Barrie Campus Fact Sheet BARRIE CAMPUS Established in 1967, and the largest of Georgian College’s seven campuses, the Barrie Campus is a vibrant 111. 5 acres of property, including community-within-a-community. It is home to the Sadlon more than 17 acres of parking space. Centre for Health and Wellness, the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, the Centre for Applied Research Campus buildings have a total footprint and Innovation, the University Partnership Centre and of nearly other state-of-the-art learning facilities. 467,000 square feet. One Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 3X9 | 705.728.1968 | [email protected] Student Body Full-time program areas include • Full-time/apprentice/college and career • Aboriginal Studies preparation: More than 8,300 students • Automotive Business • Continuing Education: Almost 13,000 registrations • Business and Management Students (including Aviation Management) • Computer Studies > Campus Features • Design and Visual Arts Student residence, three-storey library, • Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies • Entrepreneurial Studies theatre, campus art gallery, video conferencing, • Health and Wellness Studies fitness centre, Georgian Dining Room, Aboriginal • Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation centre, health and wellness clinics • Human Services • Liberal Arts • University Partnership Centre studies (including Canada’s only Golf Management and Automotive Management degrees) Continuing Education programs include • Hundreds of course options • Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) licensing • Teaching and Training Adults Population:136,000 Distance to Toronto: One hour’s drive About Barrie One of the fastest growing-cities in Canada, Barrie is a popular destination known for its four-season lifestyle. With a gorgeous waterfront on Kempenfelt Bay, bike trails and ski hills nearby, it has a vast assortment of restaurants, live theatre, art galleries and great nightlife. Noteworthy annual events: • Winterfest and Festival of Ice (February) Beaches, parks, trails and nearby ski hills • Celebrate Barrie (June) • Kempenfest (August) Arenas, sports fields, OHL and IBL Teams, Amenities: fitness centres • Housing: Two privately run student residences; one on campus, and many rental options Theatres, concert venues, art galleries • Hospital: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre • Transit: Public transit with several bus lines, GO Train Huronia Symphony, vibrant downtown, museums, and regular buses to Toronto farmers’ markets, restaurants, shopping • Groceries: About 15 major grocery stores across the city • Shopping: Three malls, several shopping plazas and a variety of independent retailers.