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| Place | Barrie |
| Type | City |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Simcoe |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.37124 |
| Longitude | -79.67697 |
| Population | 147,829 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | L4N |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | FAFFD |
Barrie is a city in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Barrie is located at 44.3712°N, 79.6770°W.
Barrie rests upon the sloping edge of Lake Simcoe, where the horizon often blurs into the soft, grey-blue haze of an Ontario afternoon. It lies 32.8 km south-west of Orillia, ON (from Orillia, ON: bearing 218°T), and is situated 11.7 km north-north-west of Innisfil. Beyond the immediate reach of the shoreline, the terrain rises toward the modest elevation of Sharps Hill, providing a vantage point that catches the long, amber light of sunset before it retreats across the water. The air here holds a crisp, continental clarity, carrying the scent of damp earth and the subtle, cold promise of the seasons as they turn. While the Nottawasaga River follows its own winding path some distance away, the proximity of the lake defines the local perspective, anchoring the view and shaping the way the light settles over the rooftops. Historically, Barrie served as a vital link for those traveling overland between the upper reaches of the Great Lakes, evolving from a strategic portage point into a hub for commerce and trade. The local economy has shifted from early reliance on timber and milling to a diversified landscape of manufacturing, retail, and professional services that keep the streets occupied from dawn until dusk. In the quiet morning hours, the business districts hum with a steady, pragmatic energy, reflecting the industrious nature of a place that values both its heritage and its steady growth. Modern infrastructure now supports a range of local industries, ensuring that the legacy of those who first cleared the land persists in the deliberate, functional architecture of the present day. Cultural life in Barrie finds its expression in the public gatherings and seasonal traditions that bring residents down to the waterfront to watch the changing moods of Lake Simcoe. The local character is marked by a straightforward warmth, seen in the way neighbors acknowledge one another amidst the bustle of daily errands or at community events. Education plays a significant role in the local vitality, with institutions like Georgian College fostering a spirit of learning and professional development that reaches deep into the local workforce. Figures such as the musician Glenn Gould, who spent formative years in the region, left an imprint on the area’s identity, adding a note of creative depth to the narrative of a place that balances its natural surroundings with a committed, forward-looking outlook.
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Explore Barrie, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.37124, -79.67697. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Barrie includes the postal code (L4N), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Barrie is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |