3 New Developments Reshaping Barrie’s Downtown

Barrie is growing at an incredibly fast pace. According to Zumper, Barrie currently has the second-highest one-bedroom rent prices in Ontario (earlier in 2021. Barrie was the highest rent for a one-bedroom in Ontario, beating out Toronto.) To deal with the housing shortage, new developments are being approved, and construction is on the rise.

Début Waterfront Residences

55 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, ON

Rendering by Debut Waterfront Residences, Gary Silverberg

At 33 stories, Début is the first high-rise condominium development approved in the city. New proposals within the downtown core have heavily risen since the news. Début will feature many amenities, including an infinity pool overlooking Lake Simcoe.

Renderings by Debut Waterfront Residences

Lākhouse

185 Dunlop St. East., Barrie, ON

Rendering by Aalto Development

Lākhouse is a 10-story “Scandanavian inspired” boutique condominium. Lākhouse is located right at the water with direct access to the North Shore Trail. This building features a lakeside terrace, catering kitchen and even a pet spa.

Renderings by Aalto Development

Barrie Lakeshore Developments (SmartCentres REIT + Greenwin Corp)

51, 53, 55 & 75 Bradford Street and 20 Checkley Street, Barrie, ON

Rendering by SmartCentres REIT and Greenwin Corp

Barrie Lakeshore Developments is a project by SmartCentres REIT and Greenwin Corporation that will be located near Barrie’s Centennial Beach. This project will have four towers in total, one of which will feature a new waterfront hotel.

Renderings by SmartCentres REIT and Greenwin Corp

Barrie is growing and these are only my personal favourite developments currently, there are plenty of others being proposed and currently under construction. UrbanToronto and BuzzBuzzHome are great sources for updates on projects in Barrie and across Canada.