Barrie
Sep 13th 2007 | 1:54 pm
#32
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Sep 13th 2007 | 5:44 pm
#33
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From: wasaga beach ont
Re: Barrie
2nd my wife is from collingwood, i have family in stayner
3rd i have bought on a quiet back street of wasaga beach which unlike what some of the posters is not full of people in spandex, monster cars blah de blah de blah. If i do not want to drive through the beach to get anywhere i do not have to, there are quiet back roads which take you around the main strip
4th if i choose to live in a place that is maybe not to everyone liking then maybe people should accept that decsion rather being rude and dismissive
5th i am an electrician by trade, as has been made a big deal of there is a lump of building work going on in the georgian triangle, which amazingly enough is good for electricians
6th There is a number of other people that are on BE which are moving to the beach so maybe we are not all wrong
Would you like me to go on???
Sep 13th 2007 | 6:45 pm
#34
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Sep 13th 2007 | 8:56 pm
#35
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Re: Barrie
well i think where you live is where you like so why tell other people where they live is not what you like. if you want to live in barrie im sure you'll find lots of things you like about it. i like barrie for shopping they have a lot of stores that are good and you dont have to go to the big city (and risk running into bdb) thats a good thing. but im going to live in the town i like and when family come to visit in the summer they might like to see lots of people but than again i only have to deal about running into bdb in spring n fall as this would only be the time of year he could leave his home as a fear of people has him in toronto.
but i dont under stand is why you havent learnt the lingo yet unless no one will talk to you
but barrie is nice but if your not sure have a look around at other places you will find whats right for you when its time you might not think so but you will
but i dont under stand is why you havent learnt the lingo yet unless no one will talk to you
but barrie is nice but if your not sure have a look around at other places you will find whats right for you when its time you might not think so but you will
Sep 13th 2007 | 10:44 pm
#36
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From: Was Prestwick Ayrshire, now Canmore AB.
Re: Barrie
I think that Barrie's reputation precedes it. We met up with friends in Richmond Hill last year who asked why we were going to Barrie. When we showed them pictures they were pleasantly surprised.
Yes there were a few s*x shops (we've discussed this before on BE) but the end of Dunlop Street and the area around Vespra is the rundown area as far as I can see.
We met a lot of really nice people (who didn't have lower incomes by the way) - one neighbour where we were staying took us out on his speedboat, I visited radio stations where the djs had actually bothered to reply to my request to meetup.
We'd both be self employed from home so commuting wouldn't be an issue.
Paul
Yes there were a few s*x shops (we've discussed this before on BE) but the end of Dunlop Street and the area around Vespra is the rundown area as far as I can see.
We met a lot of really nice people (who didn't have lower incomes by the way) - one neighbour where we were staying took us out on his speedboat, I visited radio stations where the djs had actually bothered to reply to my request to meetup.
We'd both be self employed from home so commuting wouldn't be an issue.
Paul
Are you planning on being a dj there? My cousin is a dj in ontario and has worked in a lot if places in there if you need any advice I could pass you his details, if it helps.
All the best
Danny
Sep 13th 2007 | 11:42 pm
#37
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Re: Barrie
well i think where you live is where you like so why tell other people where they live is not what you like. if you want to live in barrie im sure you'll find lots of things you like about it. i like barrie for shopping they have a lot of stores that are good and you dont have to go to the big city (and risk running into bdb) thats a good thing. but im going to live in the town i like and when family come to visit in the summer they might like to see lots of people but than again i only have to deal about running into bdb in spring n fall as this would only be the time of year he could leave his home as a fear of people has him in toronto.
Sep 14th 2007 | 3:46 am
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Re: Barrie
I have lived in the Georgian Triangle for 10 years, it is pleasant, healthy, has all the amenities we need, and the open spaces and clean air devoid of loud music, is free.
Growth is a concern, but any of you who have read Boom, Bust etc know the Boomers are retiring, and they are moving here, because it is safe, clean, and has 6 hospitals in the area.
We are doing it for our kids, because country property will be totally out of todays generations' ability to buy.
I am surprised that we, like others, in our twilight years, are living in a house much, much larger than we left, we transferred equity, we did not free it up.
Growth is a concern, but any of you who have read Boom, Bust etc know the Boomers are retiring, and they are moving here, because it is safe, clean, and has 6 hospitals in the area.
We are doing it for our kids, because country property will be totally out of todays generations' ability to buy.
I am surprised that we, like others, in our twilight years, are living in a house much, much larger than we left, we transferred equity, we did not free it up.
Sep 14th 2007 | 4:44 am
#39
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Re: Barrie
Originally Posted by Howard1944;
I have lived in the Georgian Triangle for 10 years, it is pleasant, healthy, has all the amenities we need, and the open spaces and clean air devoid of loud music, is free.
Growth is a concern, but any of you who have read Boom, Bust etc know the Boomers are retiring, and they are moving here, because it is safe, clean, and has 6 hospitals in the area.
We are doing it for our kids, because country property will be totally out of todays generations' ability to buy.
I am surprised that we, like others, in our twilight years, are living in a house much, much larger than we left, we transferred equity, we did not free it up.
Growth is a concern, but any of you who have read Boom, Bust etc know the Boomers are retiring, and they are moving here, because it is safe, clean, and has 6 hospitals in the area.
We are doing it for our kids, because country property will be totally out of todays generations' ability to buy.
I am surprised that we, like others, in our twilight years, are living in a house much, much larger than we left, we transferred equity, we did not free it up.
Sep 14th 2007 | 6:00 am
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Re: Barrie
I am not a Beach Fan but we know a lot of people who live there, and love it, some just moved, some there for awhile.
Lest we forget, the Beach is about 30 minutes from Blue and from Barrie.
I would compare Wasaga to Torquay.
Lest we forget, the Beach is about 30 minutes from Blue and from Barrie.
I would compare Wasaga to Torquay.
Sep 14th 2007 | 6:02 am
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Re: Barrie
Torquay, Newquay, have enough people moved there from Toronto to make it look like Boat Quay?
Sep 15th 2007 | 6:47 am
#42
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Re: Barrie
Wasaga Beach reminds me of the Lleyn Peninsula in Wales, around Abersoch in the summer when the Cheshire Set move in - except the locals don't seem so pissed off with the intrusive tourists who by and large appear to be either noisy rich kids with too much of daddy's money to show off, or of the knotted hanky on head working class ilk.
Not that it's a bad place. The beach is great.
As for Barrie; well - I live a 30 minute drive away and go there probably once a week for various reasons.
As I've said before on here - downtown looks pretty grotty but there are plans afoot to prettify it. West on Dunlop looks like the "rough" end of town to me, although Allandale could do with an overhaul as well. The outskirts are, as described, malls and strip malls (especially on Maple View and Bayfield) and a mass of sub-divisions. The lake front has a couple of nice little park areas and a marina. For my part it would be great if they stuck a couple of nice restaurants and bars down there as well, but the Ontario government's fear of the demon drink would probably prevent that.
Further out, Grenfel and Centre Vespra seem like nice little hamlets to me as do most places in Springwater township. Even further afield, but still with easy access to the 400, Alliston's a growing little town, Cookstown is pretty, and anywhere over towards Innisfil seems like a good bet too. Although the nearer the lake you are, the colder it will be in winter.
Not that it's a bad place. The beach is great.
As for Barrie; well - I live a 30 minute drive away and go there probably once a week for various reasons.
As I've said before on here - downtown looks pretty grotty but there are plans afoot to prettify it. West on Dunlop looks like the "rough" end of town to me, although Allandale could do with an overhaul as well. The outskirts are, as described, malls and strip malls (especially on Maple View and Bayfield) and a mass of sub-divisions. The lake front has a couple of nice little park areas and a marina. For my part it would be great if they stuck a couple of nice restaurants and bars down there as well, but the Ontario government's fear of the demon drink would probably prevent that.
Further out, Grenfel and Centre Vespra seem like nice little hamlets to me as do most places in Springwater township. Even further afield, but still with easy access to the 400, Alliston's a growing little town, Cookstown is pretty, and anywhere over towards Innisfil seems like a good bet too. Although the nearer the lake you are, the colder it will be in winter.
Sep 16th 2007 | 3:39 am
#43
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Re: Barrie
Wasaga Beach reminds me of the Lleyn Peninsula in Wales, around Abersoch in the summer when the Cheshire Set move in - except the locals don't seem so pissed off with the intrusive tourists who by and large appear to be either noisy rich kids with too much of daddy's money to show off, or of the knotted hanky on head working class ilk.
Not that it's a bad place. The beach is great.
As for Barrie; well - I live a 30 minute drive away and go there probably once a week for various reasons.
As I've said before on here - downtown looks pretty grotty but there are plans afoot to prettify it. West on Dunlop looks like the "rough" end of town to me, although Allandale could do with an overhaul as well. The outskirts are, as described, malls and strip malls (especially on Maple View and Bayfield) and a mass of sub-divisions. The lake front has a couple of nice little park areas and a marina. For my part it would be great if they stuck a couple of nice restaurants and bars down there as well, but the Ontario government's fear of the demon drink would probably prevent that.
Further out, Grenfel and Centre Vespra seem like nice little hamlets to me as do most places in Springwater township. Even further afield, but still with easy access to the 400, Alliston's a growing little town, Cookstown is pretty, and anywhere over towards Innisfil seems like a good bet too. Although the nearer the lake you are, the colder it will be in winter.
Not that it's a bad place. The beach is great.
As for Barrie; well - I live a 30 minute drive away and go there probably once a week for various reasons.
As I've said before on here - downtown looks pretty grotty but there are plans afoot to prettify it. West on Dunlop looks like the "rough" end of town to me, although Allandale could do with an overhaul as well. The outskirts are, as described, malls and strip malls (especially on Maple View and Bayfield) and a mass of sub-divisions. The lake front has a couple of nice little park areas and a marina. For my part it would be great if they stuck a couple of nice restaurants and bars down there as well, but the Ontario government's fear of the demon drink would probably prevent that.
Further out, Grenfel and Centre Vespra seem like nice little hamlets to me as do most places in Springwater township. Even further afield, but still with easy access to the 400, Alliston's a growing little town, Cookstown is pretty, and anywhere over towards Innisfil seems like a good bet too. Although the nearer the lake you are, the colder it will be in winter.
Sep 16th 2007 | 3:29 pm
#44
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Re: Barrie
From what I recall though, Barrie and around Lake Simcoe are a couple of degrees colder in the winter than places "inland". My guess is that because the lake freezes over, the wind blowing over the ice creates some kind of cooling-even-more effect...
Sep 22nd 2007 | 9:53 am
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Re: Barrie
Just come back from 3 and a half weeks in Ontario, most of which was spent in Barrie again.
We had a great time and enjoyed the lakeshore beach festivals etc. We also spent time researching banks, properties and made many new friends and contacts, some of whom were through chatting in Tim Hortons
However, we did check the news most days and continue to do so online and are concerned that there does seem to be a few problems, with drugs, vandalism, occasional shootings and stabbings and even graffiti (although I made contact with a councillor who assures me there's a council initiative planned to deal with it)
What's the feeling of those who've moved over in the last couple of years? Has the city changed? We don't want to relocate only to encounter the same sort of issues we have here in Croydon.
We had a great time and enjoyed the lakeshore beach festivals etc. We also spent time researching banks, properties and made many new friends and contacts, some of whom were through chatting in Tim Hortons
However, we did check the news most days and continue to do so online and are concerned that there does seem to be a few problems, with drugs, vandalism, occasional shootings and stabbings and even graffiti (although I made contact with a councillor who assures me there's a council initiative planned to deal with it)
What's the feeling of those who've moved over in the last couple of years? Has the city changed? We don't want to relocate only to encounter the same sort of issues we have here in Croydon.
We have visited Barrie 3 times now over the last 2 years and have really fallen for the place. Sure, you get the odd shooting or stabbing but to be honest, it's exactly the same here in the UK. Only a month ago a teenager was stabbed to death in our local railway station carpark. I think that if you like somewhere, try it out for a few years and see how it goes. If you don't like it after that period, then move.
Barrie has many things going for it IMO, with Park Place construction starting this week and work on the downtown area starting to take shape, the whole area will benefit. At the end of the year GO trains start to run from barrie to union station with a 4 departures in the morning, 4 returns in the afternoon so the link to Toronto should improve greatly.
Last but by no means least, if you are into hockey, a night out at a Colts game is highly recomended.
Please drop me a PM if you want to discuss Barrie further.
Poomagoo
