Barrie may appear as the bashful kid sister peeking out from behind her celebrity
siblings – the southern megatropolis of Toronto
and northwest Georgian Bay communities. In reality, Barrie
gives a stellar performance in the areas of culture, recreation and scenery.
With a bounty of activities in and around the area, a soaring population growth
and economic expansion, Barrie does not hide in the shadows – the spotlight
shines directly on it. (continue...)
Described as the 'sixth
Great Lake', the Georgian Bay is separated from Lake Huron by Manitoulin
Island and the Bruce Peninsula. Almost the size of Lake Ontario, the
Bay has a combination of terrains. The west shore is limestone, the northeastern
shores consist of rock from the Precambrian shield (some of the oldest rocks
in the world) and the south is an array of smooth, sandy beaches. It lies halfway
between Toronto and Sault
Ste. Marie (continue...)
