Simcoe Muskoka has many walking and hiking trails suitable for everyone with a variety of difficulty levels. Walking is such a great way to discover new parts of the Greater Simcoe Muskoka region you may not have seen before and appreciate the beautiful landscape that surrounds us. Here’s a few highlights to inspire you to discover new walking trails and places and enjoy the outdoors before the winter comes. Barrie’s Waterfront Trail Barrie’s Waterfront trail […]
Summer has officially come to an end and Fall is very much in the air. The Simcoe Muskoka region is home to over 30 different craft breweries all creating their own unique brews. Your North Life wanted to highlight just some of the great craft breweries in the region, some of which you can find
With the holiday season comes baking seasonal desserts for family gatherings, Friendsgiving’s and office potlucks. It also makes for the perfect opportunity to support local! Not only does sourcing local food items provide you with fresh ingredients, but you’re also supporting local agriculture and helping small businesses. Locally produced foods are more likely to look and taste fresher, making your favorite seasonal desserts taste even sweeter! One
September 30th is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. This day marks the first step in Canada’s journey toward reconciliation, to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, honor survivors, their families and communities. (Federal Statutory Holiday, 1) This day is not about celebration but educating Canadians about the tragic past in our country
Over the course of the last 18 months supporting small businesses has become more important than ever before. It’s great to see communities coming together to support fellow members and business owners by making it a priority to shop and dine local while encouraging others to do the same. To ensure supporting local is top
Pine Eco and Refillery is your one stop shop for all your eco friendly lifestyles needs. Foundedin May of 2020 this mother and daughter team, Paige and Kendall, took the risk to open up theirsmall business in Collingwood during the global pandemic and have received endless supportfrom their community. Paige began her green journey after
Open Air Dunlop. How a simple idea of pedestrianizing a downtown street brought hope and financial recovery for many businesses and a much-needed escape from pandemic restrictions. As a member of the BIA in Downtown Barrie, I get to be a part of some amazing projects designed to activate, support and celebrate our downtown. One
July 6, 2021 – Your North Life, created by the Barrie & District Association of REALTORS®, is a new online platform for all things real estate, lifestyle, and relocation in the Greater Simcoe Muskoka Region, inspiring businesses and individuals to move North, embrace local, and engage in their communities! As Realtors®, we are fully committed
Located just south of Barrie, the Town of Innisfil straddles Highway 400, as it stretches from the Lake Simcoe shoreline westward into agricultural communities and small settlements, with Cookstown being one of the best known communities today. During its 170 years of history, Innisfil has seen some of its communities be wrapped into the City
Highlighted with waterfront recreational trails and family-friendly beaches, Barrie’s East Neighborhood includes The Royal Victoria Regional Health Center and Georgian College’s main campus. This diverse area is home to multicultural plazas, various cuisines, and a vibrant student life. A drive along Johnson Street showcases and summarizes what this area has to offer: larger established homes
