimile: (705) 739-4246

E-mail Addresses: edo@city.barrie.on.ca Home Page Address: http://www.city.barrie.on.ca

The City of Barrie is located on picturesque Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe in the heart of Central Ontario.

A business location in Barrie provides: • Over 6.2 million people, representing 40-percent of

Canada's total buying power, live within a 100-mile radius of Barrie

• a location within a one-day trucking distance to more than 125 million North American consumers

• a highly educated and skilled labour force, complemented by an excellent quality of life

• superb education facilities at Georgian College which offers a multitude of programs, including engineering and technology

• well developed communications and telecommunications infrastructure

• low industrial, commercial & residential taxes

2004 Projected Population: 121,000, projected to grow by 40% - 60% of the next 10 years! Growth Rate: 6.19% annually! Currently one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada Highways: 400, 90, 27 11 as well as convenient access to Highway 401 and 407 Rail: Barrie - Bradford rail line and Barrie - Collingwood rail line Air: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto - 50 minutes away) Industrial and Business Parks: 224 acres of available industrial land (100 acres fully serviced) Industries: over 200 diversified manufacturing companies Newspapers: Barrie Advance Barrie Examiner Radio Stations: B101 FM, Foxy 88.5 FM,

Life 100.3 FM, The New Chay 93.1 FM, Rock 95 FM, Star 107.5 FM

Television Stations: The New VR Rogers Cable Conference & Convention Facilities: 7 facilities with over 45 meeting rooms

Schools: 42 public and separate elementary and secondary schools Public Library: a 40,000 square foot public library was opened in 1996 Royal Victoria Hospital: a new state-of-the-art $120 million health care facility with 297 acute care beds and operational beds opened in 1997 Barrie Molson Centre: Central Ontario’s premier sports and entertainment centre with seating for 4200 Parks: 95 parks totalling 360 ha. in area Shopping: a regional shopping area with a vibrant downtown, 3 major enclosed centres, and a growing big box retailer location Cultural Amenities: Barrie Concerts, Georgian Music, Gryphon Theatre, Huronia Symphony, MacLaren Art Centre and Serendipity Princess Boat Cruises Housing: costs range from $123,000 - $295,000, approximately 72% of residents own their own homes Service Clubs: 18 Places of Worship: 49 places of worship for all denominations Golf Courses: 35 golf courses within a 50 km radius

Population Change

1996-2001 Population Change Percentage(Population 100,000+)

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Source: www.statcan.ca Barrie’s average annual growth rate for 1996-2001 is estimated at 6.19%

Age Breakdown of Barrie Population

2004 Estimate 2011 Estimate 2021 Estimate Age Groups Male Female Male Female Male Female 0-4 3,817 3,745 4,778 4,734 6,502 6,633 5-9 4,545 4,414 4,858 4,669 6,576 6,555

10-14 4,935 4,757 5,365 5,253 6,499 6,357 15-19 4,222 4,213 6,020 5,749 6,458 6,230 20-24 4,276 4,205 5,893 6,044 7,314 7,308 25-29 4,688 4,473 6,163 6,274 8,729 8,658 30-34 4,972 5,049 6,751 6,536 9,052 9,236 35-39 5,409 5,242 6,792 6,497 9,101 9,059 40-44 5,748 5,769 6,541 6,442 8,995 8,609 45-49 4,500 4,373 6,768 6,628 8,311 7,898 50-54 3,272 3,405 5,519 5,467 7,416 7,314 55-59 2,701 2,726 3,991 4,037 7,087 7,071 60-64 1,835 2,107 3,071 3,287 5,512 5,662 65-69 1,458 1,700 2,068 2,346 3,780 4,096 70+ 3,271 5,145 3,790 5,798 5,777 8,122 Total 59,649 61,323 78,368 79,761 107,109 108,808

Source: The Centre for Spatial Economics- 2003 Barrie has relatively fewer persons over 65 than Canada as a whole, resulting in a lower elderly dependency ratio (persons aged 65 and over, relative to the Barrie census area population aged 20 - 64) Home Language

Home Language English 148,174 93.26% French 410 0.26% Chinese (not otherwise stated) 157 0.10% Italian 114 0.07% Japanese 114 0.07% Korean 119 0.07% Polish 227 0.14% Spanish 97 0.06% Vietnamese 119 0.07% Other Languages 773 0.49% Multiple Responses 8,579 5.40% Total 158,883 100.00%

Although Barrie’s bilingual population is relatively small, Simcoe County as a whole

has a significant French language component to draw from, providing a bilingual work force

to meet industry’s needs

Source: 2004 Financial Post Markets – Canadian Demographics

Income

Source: 2004 Financial Post Markets- Canadian Demographics Barrie’s household income is comparable to the national average

2004 Estimated Income per Household

$56,000

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Source: 2004 Financial Post Markets – Canadian Demographics

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2004 Comparison of Occupations by Major Sector - Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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Source: 2004 Financial Post Markets – Canadian Demographics Barrie’s sales and service and trade & transportation sectors are strong compared to Ontario and Canada.

Labour Force Education Level Comparison Education Level Comparison (Population 20+)

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Source: 2004 Financial Post Markets – Canadian Demographics Unemployment Rates Comparison

Source: Human Resources Development Canada

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES:Average Unemployment Rates 1988 – February 2004(ER 540)

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Economic Region (ER) 540 includes Dufferin, Simcoe, and Wellington Counties, and the Region of Waterloo

Major Employers

Company Product/Service Staff Royal Victoria Hospital Health Care Services 1330 Georgian College Educational Services 674 City of Barrie Municipal Government 556 Horseshoe Resort Skiing, golfing, conventions 460 InterTAN Canada Inc. (formerly Radio Shack)

Consumer & Electronic Products & Microcomputers 402

Wolf Steel Ltd. / Napoleon Appliance Corporation

Manufacturer & Distributor of airtight wood stoves, gas fireplaces, Gas Direct Vents & Inserts, and barbecues

400

Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Ltd./Bertrand Faure

Seat Back Recliners and Latch Assemblies 397

Injectech Industries Inc. Specialized High Tech Plastic and Injection Moulding 25 to 1000 ton, Gas Assistant and Decorating

368

Sears Canada Department Store 325 Yachiyo Of Ontario Mfg. Inc. Gas Tanks, Exterior Sun Roof Parts and Structural Body Components 300 Wal-Mart (Molson Park) Department Store 300 Moore Packaging Corrugated Containers 275 Barrie & District Association for People with Special Needs

Health Care & Social Services 271

Canplas Industries Inc. Plastic Pipe Fittings, Industrial Lights, Ventilation Products, Central Vacuuming Components

270

Prodomax Automation Inc. Production Equipment, Industrial Automation Equipment, Robotics, Vision & Software Development

250

Sinton Transportation Transportation Services 200 Risdon –AMS (Canada) Inc. Cosmetic Containers, Custom Moulding 200 Kolmar of Canada Ltd. Cosmetic Products 190 Barrie Welding & Machine Ltd. Custom Welding and Machining, CNC Machining and Milling, Steel Warehousing

and Industrial Automation 180

G.S.W. Thermoplastics Vinyl Eaves troughs 145 The Bay Department Store 140 Re/Max Chay Realty Real Estate Sales 129 Metroland (Simcoe County Division) Newspaper Printing, Publishing and Distributing 129 Global Finishing Solutions Air compressor & spray booth products 127 Albarrie Canada Limited Filtration Products & Geosynthetics 125 Barrie Hydro Distributor of electricity 124 The New VR Television Broadcaster 121 Centennial Chrysler Automotive Sales 116 Western Mechanical Moving and Installation of Heavy Equipment, Electrical, Plumbing and Millwright

Work 110

Barrie Ford Car Dealership 103 Simcoe District Cooperative Services

Grain Marketing, Retail/Hardware/Farm Supplies, Crop Products, Livestock Feed, Petroleum Products

101

Sarjeant Company Ltd. Ready-Mix Concrete & Petro Products, Heating & Cooling Equipment, Aggregate & Asphalt

100

Costco Retailer 84 Source: Economic Development Office and Huronia Business Times January 2004

Total Value of Building Permits

Source: Planning and Development Department

BUILDING INDICATORS:Value of All Permits Issued 1986 – 2003

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Source: Planning and Development Department

BUILDING INDICATORS:Value of Residential Building Permits 1986 – 2003

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Value of Commercial Permits

Source: Planning and Development Department

BUILDING INDICATORS:Value of Commercial Building Permits 1986 – 2003

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Value of Industrial Permits

Source: Planning and Development Department

BUILDING INDICATORS:Value of Industrial Building Permits 1986 – 2003

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Housing Prices

Housing Prices for Selected Ontario Municipalities Standard Two Storey* Standard Townhouse** Municipality

Apr- Jun 2003

Est. Taxes

Est. Monthly

Rent Apr- Jun

2003 Est.

Taxes Est.

Monthly Rent

BARRIE 180,000 2,310 1,200 165,000 1,365 1,100 Brantford 155,000 2,583 1,200 85,000 1,416 800 Burlington 235,000 2,600 1,800 160,000 1,950 1,250 Central Toronto 795,000 6,800 3,400 550,000 6,800 1,800 Etobicoke – North 333,400 2,400 2,500 175,000 2,218 2,500 Markham 350,000 4,339 2,250 220,000 2,603 1,800 Mississauga – Mead-Vale 247,000 2,200 1,650 190,000 1,950 1,900 North Bay 143,000 2,300 925 76,000 1,475 725 Oakville 260,000 2,800 1,700 195,000 2,000 1,400 Oshawa 167,000 2,370 1,200 136,600 2,118 1,100 Ottawa 353,000 3,200 2,500 238,000 2,600 1,700 Richmond Hill 275,000 2,700 1,550 220,000 1,950 1,400 Scarborough (West Hill) 269,000 2,350 1,300 165,000 1,600 1,200 Waterloo 197,000 2,900 1,650 130,000 1,850 1,400 Whitby 222,000 2,775 - 179,000 2,250 -

Senior Executive Luxury Condominium Apartment

Municipality

Apr- Jun 2003

Est. Taxes

Est. Monthly

Rent Apr-Jun

2003 Est.

Taxes Est.

Monthly Rent

BARRIE 335,000 4,725 2,000 250,000 2,940 1,400Brantford 290,000 4,834 1,400 - - -Burlington 450,000 3,900 3,250 270,000 2,900 2,000Central Toronto 2,100,000 14,000 5,500 900,000 5,900 4,000Etobicoke – North 420,000 3,900 5,000 279,999 1,800 3,000Markham 425,000 5,268 2,650 320,000 3,967 2,500Mississauga – Mead-Vale 400,000 4,500 2,600 230,000 2,500 1,650North Bay 285,000 4,200 1,400 208,000 3,200 1,200Oakville 525,000 4,800 3,500 325,000 3,000 2,300Oshawa 304,000 3,600 2,600 255,000 3,700 2,000Ottawa 596,000 5,500 4,000 314,000 2,800 2,800Richmond Hill 395,000 4,100 2,400 230,000 2,100 1,600Scarborough (West Hill) 440,000 3,800 2,100 259,000 2,500 1,500Waterloo 323,000 4,300 2,400 198,000 2,900 2,250Whitby 342,000 3,900 - 241,500 2,450 -

Standard Two Storey: A three-bedroom, two-storey home with a detached garage. It has a full basement but no recreation room. Using outside dimensions, the total area of the house is 139 sq. metres (1,500 sq. ft.) and it is situated on a full-serviced city-sized lot of approximately 325 sq. metres (3,500 sq. ft.). The house may be detached or semi-detached and construction style may be brick, wood, siding or stucco. Standard Townhouse: Either condominium or freehold, the townhouse (rowhouse) has three bedrooms, a living room and dining room (possibly combined) and a kitchen. Also included are 1 1/2 bathrooms, standard broadloom, a one-car garage, a full unfinished basement and two appliances. Total outside area is 92 sq. metres (1,000 sq. ft.). Depending on the area, the construction may be brick, wood, siding or stucco. Senior Executive: A two storey, four- or five-bedroom home with three bathrooms, main floor family room plus atrium or library. Two fireplaces, a full unfinished basement and an attached two-car garage. The house is 279+ sq. metres (3,000+ sq. ft.) and is situated on a fully-serviced 627 sq. metre (6,750 sq. ft.) lot. Construction may be brick, stucco, siding or any combination. Luxury Condominium Apartments: A two-bedroom apartment with a living room, a dining room (possibly combined) and a kitchen, with a family room or den, in a high-rise building with an inside floor area of 130 sq. metres (1,400 sq. ft.). Amenities include upgraded broadloom, 2 full bathrooms, ensuite laundry and storage areas, 5 appliances, a large balcony and 1 underground parking space. Common area includes a pool, sauna and other major recreation facilities. Source: www.royallepage.ca/schp - Royal LePage Survey of Canadian House Prices

Community Services, Health and Education The Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street

(705) 728-1010www.library.barrie.on.ca

A 40,000 square foot facility located in the heart of the City was opened in December of 1996. The current membership base is 89,849 members (or approximately 74% of the population). The library serves the needs of the public of all ages by providing:

individual lifelong learning popular leisure materials new multi-media collection internet access Information Barrie

The following Business information and services are available through the library:

names & address of companies importing & exporting manuals lists of potential customers small business start up information how to resources on income tax preparation government contacts & addresses

cost of living information advertising rates computer software handbooks statistics on the local retail market incorporation & other legal matters meeting room space for 5 – 60 persons

Information Barrie 728-1010 The Community Information and Referral service of the Barrie Public Library provides information and referrals on groups and services in the Barrie area such as:

Child Care Programs Government Services Health Services Housing

Sports and Recreation Activities Support Groups Volunteer Opportunities And More

They publish The Barrie Community Directory annually.

Fire and Emergency Services Emergency Calls 9-1-1Business Office (705) 728-3199Fire Chief’s Office (705) 728-1277 Barrie Fire Department operates four fire stations 80 Full Time Firefighters 5 Fire Prevention Officers 2 Training Officers 8 Full Time and 4 Part Time Communications Officers Administrative staff (1 Fire Chief, 1 Assistant Chief in charge of Suppression, 1 Assistant Chief in

charge of Fire Prevention & Training, 1 Manager of Communications and Offices Services) (1 Full Time and 3 Part Time Clerical Support Staff)

Fire suppression vehicles include: 4 pumper trucks, 2 pumper/rescue trucks, 1 tanker, 2 aerial devices, 1 specialized rescue truck, 1 mobile command centre, 7 cars and 1 van

Barrie Police Services 29 Sperling Drive

www.police.barrie.on.ca Emergency Calls 9-1-1Administrative Calls (705) 725-7025Community Services (705) 725-7025 extension 155

163 Officers 65 Civilians

OCCURRENCES

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Incidents Investigated 28,711 29,152 29,430 34,820 36,900 39,203 40,006 40,965Criminal Offenses 11,649 11,395 9,219 10,224 10,568 11,170 10,649 10,977

CRIME STATISTICS 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Homicide 0 2 0 0 0 0Robbery 40 44 79 52 56 62Break & Enter - Residence 573 553 505 423 369 367Break & Enter - Business 383 322 296 318 347 467Theft of Vehicles 436 461 506 465 573 518Theft Over $5000 32 41 62 69 64 76Theft Under $5000 2,362 2,415 2,520 2,629 2,522 2,356Possession of Stolen Goods 224 193 203 213 242 216Frauds 567 678 610 567 503 479Assaults 971 1,158 1,107 1,260 1,207 959Sex Offenses 92 91 119 133 176 154Offensive Weapons 114 129 136 153 141 119Mischief 997 1,364 1,372 1,526 1,184 1,098Drugs 232 197 449 544 545 557Other Criminal Code Matters 2,196 2,576 2,604 2,818 2,940 3,549Source: Barrie Police Services Board

Royal Victoria Hospital (705) 728-9802

www.rvh.on.ca • A new $120 million, 297 bed hospital opened in the Fall of 1997 to serve the whole of Simcoe

County • The location was selected designed to provide easy access to those in need of services and

opportunities for cooperative training, research and clinical trials • 475,000 square foot • 297 acute and chronic care beds • 8 operating rooms • major trauma centre

• rehabilitation unit • expanded mental health centre • physiotherapy

Complement of Health Care Professionals with Associate and Active privileges includes: • 201 Health Care Professionals • A nursing staff of over 800

• 1,800 caring staff members • 1,100 dedicated volunteers

The following is a listing of all services currently offered at Royal Victoria Hospital with representation by specialty physicians: • Addiction Specialists • Anaesthesiology • Cardiology • Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery • Dental Surgery • Dermatology • Endocrinology • Emergency Specialists • Family Medicine • Sports Medicine • General Surgery • Internal Medicine • Rheumatology • Neonatology • Neurology

• Obstetrics • Gynaecology • Oncology • Ophthalmology • Orthopaedics • Otolaryngology • Ear, Nose & Throat • Paediatrics • Pathology • Physiatrist • Plastic Surgery • Psychiatry • Radiology • Respirology • Urology

Georgian College One Georgian Drive(705) 728-1968

www.georgianc.on.ca Georgian College has developed a solid reputation for the quality of its programs, faculty and graduates. The College boasts:

A recently completed $60-million capital expansion at the 140acre Barrie campus.

8,000 full-time and 30,000 part-time students (5,500 and approx. 10,000, respectively at the Barrie Campus.

More than 65 full-time programs available in a wide range of disciplines such as Business and Management Studies, Community Studies, Design and Visual Arts, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, and Hospitality and Tourism.

The Institute of University Partnerships and Advanced Studies. Unique in Ontario, the Institute provides access to degree and post-graduate level studies in the Central Ontario region.

Degrees that can be completed at Georgian include Laurentian University Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, Gerontology, History, Law and Justice, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology; and Georgian’s own Bachelor of Applied Business – Automotive Management and Bachelor of Applied Human Services –Police Studies.

Post-Graduate programs include: Addictions: Treatment and Prevention, Club Resort and Tourism Management, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Cyberspace Security, Dialysis Technology, Early Intervention with Children and Families, Fundraising and Resource Development, Goldsmithing and Silversmithing, Human Resource Management, Network Specialist – Routing Technology, Research Analyst, Therapeutic Recreation and Web Design and Development.

Two other main campuses in Orillia and Owen Sound and regional campuses in Collingwood, Midland, Parry Sound, Orangeville and Muskoka.

The Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI), a centre of excellence for the automotive industry offering a Bachelor of Applied Business – Automotive Management program and a unique, bilingual Business Administration-Automotive Marketing program.

The Centre for Automotive Parts Expertise (CAPE) which addresses the engineering technology needs of automotive parts manufacturers through skilled graduates in design, manufacturing, robotics and tool & die as well as custom corporate training. CAPE has now partnered with the Industrial Research and Development Institute (IRDI) in Midland which allows for leading edge research for the automotive industry and specialized advanced training.

The Canadian Aviation Institute, which encompasses the high calibre Aviation Management program.

The Georgian International Education and Training Centre, which recruits and assists international students, and shares the College’s expertise in training and development with the international community.

The Corporate Training and Consulting division, which provides corporations and non-profit organizations with one-stop access to premier quality, customized training and consulting services.

Health Care Clinics & Child Care Programs in Barrie Health Care Clinics Clinic Address and Contact NumberA Foot Forward 79 High Street - (705) 721-1611Atrium Foot Clinic 190 Cundles Road East, Unit 302 - (705) 722-3044Barrie After-Hours Medical Clinics 121 Wellington Street - (705) 726-1544

125 Bell Farm Road - (705) 726-1544505 Yonge Street - (705) 726-1544

Barrie Allergy Clinic 49 High Street - (705) 726-3412Barrie Audiology Clinic 125 Bell Farm Road - (705) 737-1991Barrie Community Health Centre 56 Bayfield Street - (705) 734-9690Barrie Denture Clinic 5 Bradford St.- (705) 728-9898Barrie Family Medical Centre 18 Cundles Street East - (705) 737-1887Barrie Foot Clinic 98 Mary St. - (705) 737-5200Barrie South Chiropractic Centre 190 Minet’s Point Road- (705) 728-9909Barrie Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center 411 Huronia Road - (705) 734-3340Canadian Blood Services 231 Bayview Dr.- (705) 730-1719Doctor’s Family Medical & Walk-In Clinic 353 Duckworth Street - (705) 739-8812 Georgian Radiology Consultants 121 Wellington Street W, Suites 114-115 - (705) 726-4531

190 Cundles St E, Suite 205 - (705) 722-803649 High Street, Unit #201 - (705) 735-2166

125 Bell Farm Road, Suite 101 - (705) 737-1774505 Yonge Street, Suite 101 - (705) 735-2210

High Street Chiropractic Office 79 High Street - (705) 721-1611Huronia Denture Clinic 400 Bayfield St.- (705) 735-2777Male Heath Centre 1 Quarry Ridge - (705) 727-0551Molson Park Chiropractic Centre 560 Bryne Drive - (705) 733-2033Orthothics Specialties 130 Bell Farm Rd. - (705) 726-2871Professional Foot Care 18 Sophia Street West - (705) 739-4333Prosthetics-Orthotics (Barrie) 74 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit 1004 - (705) 737-3021Simcoe County District Health Unit 15 Sperling Drive - (705) 721-7330Simcoe Denture Clinic 187 Bayfield St.- (705) 722-9006The Huronia Urgent Care Clinic 411 Huronia Road, Unit 7 - (705) 792-0933

Child Care Programs in Barrie

Name Phone ABC Teddy Bare Daycare (705) 735-0691Discovery Child Care Centre (705) 733-2052Jack N Jill Tiny Tots (705) 726-6895Learn & Play Day Care Centre (705) 721-4905Little Learners Pre-School (705) 737-5675Meadow Creek Montessori Nursery School (705) 792-1904Mini Mees Child Care (705) 733-5766Open Arms Early Childhood Centre (705) 721-3399Playtime Cooperative Nursery School (705) 734-2147Raggedy Ann Day Care Co-operative

89 Edgehill Dr 240 Kozlov St 201 Ashford Dr 49 Ford St 89 Edgehill Dr 59 Lampman Lane

(705) 726-3769(705) 726-5605(705) 725-9947(705) 726-0606(705) 726-3762(705) 726-3770

Rayon Du Soleil Preschool Centre (705) 735-9348Simcare (705) 720-2604Steppingstones Nursery School (705) 725-1259Sonlight Community Daycare (705) 737-1080Special Kidz Daycare Centre (705) 733-1770Sunnypark Children’s Centre (705) 726-0701Sunshine Co-operative Nursery School (705) 728-4340The Children’s Academy (705) 739-1350Total Child Development Centre (705) 721-7511Wee Watch Private Home Day Care (705) 722-5989YMCA of Barrie - Child Care Centre (705) 726-4012YMCA Ferndale Woods Childcare Centre (705) 733-3833YMCA Child Care Centre of Georgian College (705) 735-9169

Elementary and Secondary Schools Simcoe County District School Board (705) 728-7570

http://www.scdsb.on.ca/ Simcoe County Barrie

Elementary Schools 91 24 * including 1 French School Secondary Schools 16 5

Continuing Education (705) 726-8886 Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (705) 722-3555

http://smcdsb.on.ca/ Simcoe County Barrie

Elementary Schools* 42 13 * including 1 French school Secondary Schools* 9 4 * including 1 French school

Simcoe County District School Board Elementary Schools

School Address Phone Number School Address Phone

Number Algonquin Ridge 191 Golden Meadow Rd 737-4080 Maple Grove 242 Grove St E 728-5201 Allandale Heights 124 Bayview Dr 728-3601 Mapleview Heights 180 Esther Dr 725-7980 Andrew Hunter 59 Lampman Lane 728-5420 Oakley Park 22 Davidson St 728-3307 Assikinack 226 Little Ave 726-4256 Portage View 124 Letitia St 728-1302 Codrington 217 Codrington St 728-3084 Prince of Wales 50 Bradford St 728-3105 Cundles Heights 60 Cundles Rd E 728-9658 Steele Street 36 Steel St 728-9292 Emma King 383 Cundles Rd W 728-5401 Terry Fox 100 Livingstone St E 727-4267 Ferndale Woods 170 Ferndale Dr S 733-5636 W C Little 11 Bear Creak Drive 725-7970 Hillcrest 184 Toronto St 728-5246 Warnica 211 Warnica Rd 722-3000 Holly Meadows 151 Mapleton Ave 733-2633 West Bayfield 49 Ford St 725-8229 Johnson Street 105 Johnson St 728-9251 Willow Landing 330 Big Bay Point Rd 728-3937 King Edward 19 Burton Ave 728-2774

Public French Language Elementary School

École La Source 70 Madelaine Dr 730-6625 Simcoe County District School Board Secondary Schools & Learning Centre

School Address Phone Number School Address Phone

Number Barrie Central 125 Dunlop St W 726-1846 Eastview 421 Grove St E 728-1321 Barrie North 110 Grove St E 726-6541 Innisdale 95 Little Ave 726-2552 Bearcreek 100 Red Oak Dr 725-7712 Barrie Learning Centre 320 Bayfield St 725-8360

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Elementary Schools (* indicates French Language School)

School Address Phone Number School Address Phone

Number École Frère-André * 273 chemin Cundles E 726-1324 St Marguerite

d'Youville 240 Kozlov St 726-5849

Monsignor Clair 345 Livingstone St E 737-2812 St Mary’s 340 Leacock Dr 726-1843 Pope John Paul II 211 Ashford Dr 722-0212 St Michael the

Archangel 349 Big Bay Point Rd

733-9611

Sister Catherine Donnelly

123 Hanmer St 726-1221 St Monica’s 90 Steele St 726-8221

St Bernadette 100 Marsellus Dr 733-0459 St Nicholas 100 Lougheed Rd 737-9082 St Catherine of Siena 111 Summerset Dr 728-7301 The Good Shepherd 23 Cloughley Dr 728-2302 St John Vianney 393 Innisfil St 726-6782

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Secondary Schools (* indicates French Language School)

School Address Phone Number School Address Phone

Number École secondaire catholique Nouvelle Alliance *

249, rue Anne Nord 737-5260 St Joseph's Separate School

243 Cundles Rd E

728-3120

St Joan of Arc High School 460 Mapleton Ave 721-0398 St Peter's Secondary School

201 Ashford Dr 734-0168

Independent Schools – Private, Academic, Other

School Contact Number School Contact

Number Barrie Montessori Learning Centre (705) 728-3332 Marantha House (705) 728-4010Children’s Montessori School (705) 737-2991 Oxford Learning Centre (705) 727-9090Foundations Private School (905) 713-1141 Rejoice Christian Academy (705) 436-9619Georgian Academy (705) 733-2636 Sheila Morrison Schools (705) 424-1110Heritage Christian Academy (705) 733-0112 St. Paul’s Evangelical Christian School (705) 728-9026Holly Woods Montessori School (705) 720-6563 Simcoe Learning Place (705) 726-0041Huronia Arts Academy (705) 725-0395 South Simcoe Montessori School (705) 431-9114Huronia Waldorf Kindergarten (705) 722-1126 The Speech Clinic (705) 734-2832Kempenfelt Bay School (705) 739-4731

Thor Private Elementary School (705) 458-9705Literacy Council of South Simcoe (705) 435-5624 Timothy Christian Elementary School (705) 726-6621Little Learners Pre-School (705) 737-5675 Victory Academy (705) 733-2499Maple Hill Montessori School (705) 728-1008 Whispering Pines Montessori School (705) 722-7263

Recreation Barrie’s Downtown Area Barrie’s downtown area offers residents and visitors alike, an attractive place to live and work, a unique shopping and dining experience with views of our beautiful parks, expanded marina and pristine waterfront Major Indoor Shopping Malls Shopping Mall Size Major Tenants Bayfield Mall 39,947 m2 Canadian Tire, Winners, Bayfield Bowlerama Georgian Mall 51,095 m2 Sears, The Bay Kozlov Centre 31,864 m2 Zellers, A & P, Shopper’s Drug Mart, M&M Meats

Big Box Retailers Retailer SizeWal-Mart 11,612 m2

Costco Warehouse 12,520 m2

Home Depot 10,358 m2

Business Depot 2,227 m2

PetsMart 1,762 m2

Michael’s - The Arts & Crafts Superstore 1,864 m2

Marks Work Warehouse 1,101 m2

The Shoe Company 664 m2

Chapters 2,071 m2

Commercial Plazas

Plaza Major Tenants Plaza Major Tenants A & M Plaza A & M Supermarket Letitia Heights Plaza Bi-Way Allandale Market Place Zehrs Priority Plaza The Beer Store

Blockbuster Plaza Blockbuster Video Simcoe Plaza No Frills, The Beer Store, Guardian Drugs

Cambridge Shopping Centres Zehrs Sperling Square Ambassador Video

Cedar Pointe Plaza The Brick, Smitty’s, Home Furniture

Springwater Marketplace

Future Shop, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Sobey’s, The Sony Store

Duckworth Plaza IDA Drug Store, Kentucky Fried Chicken

The Power Centre Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Sobey’s, Wal-Mart

Dunlop & Highway 400 M & M Meats Towers Plaza

Victoria Square McDonalds, Old Navy, Payless Shoes, Wal-Mart, Zehrs, Webers

East Glen Plaza Zehrs Wellington Plaza No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bargain Shop

East Grove Plaza Just Movies and Games

Local Attractions

Barrie Junior Colts Hockey Club Information: (705) 722-6587• Join the Barrie Colts for Junior A hockey at its finest Barrie Farmer’s Market Information: (705) 726-4242• The market is open year-round, every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Barrie Molson Centre Information: (705) 737-6850• The centre serves as home to the Barrie Colts, as well as providing a great location for

concerts, trade and consumer shows, conventions and other sports events Base Borden Military Museum Information: (705) 423-3531• A part of Canada’s proud military heritage Casino Rama Information: (705) 329-3325 • Casino with live entertainment located less than half an hour from Barrie • Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Gryphon Theatre Information: (705) 728-4613• Live professional theatre. Special fall and winter performances and children’s series The Huronia Symphony Information: (705) 721-4752• Celebrating its 30th season with performances at Georgian College Theatre Georgian Downs Information: (705) 726-9400• Harness racing, slot gaming, and entertainment centre MacLaren Art Centre Information: (705) 721-9696• The MacLaren Art Centre is the leading non-profit public art gallery serving South Central

Ontario with monthly exhibits and free admission • Its purpose is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the visual arts Serendipity Princess (Midland Tours) Information: (705) 728-9888• Take a 75 minute cruise on a triple deck paddle-wheeler around Lake Simcoe’s Kempenfelt

Bay • The Serendipidity Princess operates from June 1 to September 15, offering daily cruises and

nightly charters Simcoe County Museum Information: (705) 728-3721 • Displays featuring artifacts from native cultures, through the Victorian era and into the mid 20th

century • 16 pioneer and display buildings

Special Events Event Date Contact NumberBarrie Winterfest early February (705) 739-4285Model Train Show mid February (705) 436-5292Big Brother Bowl for Millions several dates

throughout March (705) 728-0515

Mashbash at Snow Valley February (705) 721-7669Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival late March/early April (705) 424-1479Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival month of April (705) 726-1764Barrie Figure Skating Ice Show early April (705) 739-7666Shriner’s Circus early May (705) 487-2364Rotary Club Fun Run Walk late May or early June (705) 728-6100Pioneer Days (Simcoe County Museum) June (705) 728-3721Spring Automotive Flea Market at Burl’s Creek Family Event Park

June (705) 487-3663

Barrie Native Friendship’s Inter Tribal Competition Pow Wow

June (705) 721-7689

Canada Day Celebrations July 1 (705) 739-4285Downtown Promenade Days first week of July (705) 734-1414Huronia Rose Society - Rose Festival early July (705) 728-3721Then & Now Summer Swap meet & Big Rig Show & Shine (Burl’s Creek)

mid July (705) 487-3663

Kempenfest Waterfront Festival August long weekend (705) 739-4216Barrie Fair & National Horse Show late August (705) 737-3670Fall Barrie Automotive Flea Market (Burl’s Creek)

Mid September (705) 487-3663

Georgian College Auto Show Mid September (705) 722-5161Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour Thanksgiving weekend (705) 722-3691

(705) 835-6213Santa Claus Parade (Barrie Chamber of Commerce)

last Sunday in November

(705) 721-5000

Tree Lighting Festival (Downtown Barrie BIA)

early December (705) 734-1414

For further information on Events, Attractions, Shopping, Dinning, and Accommodations: • Tourism Barrie (705) 739-9444 www.barrietourism.on.ca• Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce (705) 721-5000 www.barriechamber.com• Ontario Travel Information Centre (705) 725-7280

Recreational Facilities, Parks and Greenspaces Facility Number of

Facilities Location

Swimming Pools 4 indoor 2 outdoor

YMCA, Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Recreation Centre, Lampman Lane Community Pool, Lions Pool

Indoor Ice Surfaces

6 public 2 private

Dunlop Street Arena, Eastview Arena, Allandale Recreation Centre (2 surfaces), Barrie Molson’s Centre, East Bayfield Recreation Centre, National Training Rinks

Tennis Courts 27 outdoor Each of the following has at least two lighted courts available to the public: Eastview Athletic Complex, Greenfield Park, Lampman Lane Park, Louheed Park, Painswick Park, Queens Park, Redpath Park, Shear Park, Strabane Park

Parks 95 Total area of 360 ha. Includes 8 parks located on waterfront and 16 natural areas consisting of wood lots and ravines

Beaches 4 Johnson Beach, Minet’s Point Beach, Tyndale Park Beach, Centennial Beach

Outdoor Ice Surfaces

7 Including the Circle in the Centre, Eastview Park, Heritage Park, Lampman Lane Park, Shear Park

Marinas 1 public

2 private

City of Barrie Marina with 367 slips (including 30 transient boat slips) Barrie Yacht Club, Brentwood Marina

Public Gardens 4 Sunnidale Park - Barrie Horticultural Society Centennial Arboretum, Heritage Park - Civic Garden and Water Courtyard, Operations Centre - Greenhouses, Allandale Station Park - Eco-Garden

Ball Fields 34 Located throughout the community Soccer Fields 29 Located throughout the community

For more information, please contact: • City of Barrie, Parks and Recreation Department (705) 739-4223

Area Golf Courses

Golf Courses Allandale Country Club (705) 722-0404Barrie Country Club (705) 737-2744Barrie National Pines Golf Club (705) 739-7000Baywood Golf & Country Club (705) 429-1449Bear Creek Golf Course (705) 424-0241Big Bay Point Golf & Country Club (705) 436-1378Big Cedar Golf & Country Club (705) 456-2104Bonaire Golf Course (705) 835-3125Brooklea Inn Golf & Country Club (705) 726-9872Cedar Links Golf Centre (705) 727-4653Golf Haven Manor Club (705) 456-2018Green Acres Golf Club (705) 424-6021Hawk Ridge Golf & Country Club (705) 329-4653Heratige Hills Golf Club (705) 726-8200Horseshoe Valley Resort (705) 835-2790Innisbrook Golf Course (705) 721-9210Innisfil Creek Golf Club (705) 458-4653Lake Simcoe Country Club (705) 436-2239Landings of Willow Creek Golf Course (705) 721-7908Nottawasaga Inn (705) 435-5504Orr Lake Golf Club (705) 322-1664Pine View Golf & Country Club (705) 733-9200Settler's Ghost Golf Club (705) 733-3595Shanty Bay Golf & Country Club (705) 721-1922Simoro Golf Links (705) 721-1822Springwater Golf Club (705) 728-1866Tangle Creek Golf Club (866) 844-1044Trehaven Golf & Country Club (705) 487-3220Vespra Hills Golf Club (705) 721-3303

Area Skiing Facilities

Alpine Skiing Resorts Horseshoe Valley Resort (705) 835-2790Mt. St. Louis-Moonstone Ski Area (705) 835-2112Ski Snow Valley (705) 721-7669

Cross Country Ski Centres

Allandale Golf Course (705) 722-0404 Hardwood Hills Cross Country Ski Centre (705) 487-3775Horseshoe Valley Resort (705) 835-2790

For more information, please contact: • Barrie Tourism / Barrie Visitor & Convention Bureau (705) 739-9444