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seasons lifestyle
Average temperature

-8 º

JAN

-7 º

FEB

-2 º

MAR

8 º

APR

14 º

MAY

18 º 22 º

JUN
JUL

21 º

AUG

18 º

SEP

10 º

OCT

6 º

NOV

-4 º

DEC
Barrie
Toronto
Barrie , home of the main campus of Georgian College
At the shores of Lake Simcoe , surrounded by great beaches , hills , ecological parks and exuberant natural sceneries , Barrie is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ontario .
It ´ s the perfect place for a truly cultural immersion and professional career development in a typical and very friendly Canadian community .
Forty-five minutes driving distance from Toronto , and with a considerably lower cost of living , you wil find more than 20 nearby ski resorts , offering numerous options for entertainment at different times of the year .
Barrie is Toronto ’ s playground where get-away weekends and great shopping are just the beginning . It offers everything the big city has to offer but it ´ s a smaller , greener , safer , and a more peaceful environment .
International students have the opportunity of living in a truly Canadian setting offering the best integration with Canadian students .
Barrie has a vibrant nightlife with numerous dining options , bars , restaurants and discos . Barrie offers art festivals , music , gastronomy , parks , museums , art galleries , ecotourism , sports and varied waterfront activities .
Georgian Mall , the largest mall in the area , provides great shopping and work options for students in local businesses .
Georgian has 6 more Campuses
Owen Sound , South Georgian Bay , Midland , Musoka Bracebridge , Orilla , Orangeville .

45 min drive from Toronto

+ 145 thousand habitants

10 min

Snow Valley Ski Resort

45 min

Blue Mountain Resort

30 min

Famous Wasaga Beach

40 min

Wonderland Theme Park

60 min

Algonquin Park

2 hrs

Niagara Falls