Central Ontario Map
Regional map of cottage country, Muskoka, and the Kawarthas.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other useful maps for trips through this part of Ontario
Regional map of cottage country, Muskoka, and the Kawarthas.
Complete provincial highway network including the 400-series.
All major Ontario cities and towns on a single map.
Full directory of city and town maps across the province.