Barrie
Barrie is a city in Central Ontario, Canada, situated on the western shore of Lake Simcoe at the junction of Highway 400 and Highway 26. It serves as the county seat of Simcoe County and functions as a regional hub for commerce, education, and tourism. The area was originally inhabited by the Huron-Wendat people before European settlement began in the early 19th century. Named after Scottish politician Sir Robert Barrie, the town was incorporated in 1853 and achieved city status in 1991 after a series of municipal amalgamations.
As of the 2021 Census, Barrie's population is approximately 154,000, making it one of the fastest‑growing municipalities
Barrie's waterfront, known as the Barrie Waterfront and the nearby Kempenfelt Bay, supports a range of recreational
Transportation infrastructure includes the Barrie Train Station, which provides GO Transit commuter rail service to Toronto,