LIVING IN SIMCOE COUNTY

Simcoe County, located in Central Ontario, stretches from Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west, and is part of

the Greater Golden Horseshoe, a densely populated and industrialized region, is considered by many to be Ontario’s four-season outdoor playground.

Fourteen of the 16 municipalities in Simcoe County, along with the cities of Barrie and Orillia, placed in the top 150 Canada’s Best Places to Live in 2018!

As you begin to settle into Simcoe County you will find that it is a welcoming community and a great place to raise a family, with a number

of employment opportunities available to start or grow your career.

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Elmvale

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BrechinLagoon

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Washago

Moonstone

Port Severn

Coldwater

FessertonWaubaushene

WaverleyWyevale

Wyebridge

HorseshoeValley

Jarratt

East Oro

HawkestoneEdgar

MidhurstMinesing

AntenMills

SandyCove

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Tottenham

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Alliston

EverettTioga

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ORILLIA31,165COLLINGWOOD

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SPRINGWATER19,060

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Economic Development Office1110 Highway 26,

Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6705-726-9300 I 866-893-9300 ext. 1686

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Toronto70 KM

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EDUCATIONThere are a variety of educational options paving the way for the next generation, from pre-school to post-secondary and beyond, including five public colleges and five universities within a 1 hour drive. Public, private, and separate school boards offer a variety of English and French education opportunities.

Georgian College: Georgian has a strong presence in the region with seven area campuses, offering 125+ career-focused programs annually to 11,000 students, including 2,500 international students from 60 countries

Lakehead University Orillia: offers a unique interdisciplinary studies option, combining the arts and sciences, as well as programs in business, education and social work.

Collège Boréal: offers a wide range of post-secondary training and employability services in French.

Georgian College and Lakehead University offer a number of collaborative degree/diploma programs,including the first electrical engineering degree in Central Ontario

HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE Residents of Simcoe County enjoy a wide range of housing options - from rental properties to single family dwellings. Housing is available in a variety of structure types and landscapes, such as: countryside, waterfront, urban or suburban. View listings at realtor.ca

CHILD CAREA wide array of quality childcare services are available that enhance opportunities for early childhood development. Use the online directory to search all the options in Simcoe County at centraleastontario.cioc.ca/?UseCICVw=265

HEALTH CARESimcoe County offers a full range of health and wellness services to residents and visitors, including six hospitals, medical centres, specialized health-care services, social services and long-term care facilities. Learn more at: nsmhealthline.ca/

GET INVOLVEDCheck out the many community service organizations and volunteer opportunities using the 2-1-1 search tool at 211ontario.ca

TRANSPORTATIONIf you need to travel across the County, get to the city or another country, there are a variety of accessible transit options.

Average Housing PriceBarrie & District $472,700

Durham Region $584,290

Hamilton-Burlington $555,459

Average Housing PriceOakville-Milton $707,000

Greater Toronto $768,400

Provincial Average $557,533

Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association, July 2018

Georgian was ranked #1 in 2017 for graduate employment

among all Ontario Colleges

78.9%

GO Transit operates commuter trains and buses connecting the County with transit systems in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. Weekly trains on the Barrie line will increase from 70 to more than 200 over next five years.

Minutes away from Highway 400 which connects you to other major highways including 407, 401, 403, 11, 26 and 93.

50 golf courses I 60 marinas I 3 downhill ski resorts 100+ km of cross-country skiing I 320+ km of hiking trails Longest snow tubing hill in Ontario I 1 national park 100+ km of snowmobiling and mountain biking trails Seven provincial parks I 100+ km of cross-country skiing 1,000+ km of on-road and multi-use cycling routes Longest fresh water beach in the world

IN OUR BACKYARDVisitors and residents enjoy breathtaking views, walking trails, parks, marinas, shopping and dining, and a variety of entertainment ranging from a world class show at a casino, skydiving and horse racing to lounging on the beach, boating and skiing. Find everything you need, from cycling routes, maps and guides, information on special events — from the Scottish Festival to maple syrup festivals and art tours — the best places to visit, and more, at experience.simcoe.ca

Simcoe County LINX is a conventional public transit system that links major urban hubs and local transit services in the County of Simcoe. Learn more at simcoe.ca/transit

Within an hour drive, residents can be at the largest airport in Canada, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, and Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.

EMPLOYMENTWith close to 16,000 companies providing employment to area residents, Simcoe County is home to a diverse and progressive business community serving a wealth of sectors across the globe.

Employment By IndustryAgriculture, forestry, fishing, farming 3,530

Mining and oil and gas extraction 660

Utilities 1,970

Construction 23,175

Manufacturing 26,800

Wholesale trade 9,145

Retail trade 29,945

Transportation and warehousing 10,715

Information and cultural industries 4,210

Finance and insurance 6,570

Employment By IndustryReal estate and rental and leasing 4,720

Professional, scientific, technical 12,535

Management of companies 240

Administrative and support 12,035

Educational services 15,910

Health care and social assistance 27,135

Arts, entertainment and recreation 6,445

Accommodation and food services 17,100

Other services 10,010

Public administration 16,070

Census 2016: Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity

In Simcoe County, the number of

visible minorities’ population rose

significantly from 16,665 in 2006

to 33,965 in 2016, representing 7.2%

of the total population in 2016.

Looking for work? Use the “Job Central” portal to browse the many available job

opportunities available in the region: jobcentralsm.ca/jobs

of residents are homeowners in Simcoe County

Source: Stats Can, 2016