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Barrie

City in Ontario, Canada

Overview

Barrie is a lively city set on the shores of Lake Simcoe, offering a mix of urban amenities and scenic natural beauty. Known for its active waterfront, thriving local arts scene, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Barrie is both a commuter hub and a leisure destination.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Canada

Province

Ontario

Population

147,829

Time Zone

America/Toronto

Coordinates

44.40°, -79.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$3,250

Local Cost

$1,870

Local Income

$2,800

Cashless

English

Temperature

7.4°C

Summer Avg

19.9°C

Winter Avg

-5.1°C

Record High

34.0°C

Record Low

-29.8°C

Humidity

79%

Precipitation

622 mm

Internet Speed

435 Mbps

Upload

85 Mbps

Latency

14 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

YLK

Distance

13 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Ardagh Bluffs Ardagh Bluffs is a quiet residential area in southwest Barrie, known for its large nature reserve and newer suburban homes. Mostly families and commuters live here, drawn by the access to wooded trails.Holly Holly sits in northeast Austin, mostly residential with older homes and small apartment complexes. It attracts locals for its casual bars and taco spots.Letitia Heights Letitia Heights is a quiet residential area in west Barrie with elementary schools and local parks. Most homes are single-family, built in the late twentieth century.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.

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