Bayshore
BarrieIntroduction
Bayshore is an amalgamation of the four subdivisions to the east of Yonge Street and Big Bay Point Road. It stretches from Little Avenue and Dock Road to the north, down to the point of Yonge and Lockhart Road, including the community of Saint Paul’s. Yonge Street makes up the western border, and the neighbourhood is blocked in by Consort, Sandringham, and Royal Parkside drives.
Lifestyle
Bayshore’s the kind of area where families come to settle and grow, where next-door neighbours have each other’s phone numbers and are fast and lasting friends. Ask residents, and it wouldn’t be uncommon for them to say they’ve lived in the same house for several years, and so have all their neighbours.
The Vibe
Yonge and Big Bay Point have a lot of the familiar chains for shoppers in a hurry, but it also has a couple of gems, too, like the homegrown restaurants and delis. That commercial strip is where everyone from Bayshore comes together — from the busy grocery shoppers to the group of girlfriends grabbing lunch and the too-cool preteens skateboarding behind the plaza — and the intersection is always bustling.
Meet the Neighbours
Most residents would use the word ‘settled’ to describe Bayshore: people, more often than not, have lived in their homes for several years — maybe even for a couple of decades. Many families have older children, but you’re also just as likely to see new parents with strollers. There’s a decent population of elderly residents, with the Tollendale Village retirement community nearby, and ‘watch for seniors’ signs are prominently displayed.
In the Area
Barrie’s Centennial and South Shore parks are a short drive — or a leisurely walk — away from Bayshore, but the neighbourhood also has several of its own parks, walking trails and community beaches. The Barrie South GO station is within the neighbourhood, as are four elementary schools and a Catholic high school. A public high school and a French-language Catholic elementary school are nearby.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Three bus routes run through the Bayshore neighbourhood and make it easy to get to other parts of the city using local transit. The Barrie South GO station, which serves as one of Barrie’s local transit hubs, is also within the neighbourhood borders, at Yonge Street and Mapleview Drive. But with a few major arterial roads cutting through it, Bayshore is a driving neighbourhood through and through.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
The neighbourhood has been developed and settled for years, so there’s little risk of finding yourself in the middle of construction season on a new housing development. But Bayshore is made up of structured subdivisions, so if you’re looking for a home with a sprawling back yard, this is not the area for you.
Dollars & Sense
House prices in the Bayshore neighbourhood sit right around the national average in the inner subdivisions, but the closer you get to Kempenfelt Bay the more expensive the homes get, with a select few nearing one million. The dining and entertainment options in the area represent the middle class nature of Bayshore, with fine dining options at reasonable prices.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
Original Barrie Burger
The Original Barrie Burger at Yonge Street and Little Avenue has been around for more than 25 years, serving an eclectic combination of gyros, steak and chicken, and the burgers for which they’re famous.
more infoScotty’s Restaurant
A fixture in Barrie’s south end, Scotty’s is known for friendly staff, generous portions, and for being consistently packed with diners. It’s perfect for a lunch with friends, or a family night out.
more infoTyndale Park
Just outside the Bayshore borders at Dock and Tyndale Roads, Tyndale Park has a playground, picnic shelter, beach volleyball playing area, walking trails and a gorgeous sandy and stony beach.
more infoGibby G’s
A recent entrant to the Bayshore dining scene, the Gibby G’s parking lot is regularly packed for the scrumptious all-day brunch. If you’re not one for breakfast in the afternoon, Gibby G’s also serves lunch.
more infoCordino’s Fine Meats & Deli
Cordino’s Fine Meats & Deli — Cordino’s is a family-owned butcher shop and deli at Yonge and Little Avenue, serving up everything from prime cuts of Ontario pork to their popular veal on a bun.
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