Map of Barrie

Map of Barrie, a fast-growing city on the western shore of Kempenfelt Bay (Lake Simcoe), considered the gateway to Ontario's cottage country.

Last reviewed on April 27, 2026

About Barrie

Barrie is one of Ontario's faster-growing cities and a regional commercial centre for Simcoe County. The waterfront on Kempenfelt Bay, the Allandale Waterfront GO station, and the Centennial Park beach are central to the city's identity.

Geography & Major Routes

Highway 400 runs through the western edge of the city and is the main north-south corridor between Toronto and Northern Ontario. The GO Transit Barrie line ends at Allandale.

Barrie Districts & Communities

Downtown Barrie along Dunlop Street, the waterfront, Allandale, the Painswick area, Bayfield, and the newer growth in the south end and Innisfil border define the city’s urban geography.

Region

Barrie is part of Central Ontario, with a population of approximately 155,000. For broader context, see the Central Ontario regional map and the Ontario map with cities.