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400 East is a commercial and industrial area in the southern part of Barrie.

400 East

The 400 North area, in west Barrie, is a large area that stretches west to Highway 27 north to Edgehill Dr, south along a railway line, with the southernmost part having Ardagh Rd as its southern boundary. Highway 400 forms part of the eastern boundary and then passes through the centre of the area.

400 North

400 West is primarily a commercial and industrial area although there are some homes located in the north part of the neighbourhood.

400 West

Allandale is a historic part of central Barrie that lies between Allandale Centre and Allandale Heights. All of the Allandale area was once a railway town in Innisfil Township, and was annexed by Barrie in 1896. The area is a mix of commercial and residential properties, and a mix of housing, with both historic and newer homes. Part of the community is bordered by the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, with park lands and a gorgeous walking and bike path. The South Shore Community Centre was formerly the Master Mechanics building for the Grand Trunk Railway, and incorporates this heritage into the modern facility it is today.

Allandale

Allandale Centre, in central Barrie, is a historic area that lies north of Allandale and Allandale Heights. The eastern border is Lakeshore Drive, which runs along Kempenfelt Bay. The Allandale GO train station is central to the identity of the community. The old station, originally for the Grand Trunk Railway, was the industrial and employment hub of old Allandale. The station once saw about 50,000 people go through it each summer on their way to and from cottage country a century ago. The area features historic homes with notable architecture, as well as newer homes and shopping and dining establishments. Walking and bike paths run through the park lands along the waterfront.

Allandale Centre

Allandale Heights, in southeast Barrie, is located "up the hill" from Allandale and Allandale Centre, and is a newer residential area than the area of "Old Allandale." It is a family-oriented area, with detached homes, mature trees, and parks, with Lackie's Bush forming part of the southern border. Bordered by Highway 400 on the west, Allandale Heights has commercial properties in that region, along Fairview Road.

Allandale Heights

Alliance is a small area in north Barrie, with Highway 400 running through its centre. The area is commercial, with open areas to be developed. Georgian College meets the area's eastern border.

Alliance

The Ardagh neighbourhood is in central-west Barrie. This residential area is named for the Ardagh Bluffs natural area that it sits in, an area of woods with more than 17 kilometres of trails and over 518 acres. Much of the Ardagh Bluffs is environmentally protected. The neighbourhood has mainly detached single homes, with some townhomes, and some multi-unit housing, and there are also schools and additional parks.

Ardagh

Bayfield is a commercial strip in northwest Barrie, running along Bayfield St, northwest from Highway 400. It features malls, standalone stores, and restaurants.

Bayfield

Bayshore is a roughly triangular area in southeast Barrie, with its northeastern tip bordering on the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, and including Wilkins Beach, a small sandy natural beach. The railway line forms its western border. The area has access to Wilkins Walk, a hiking and walking trail. This residential area includes areas of dense housing of single detached homes, with some parks, as well as Bayshore Estates in the southern part of the area, featuring larger properties and homes, and a large woodlot in the southernmost corner.

Bayshore

400 East

400 East is a commercial and industrial area in the southern part of Barrie. View 400 East Guide

400 North

400 West

400 West is primarily a commercial and industrial area although there are some homes located in the north part of the neighbourhood. View 400 West Guide

Allandale

Allandale Centre

Allandale Heights

Alliance

Alliance is a small area in north Barrie, with Highway 400 running through its centre. The area is commercial, with open areas to be developed. Georgian College meets the area's eastern border. View Alliance Guide

Ardagh

Bayfield

Bayfield is a commercial strip in northwest Barrie, running along Bayfield St, northwest from Highway 400. It features malls, standalone stores, and restaurants. View Bayfield Guide

Bayshore

Codrington

Codrington is located just north of the north shore of Barrie's Kempenfelt Bay, with Blake St. as its southern border. The residential neighbourhood, not far from downtown, features a mix of older homes, apartment buildings, and some new condo developments. View Codrington Guide

Cundles East

The Cundles East area lies east of Bayfield St and the Bayfield commercial area, in north Barrie. Cundles Rd E divides the area into north and south halves. St. Vincent St is the eastern border. It is a residential area of many cul de sacs and crescent streets, with mostly single detached homes. The area also features park lands and mature trees. View Cundles East Guide

East Bayfield

East Bayfield is located in the northern edge of Barrie, east of Bayfield St and the Bayfield commercial area. It is a newer residential area, featuring mostly single detached homes of medium density. View East Bayfield Guide

Edgehill Drive

Edgehill Drive is located in central west Barrie, and is a newer residential area of detached homes, with some yet-undeveloped areas. The southeast corner has some industrial and commercial properties and services. To the west of Miller Dr, the western border, is a large expanse of woods. View Edgehill Drive Guide

Georgian Drive

Georgian Drive is in north Barrie bounded by Highway 400 to the north, Duckworth St to the west, just north of Hickling Trail and College Crescent in the south, and Penetanguishene Rd to the east. The area is home to Georgian College and a regional health centre and other health services. The residential area has newer housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, row housing, and multi-unit buildings. View Georgian Drive Guide

Grove East

Grove East is a rectangular area located south of the Georgian College area, in northeast Barrie. Grove St runs east-west through the centre of the area. It is a largely residential area, with park lands, schools, and a mix of detached, semi-detached, row, and multi-unit housing. There are some commercial and professional services, mainly along Grove St E and on Duckworth St. View Grove East Guide

Holly

The Holly community is located in Barrie's extreme southwest. Originally part of Innisfil, Holly was one of three areas annexed in the 1980s, pushing Barrie’s boundary to the south. It is a well-established community, with mainly detached homes, a number of schools, park areas, and some commercial services. The recreation centre is a must-go destination for families. The Dyer tract of the Simcoe County Forest lies beyond the northwest border, and beautiful rolling fields lie to the south and west. View Holly Guide

Innis-Shore

Innis Shore is a large area located in southeastern Barrie, with its northern border being a stretch of the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, east of Wilkin's Beach. The area features large tracts of woodlands and a trail system, as well as large residential areas featuring mainly detached homes, with some semi-detached and townhomes. There are also schools, park lands, and some commercial and professional services. View Innis-Shore Guide

Lakeshore (Barrie)

Lakeshore is located in downtown Barrie along the shores of Lake Simcoe. The area has a lot of commercial development in addition to some homes. View Lakeshore (Barrie) Guide

Letitia Heights

Letitia Heights is in northwest Barrie, northwest of the downtown area. A mixed neighbourhood built in the 1980s, Letitia Heights features author-named streets, such as Shakespeare, Browning, Burns and of course, Leacock. Leacock is a main road through the neighbourhood. Although it’s a mature area, a major makeover at Lampman Lane Park makes it a new destination for all residents. The residential area features a mix of century homes and new housing developments, including detached homes, apartments, semi-detached homes, and row housing. The woodlands in the western part of the area features trails. View Letitia Heights Guide

Little Lake

The Little Lake area is in northernmost Barrie, close to the lake of the same name. It lies north of Highway 400, and north of Georgian College. The western section of the area is residentially developed, while the eastern part features tracts of forest, and with some areas slated for condo and other housing developments. View Little Lake Guide

North Shore

North Shore is a narrow strip along the north shore of Kempenfelt Bay, widening where the area's northern border turns northward to Penetanguishe Rd. The area offers beautiful views of the bay and features a walking and cycling waterfront trail. Open fields and forested areas are at the eastern section of this area. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with single detached homes on large lots, waterfront homes, apartment buildings, and row housing, as well as some commercial and professional services. Johnson's Beach and the Barrie Yacht Club are in this area. View North Shore Guide

Northwest

Northwest is a large area in Barrie's northwest at the edge of rural farmland and tracts of forest. It is a residential neighbourhood with mostly detached single homes. View Northwest Guide

Painswick North

Painswick North is a triangular area in southeast Barrie, south of the southern shore of Kempenfelt Bay. It is north of Painswick South. The railway line forms the northern and eastern borders, with Big Bay Point Rd at the south, and Yonge Street runs down the middle of the area. Commercial and business districts are located in the northwest and southeast corners, as well as along Yonge Street. The area offers a mix of housing: detached homes, townhomes, and condos. Lovers Creek, part of the Lake Simcoe watershed, runs through this area. View Painswick North Guide

Painswick South

Painswick North is a large area in southeast Barrie, south of the southern shore of Kempenfelt Bay, and just south of Painswick North. The railway line forms the farthest eastern border, with Big Bay Point Rd at the north, Huronia Road to the west, and farmlands to the south. It is a thriving shopping and dining area, especially at Yonge St and Big Bay Point Rd. The area also offers a mix of housing: detached homes, townhomes, condos, and apartments. Lovers Creek, part of the Lake Simcoe watershed, and Lover's Creek Ravine, run through this area. View Painswick South Guide

Queen's Park

Queen's Park is an area of mature trees and landscapes, parks, and proximity to the downtown and waterfront. Queen's Park, created in the 1800s, and the Armoury, which is still used, are central features of this neighbourhood. Much of the original housing, built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, remains today, with some of them being converted to offices and businesses. Smaller single and semi-detached housing was added to the neighbourhood over the years, as was multi-unit housing and a range of rental housing. The varied housing styles result in a diverse range of ages and incomes, and the neighbourhood is a vibrant mix of people, housing, and uses. View Queen's Park Guide

Rural Barrie Southeast

Rural Barrie Southeast is a large area south of Kempenfelt Bay's south shore, and is currently the easternmost area of Barrie. The area is farmland and natural forested areas, with Hewitt's Creek running through the forested area, and the railway running adjacent to the creek. View Rural Barrie Southeast Guide

Rural Barrie Southwest

Rural Barrie Southeast is a large area in the southernmost area of Barrie. The area is farmland and a few farm homes, natural forested areas, and some areas of industry. Highway 400 and Highway 53 run north and south through the centre of this area. View Rural Barrie Southwest Guide

Sandy Hollow

Sandy Hollow is in eastern Barrie and is mainly industrial and forest with a few homes on the edges. View Sandy Hollow Guide

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South Shore

South Shore runs along the southeast shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay, from Minet's Point at its west end to past Tollendal Beach and parkland at its east end. The area is home to Tollendale Village, a large seniors community, complete with nursing home. It also includes the private Brentwood Marina and several public parks. It features waterfront homes, areas of low-density subdivisions, and forested areas. It is close to Minet’s Point Road and Yonge Street, an area that features retail and restaurants. View South Shore Guide

Sunnidale

The Sunnidale neighbourhood is defined by bungalows, large lots, and big trees. This established area also features a large and very popular park and playground, and an arboretum. View Sunnidale Guide

Wellington (Barrie)

The Wellington area is in north central Barrie, with Georgian College to its northeast. It is a well-established neighbourhood with schools, large trees, and mixed housing—bungalows, townhomes, single detached homes, and semi-detached homes. View Wellington (Barrie) Guide

West Bayfield

West Bayfield is in northwest Barrie, and is largely a residential area, with some parks, schools, and care institutions. The airport lies northwest of this area. A park area and farmlands lie to the west and north. The retail district of Bayfield is to its east. View West Bayfield Guide

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