This multi-year, multi-phase project will renew and maximize the efficiency of existing assets and create the accessory sites and structures required to effectively support the city's growth and operational service requirements in a timely manner. 

For updates on Barrie's infrastructure and development projects, check out the City's Current Projects webpage.

Barrie's newest industrial park with 25 industrial development lots on approximately 39 acres. Outside storage permitted, full municipal services, and easy access to Highway 400.

156,046 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 36,711 sq. ft. of office space available in one of Barrie's prime industrial locations close to Highway 400. 

Released quarterly, this document highlights key statistics, trends, and construction and business activities to keep businesses and investors up to date on the latest economic data.

The City of Barrie won two Awards of Excellence from the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) at the 68th Annual EDCO Conference and Showcase, which took place in Toronto from February 4th to 6th. The winning projects included:

2024 Barrie Airshow – Visitor Attraction & Tourism Product Development

Sport Tourism Strategy – Planning & Strategic Development 

The Barrie Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of women in business at the 2025 Women in Business Awards Luncheon on March 7, 2025. The sold-out event brought together leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers from across the region for an inspiring afternoon of recognition and celebration. 

Invest Barrie joined EBS Global at its grand opening in Barrie. EBS Global offers a wide range of building material solutions that help contractors, commercial and residential builders, architects, and homeowners achieve their goals. They offer innovative engineering systems by producing prefabricated solutions. 

It's no surprise that people are choosing Barrie to be their home! The city brings together place, people, and potential for businesses seeking an ideal location.

On September 8, 2025, the City of Barrie begins automated cart collection for waste. With the City's transition to carts comes a new waste collection program for businesses and institutional properties, including new waste collection limits effective September 8. Owners of business and institutional properties must register by March 31 if they wish to receive waste collection from the City of Barrie effective September 8. 

Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) has announced the 2025 Top 100 Festivals and Events in the province and four City of Barrie events are being recognized. Downtown Countdown, Canada Day on the Move, and Game On! After Dark, join Winterfest on this year's list.   

The City of Barrie, Canadian Forces Base Borden, County of Simcoe, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, and the Downtown Barrie BIA officially announced the 2025 return of the Barrie Airshow, presented by Pratt Homes. 

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