General Info - Campuses City of Barrie Barrie, a rapidly growing city of more than 100,000, is located on the shores of Lake Simcoe's scenic Kempenfelt Bay, less than an hour from Toronto on Highway 400. Many people are making the move to Barrie because of its excellent reputation as a great place to work and live.
Residents love the many city parks.
They can watch the boats in the marina and on Kempenfelt Bay from several waterfront parks, attend concerts, play baseball and soccer, take scenic walks, or cross-country ski. Barrie has the advantages of larger cities including excellent shopping, dining and entertainment. Three large indoor malls offer most of the recognized retail outlets, and the downtown core offers attractive boutiques. Large plazas, including the new Power Centres round out the retail sector. Dining establishments cater to every taste, from hamburgers to haute cuisine.