Barrie - Wikipedia
WEBThe city was named in 1833 after Sir Robert Barrie, who was in charge of the naval forces in Canada and frequently commanded forces through the city and along the Nine Mile Portage. Barrie was also the final destination for a branch of the Underground Railroad.
History of Barrie - Tourism Barrie
WEBBarrie has a rich history that dates back to First Nations People using the western shores of Kempenfelt Bay as a place of rest before traveling the portage that ran between lake Simcoe and the Nottawasaga Rive to Lake Huron.
Barrie Historical Archive – Barrie, Ontario's online museum
WEBAug 6, 2020 · A free educational, researchable online archive of historical content from Barrie, Ontario. Start browsing historical photos, video, audio, or documents. EXPLORE THE ARCHIVE BY NEIGHBOURHOOD. Featured Pieces: A view of Flying Officer Stafford’s plane after it crashed in a cottage on Base Borden.
Barrie | History & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 3, 2024 · Barrie, city, seat (1837) of Simcoe county, southeastern Ontario, Canada. It lies along Kempenfelt Bay, an arm of Lake Simcoe, 55 miles (90 km) north-northwest of Toronto. A storehouse was probably built on the site during the War of 1812.
Barrie - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBOct 17, 2012 · Commodore Robert Barrie, who oversaw British war vessels at Kingston, visited the site in 1828 and 1833. In 1833, the colonial government opened a portion of Vespra Township, on the northwest corner of Kempenfelt Bay, for settlement. They called the new settlement Barrie, after the commodore.
Barrie's Heritage | City of Barrie
WEBHeritage Tours & Plaques. Historic sites, trails, parks, events, contributions of community groups, and achievements of individuals are permanently commemorated throughout Barrie. Honouring the Military. Dedicated to the local individuals who selflessly fought for our freedom and to recognize their contribution to our country and local heritage.
REMEMBER THIS: The bold, bad, and beautiful of Barrie’s history …
WEBJul 17, 2021 · In 1949, a flying object known as a helicopter, landed downtown. The people of Barrie were thrilled to see their first airplane in 1913. In 1922, Oscar Reid opened the first funeral home in Barrie. Bobbed hair and permanent waves gave rise to the dawn of hair salons in Barrie.
Photos - Barrie Historical Archive
WEBJul 18, 2016 · A view of headstone remains of the earl settler burying ground on Doran Road in Midhurst. Mayor Jeff Lehman, Dr. Travis Doucette and Rod Jackson, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce cut the Barrie Historical Archive at …
Barrie, Canada - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Barrie, situated in south-eastern Ontario, was established as a municipality in Canada in 1837. Spreading along the Kempenfelt Bay, an arm of Lake Simcoe, Barrie lies about 90 km north-northwest of Toronto.
Barrie - Wikitravel
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Outline articles. The City of Barrie [http://www.city.barrie.on.ca/] lies at the end of Kempenfelt Bay on the western shore of Lake Simcoe in Central Ontario.
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