Barrie

Barrie may be a city and manifesting regional centre in Central Ontario which is in Canada and which is located on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay.The city is situated geographically within Simcoe County; however, it's a politically independent single-tier municipality. It is within the historically significant Huronia region of Central Ontario, and is part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe, a densely populated and industrialised sub-region of Ontario. As of the 2016 census the city's population was making it the 34th largest in Canada in terms of population proper. The Barrie census metropolitan area as of an equivalent census had a population of 197,059 residents, making it the 21st largest CMA in Canada. Many are residential movers Barrie which contributes to population as well. The city itself has seen significant growth in recent decades due to its emergence as a bedroom community for Toronto.


The affordability of housing and robust job market perhaps contributes to a Toronto buyer's appeasement with Barrie. GO Transit offers daily service to and from the Greater Toronto Area from two stations within the city. Barrie is found 85 kilometres (53 mi) north of Toronto, 355 kilometres (221 mi) northeast of Detroit and 335 kilometres (208 mi) west of Ottawa. This represents the city's highly centralised and historically advantageous situation, providing an ease of access to major centres and airports across the region. 


The Barrie area was first settled during the War as a key supply depot for British forces . It was named after Sir Robert Barrie who frequently commanded forces through the region. The 1980s and 1990s would be a period of immense growth for Barrie with the population tripling in the span of twenty five years. In 1981 the city had a population of 38,423; in 2006, Barrie had 128,430 residents living within city limits. 


Barrie's ongoing success would be punctuated by high-rise condominium development along Kempenfelt Bay, instigating a sort of downtown renaissance. Great investment by the city into their beachfront amenities would culminate in Barrie becoming a prime tourist destination. With several ski resorts within the vicinity and a picturesque waterfront, Barrie is understood not only for its tourism, but also because the 'Gateway to Cottage Country'.



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