Thursday, July 24, 2008
This region is known for its natural scenic beauty of many unique inlets and sheltered bays. This area contains Lake Simcoe, which many consider to be "the Sixth Great Lake".

This region includes the communities of:
  • Barrie - Population 103,710
  • Orillia - Population 29,121
  • Port Stanton (Severn Township) - Population 11,135
  • Keswick, Sutton, Virginia (Georgina Township) - Population 39,263
  • Beaverton (Brock Township) - Population 12,110
  • Uptergrove, Bayshore Village (Ramara Township) - Population 8,615

The distance from Kitchener Waterloo is approximately 170-220 km and will take 2-2.5 hours depending on the traffic.


Water activities, Golfing, Hiking, Fishing, Sailing, Balloon Rides, Skydiving, Sailing, Boat Cruises, Cycling, Winter Skiing, Snowmobileing.


Sibbald Provincial Park, Mara Provincial Park, McRae Point Provincial Park, and Bass Lake Provincial Park.


Barrie's Waterfront Park, Georgian Downs, Barrie Molson Center, Boat Cruises (Serendipity Princess, Orillia Boat Cruises, Washago Cruise Lines), Pow Wows, Molson Park, Museums (Simcoe County Museum, Base Borden Military, Leacock), Galleries (MacLaren Art Centre, Sir Sam Steele), Live Theatre (Theatre by the Bay, South Simcoe Theatre, Gyphron Theatre, Sunshine Festival), Fairs (Barrie, Beaverton), Casino Rama (Orillia), Trent Sevren waterway, Festivals (Mariposa), Barrie Speedway, Art Studios, Port & Marinas, Fishing Tournaments, Beaches.


Lake Simcoe, Holland River, Bass Lake, Lake Couchiching, Sparrow Lake, Talbot River, Beaver River.
Term Posted Rates Best Rates
6 Month 6.20% 6.20%
1 Year 6.95% 5.05%
2 Year 7.00% 5.25%
3 Year 7.00% 5.19%
4 Year 6.99% 5.54%
5 Year 7.15% 5.47%
7 Year 7.60% 5.80%
10 Year 7.95% 5.90%
Information update: 7/24/2008