Does Downsizing Work for You?

Easy Transition

🏡 Barrie Relocation Guide for Downsizers

By Brian McCracken, REALTOR®
Royal LePage First Contact Realty Barrie
📞 705-790-1524 | ✉️ brian@barrierealty.com | 🌐 www.barrierealty.com

📍 Why Barrie?

Barrie offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Just an hour north of Toronto, it’s an ideal place for those looking to downsize without compromising lifestyle.

What downsizers love:

Affordable housing compared to the GTA

Walkable waterfront and vibrant downtown

Excellent healthcare and public transit

A peaceful, active lifestyle with community charm

👥 Who This Guide is For:

Retirees and empty nesters

Homeowners wanting to simplify and reduce maintenance

Those seeking accessible, one-level living

Anyone looking to unlock home equity and live comfortably

🏘️ Best Barrie Neighborhoods for Downsizers

1. South Barrie (Painswick):
Newer bungalows, condos, and townhomes. Close to the GO Station, Park Place, and health services.

2. Downtown Barrie / Waterfront:
Condo living near Kempenfelt Bay, marina, and restaurants. Walk everywhere!

3. North Barrie (Sunnidale / Cundles):
Mature homes, side-splits, and bungalows. Close to RVH and Georgian Mall.

4. Ardagh Bluffs:
Low-rise condos and adult communities near forest trails. Peaceful and scenic.

🏠 Housing Features Downsizers Love

Bungalows and one-floor layouts

Modern condos with elevators and amenities

Garage or covered parking

Low-maintenance properties

Nearby shopping and health services

Top picks:

The Gallery Condos

Lakeview Condos

Sandycove Acres (adult lifestyle community in Innisfil)

New bungalow townhomes in South Barrie

🌿 Lifestyle Perks in Barrie

Healthcare:

Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH)

Multiple clinics, specialists, and wellness centres

Recreation:

Barrie waterfront boardwalks and festivals

Ardagh Bluffs and Sunnidale Park

Golf: Innisbrook & Barrie Country Club

Barrie Seniors Centre programs

Transit:

GO Transit (South & Allandale)

Highway 400 access

Local senior transit programs

✅ Planning Your Move

Get a Home Evaluation – Know what your home is worth

Create a Downsizing Plan – Sort, stage, and prepare to move

Explore Your Options – Book viewings of downsizer-friendly homes

Connect With Professionals – Movers, lawyers, estate planners

🤝 Let's Connect

Brian McCracken, REALTOR®
Royal LePage First Contact Realty Barrie
📞 705-790-1524
✉️ brian@barrierealty.com
🌐 www.barrierealty.com

Helping you simplify and thrive in your next chapter!