Discover Barrie’s Neighbourhoods – Allandale & Mapleview
We’re investigating each neighbourhood in Barrie to help you decide which area best fits your lifestyle. We first looked at Tollendal & Painswick, now for those seeking amenities like recreational centres and shopping, we will highlight the Allandale and Mapleview neighbourhoods.
Neighbourhoods of Barrie:
Allandale
Location: Central Barrie bordering along the south shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay
Outdoor Amenities: Shear Park, Blair Park, Greenfield Park, Allandale Heights Park
Schools: Innisdale Secondary School, Allandale Heights Public School, St John Vianney Catholic School, Unity Christian High School, Assikinack Public School
Local Favourite: The Farmhouse Restaurant
Highlights & History: The Allandale GO train station plays a central significance to the identity of the Allandale community, located along the south end of Lakeshore Blvd at the cross-section of Essa Rd and Tiffin St. Originally the Grand Trunk Railway, it expanded into the current Allandale yard at the turn of the 19th century. The aptly named South Shore Park is situated on the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, providing a gorgeous walking and bike path. The South Shore Community Centre was formerly the Master Mechanics building for the railway and incorporates this heritage into the modern banquet facility it is known for today. Residents enjoy recreational amenities at the Allandale Recreation Centre as well as the convenient proximity to city amenities in this commuter’s locale.
Allandale GO Station : Historic Barrie Train Station
Mapleview
Location: South-West Barrie
Communities: Maple Woodlands
Outdoor Amenities: Mapleton Park, Veterans Woods Park, Innisbrook Golf Course, National Pines Golf Club
Schools: Kempenfelt Bay Private School, Timothy Christian Elementary School, Romeo Dallaire French Secondary School, South Simcoe Montessori School, Trillium Woods Elementary School
Local Attraction: Barrie Molson Centre
Highlights & History: Encompassing the renowned Mapleview Dr. shopping district, the Mapleview community is Barrie’s well-known southern hub. Communities within this neighbourhood benefit from the close proximity to many urban amenities. Commercial influences include the popular Park Place shopping and dining centre at Mapleview Rd. and Bayview Dr., as well as the primarily industrial region of Bryne Dr. What was formerly the Molson Brewery and Molson Park outdoor concert venue, is now the Barrie Molson Centre arena which is home to the Barrie Colts OHL hockey team. The Mapleview neighbourhood is also home to the new Barrie Primary Care Campus located on Bayview Dr.
Local Shopping: Park Place, Barrie
Continue exploring the neighbourhoods of Barrie with our next highlights from Holly & Ardagh, Letitia Heights, and Downtown.