City Centre

The civic centre with influential hospitality.

Barrie's City Centre neighborhood is the Eastern part of Barrie’s downtown which has incredible views and quick access to Kempenfelt Bay’s waterfront walking and boating resources. It also has some of the best dining, music and theatre in the city core.

Living Here

Average Sale

$783,371

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Average Rental

$2,113

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Living in City Centre

Barrie’s City Centre neighborhood wraps around Kempenfelt Bay featuring older historic homes and homes from various decades interspersed on tree lined roads. Additionally, it’s also the government hub to establishments like City Hall, the courthouse and main branch of the Barrie Public Library. Schools and city parks offer playgrounds and open space for soccer and baseball, as well as tree-shaded benches and picnic areas.

With the popular shopping and dining center on Dunlop Street and six-kilometer waterfront trail, there’s always something to do making it a desirable area to live.

Vibrant Nightlife

Local Shopping

Close to Everything

Performing Arts

Dinner at Donaleighs Pub in Downtown Barrie

Downtown, Barrie, Ontario shopping on Dunlop Street

Points of Interest

Things To Do

Heritage Park

Home to one of the most pristine and established parks in Barrie right on the edge of Kempenfelt Bay. Linked to the Northshore Trail, Heritage Park also features a small pond, pavilion and splash pad for kids.

Meridian Place

Meridian Place is at the centre of the growth of a city while maintaining long-standing heritage, it will also be the birthplace for new influences, ideas and actions that will build upon Barrie’s growth and prosperity.

MacLaren Art Centre

The Maclaren Art Centre Gallery has a permanent collection of contemporary Canadian art held in trust for the public and presents a year-round programme of world-class exhibitions, education activities and special events.