Barrie History

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History

Name Barrie derived its name after Commodore (and later, Sir) Robert Barrie, Head of the British Fleet and commissioner of the dockyards at Kingston in from 1819 - 1932. His wife wished to settle in the area, but he had other plans and returned to England in 1834. The population of Barrie is 125,000. The Barrie is located in the Simcoe Region and it is expected to grow to 250,000 by 2030.