Barrie
is a vibrant and attractive city with swimmable beaches and challenging ski opportunities
on our doorstep. An abundance of parkland, totaling over 90 parks, comprising in excess of
300 ha. are scattered throughout the city. Several of these parks line
 beautiful Kempenfelt Bay with extensive biking, roller blading and walking trails. Cultural
attractions include the acclaimed Gryphon Theatre, and international concert and
performance venue at Molson Park the Barrie Molson Centre, a 4,200 seat multi-purpose
entertainment facility, and the MacLaren Art Centre.
A new $120 Million, heath care facility has been constructed adjacent to Georgian College.
The location provides easy access for those in need of its services. The new hospital
provides 297 acute care beds and 270 operational beds. The hospital location adjacent to
the college provides a unique opportunity for cooperative training, research and clinical
trials, unequaled in North America.
The City is home to a new 40,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art public library. The new
multimedia collection to be housed in the new library will serve residents of all ages in
the City of Barrie for many generations to come.
The City of Barrie is currently one of the fastest growing municipality in Canada.
Sporting an annual growth rate of approximately 4 per cent, the city recently changed its
population signs to include the city's 100,000 citizens. Over the 25 year period of
1996-2021, Barrie and the surrounding area is expected to grow 63 per cent to a total
population of 185,000.
Barrie's population is capable, highly-skilled, well-educated, and adaptable. With a
labour force well in excess of 80,000 and a diversified economy, the City is well
positioned to meet the challenges of the new millennium. |
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