Your Gateway to Ontario’s Mining Sector
Barrie is strategically located within Ontario’s advanced manufacturing hub—an hour north of Toronto and directly linked to Northern Ontario’s mining regions and the Ring of Fire.
The urban centre of Central Ontario, Barrie offers rapid road, air, and rail access, resource proximity, strong manufacturing capabilities, and exceptional quality of life.
- Advanced Manufacturing: A hub for high-tech manufacturing, engineering, and innovation
- Skilled, Innovative, Industry-Ready Talent: Home to two post-secondary institutions and Ontario’s newest Regional Innovation Centre
- Vibrant Community: Where business opportunity meets an exceptional lifestyle
Find out about all of Barrie’s advantages, including its convenient location, skilled workforce, growth opportunities, and competitive industrial costs.
Convenient Transportation Access Network
By Road
By Air
By Rail
| Destination | Approx. Drive Time from Barrie and/or Flight Time from Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS) |
|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | 1-hour drive |
| North Bay | 2.5-hour drive / 30-min. flight |
| Sudbury | 3-hour drive / 45-min. flight |
| Timmins | 6-hour drive / 1-hour flight |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 6-hour drive / 1-hour flight |
| Thunder Bay | 1.5-hour flight |
| Webequie (Ring of Fire Region) | 2-hour flight |
Where Innovation Meets Mining Opportunity
Barrie is home to 210+ manufacturers and 85+ engineering-related firms specializing in robotics, metal fabrication, heavy equipment manufacturing, and advanced solutions—making it an ideal base for mining supply and services companies.
Whether you’re a mining equipment maker or a technology provider serving Northern Ontario’s critical minerals corridor—Barrie has what you need for success.
There are a range of local companies offering mining-related products and solutions, including:
- Robotics and automation
- Heavy equipment manufacturing
- Precision machining and custom fabrication
- Environmental/dust filtration technologies
As well, Barrie’s innovative engineering and technology firms deliver expertise and solutions for professional, technical, and industrial applications.
Skilled, Innovative, Industry-Ready Talent
Barrie offers skilled talent and expertise to compete globally, with capabilities suited for mining and related industries. We have strong talent pipelines in the skilled trades, engineering, robotics, computer numerical control, and mechanical fields.
Home to Ontario’s newest Regional Innovation Centre, the City supports research and advanced technology—ideal for headquarters, service hubs, fabrication, and engineering operations serving northern mines.
Barrie has a growing talent pool in trades, engineering, and technical fields, supported by Georgian College and Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub, which also offer connections for research and development in mining, engineering, and environmental sciences.
Your Partner for Success
Invest Barrie is your partner for success in mining growth, expansion, and innovation. We can directly support your growth with:
- Customized end-to-end site selection support
- Streamlined investment servicing support through planning and permitting
- Local economic and business data
- Strategic connections with post-secondary organizations, economic development partners, and the business community
- Access to funding and financing programs
