Why you'd want to live in Barrie

Barrie, Ontario is a beautiful waterfront city located on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, the western side of Lake Simcoe. It is a growing area that has become a popular destination for new immigrants and people moving out of Toronto as part of a recent interprovincial migration trend. People are attracted to the region for several regions. It is a bedroom community of Toronto located about 90 km north of the city and about an hour’s commute. The lower housing prices and cost of living are appealing. There is large employment growth and it has a good transit system. The city is also ideal for people who love the outdoors because of the swimmable beaches and ski hills located nearby. There are many great hiking paths, great skiing, and many watersports. via prepareforcanada.com