Intro to Barrie, the Community of South Barrie, and our Builders

South Barrie is a new community with heart. It’s set to become a destination that will redefine the 400-commuter corridor that connects Barrie with the GTA. Read on to learn more about this expansive new home community, the City of Barrie, and the four highly-acclaimed home builders behind the community.

You’ve arrived in Barrie, Ontario – one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities

Located about 90 kilometres or a one-hour drive north of Toronto, Barrie, Ontario is a thriving city that’s part of Simcoe County – an area that starts just north of the Greater Toronto Area and extends nearly up to the Muskoka area and stretches from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west. It’s also part of Southern Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe, which is Canada’s most densely populated and industrialized region. Barrie is accessible via Highways 26, 27, 400 and 11, and has convenient access to Highways 401 and 407 as well.

Designated an Urban Growth Centre by the Province of Ontario, Barrie is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada. The goal of this designation is to concentrate higher-density development in areas as specified by the City of Barrie, promoting the growth of a safe and strong urban community while mitigating sprawl.

Barrie has warm, humid summers and snowy winters, and the city’s beautiful natural setting makes it the perfect place for those who enjoy outdoor recreation. Countless hiking trails, bike trails, parks, golf courses and ski hills make enjoying an active lifestyle a natural way of life for many residents. And Barrie’s location along the western shores of Lake Simcoe and Kempenfelt Bay is a dream for those who enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and other water sports.

Barrie's diversified economy is rooted in retail, education, health care, services, information technology (Barrie is considered one of the best tech hubs in the country for small markets!) and manufacturing. The city’s major employers include health centres like the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, educational institutions like Georgian College, the City of Barrie and County of Simcoe, the Simcoe County District School Board, banks, technology companies like IBM and The Source, Coca-Cola, the Canadian Mental Health Association and Hydro One. While many Barrie residents are employed locally, many also commute to nearby urban centres like York Region and Toronto.

Discover the South Barrie community – Ontario’s newest destination

South Barrie is a new master-planned community located at McKay Rd. and Veteran’s Dr. in Barrie’s south end. South Barrie is poised to reshape the City of Barrie with thousands of new homes, new schools, parks, shopping, employment opportunities and more.

The vision for South Barrie is to created a unique community experience for its homeowners. The community is a celebration of the best things in life. It’s a community where neighbours, families and friends come together to celebrate life’s special moments. It’s a place where memories are made and milestones are reached. It’s where people who crave a slower pace of life come, whether to unwind or to enjoy a new adventure.

South Barrie is connected to it all – with direct access to the future Highway 400 McKay Road exit, and Highway 27 and the Barrie South GO Station being just minutes away, you’re never far from where you need to go. And Barrie’s countless amenities make life more convenient than ever – with everyday essentials, schools, services, recreational opportunities, dining, entertainment and more just minutes away.

Four of Ontario’s most acclaimed builders – at your service

South Barrie is proudly presented by four of Ontario’s largest and most acclaimed builders: Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes , Regal Crest Homes and Remington Homes. These four award-winning builders understand the intricate balance of creating homes that are lifestyle-enriched, functional, comfortable and distinctive in their design. And they’re dedicated to ensuring a positive customer experience at every step of the way. With decades upon decades of experience in building and developing master-planned new home communities, a steadfast devotion to excellence in quality and craftsmanship, a commitment to customer care and a standard that’s above the rest, our four builders are perfectly suited as the masterminds behind South Barrie.

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