It's about to get much easier get around in Barrie as shovels go in the ground to start work on the Harvie Road bypass. The City of Barrie is focused on building a city that is ready for the future and managing growth well, and the Harvie Road crossing project breaking...
June signals the start of summer, and what better way to kick off the season than by taking in some lakeside fun, sunshine and events that draw family and friends together. Pack your sunscreen, throw on some shades and check out some of these events...
April showers bring May flowers. Spring is finally upon us, so get outside! Enjoy the fresh air and take in some of these amazing events happening around the region and right in your own backyard. From festivals to home shows, musical performances and more, there’s...
When buying a home, many buyers look for that “move-in ready” factor so they don’t have to make many changes. With this in mind, home owners are often advised to make updates that will create a heightened appeal and improve resale value. For those on a tight...
To celebrate Easter, the Faris Team rolled up our sleeves once again on Thursday, April 5th in support of the Barrie Food Bank with our annual "Easter Sort." With our Full Out For You® attitudes in high gear and loads of elbow grease, our team helped to sort 48,000 pounds of...
Have you discovered any hidden gems in Simcoe County? Let us know about great places to eat, shop, and play by clicking on this link. Here are a few great spots we’ve uncovered: Adjala-Tosorontio A Taste of FreedomLooking for a special place to celebrate? Adjala-Tosorontio has a charming...
Spring has finally arrived, and that means the start of longer days and more sunshine. What better way to enjoy the beautiful weather than by heading out to check out some of these spectacular spring events happening around the region this month! Set out for...
The Heart of Barrie's Neighbourhoods Downtown Location: Barrie’s most central neighbourhood bordering along the north and western shores of Kempenfelt Bay, encompasses five distinct communities.Highlights & History: This urban community is the true downtown business district of the city wrapping around a large portion of Kempenfelt Bay parkland....
The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) is out with their Top 10 Ontario Towns and Cities to buy, rent, or flip real estate property in, and Barrie and Orillia ranked among them. Barrie is number four and Orillia number nine on REIN’s list of cities whose...
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: Search Barrie listings > Allandale Location: Central Barrie...
