Barrie, Ontario

Great local businesses in Barrie. Recommended like a good neighbour would.

You know that feeling when someone you trust says, “I know exactly who you should call”? That’s what Good Neighbours is here for. We get to know local businesses and share the ones we feel good recommending.

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Accountant

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Business Solutions

Professional income tax with a personal touch — Debra Pearse.

Powered-up cuts and next-level service in downtown Barrie.

Evidence-based chiropractic care and rehab — treating the cause, not just the symptoms.

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HVAC Services

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Air Source Home Comfort

Comfort you can count on, 24/7 in Barrie.

Personalized physiotherapy and rehab to rebuild strength and get you moving again.

Family-owned used car dealership on Yonge Street in Barrie, with its own service centre.

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Caterer

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Licious Italian Food and Catering

Family-run Italian bakery, café and caterer on Mapleview Drive in Barrie, with everything baked in-house.

Licensed child care centre in south Barrie for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with meals cooked on site.

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Cleaning Service

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Barrie Cleaning Services

Cleaning company in Barrie serving commercial and industrial clients, with carpet cleaning and eco-friendly options.

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Contractor

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Rick Savo Custom Renovations

Family-run renovation company in Barrie focused on kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

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Dentist

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Ferguson Family Dental Care

Dental practice in Barrie offering general, cosmetic and family dentistry.

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Designer

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iSO Design & Interiors

Interior design and home staging company based in Barrie, serving Simcoe County and York Region.

Getting You and Yours Home Safely. Rated Best Driving School in Barrie.

Licensed electrical contractor in Barrie serving Simcoe County homes, businesses and industrial sites.

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Embroidery

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Hoops N Loops Custom Embroidery

Custom embroidery, screen printing and promotional products shop in Barrie, serving Simcoe County and Muskoka.

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Event Venue

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Heritage Estate Winery and Events

Winery and cidery in Barrie that hosts weddings and events, with wines and ciders made on site.

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Fence & Deck Builder

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Father and Sons Fence and Deck

Family-owned contractor building fences, decks and backyard structures across Simcoe County.

Independent financial planning firm with an office in downtown Barrie, established in 1992.

Flooring retailer in Barrie selling hardwood, laminate and vinyl, with delivery and installation available.

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Gym

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24/7 Athletic Kulture

Gym in Barrie with 22,000 square feet of equipment and member access 24 hours a day.

Hair salon on Essa Road in Barrie offering cuts, styling and colour, and carrying Davines hair care products.

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Insurance Broker

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All-Risks Insurance Brokers

Insurance brokerage office in Barrie offering personal and commercial coverage.

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Landscaper

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J.T. Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Landscaping and property maintenance company serving Barrie since 1995, including snow removal.

Full-service law firm with an office on Ferris Lane in Barrie and other offices across Ontario.

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Mortgage Broker

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Geri Janes, Mortgage Broker

Mortgage broker serving Barrie, Simcoe County and clients across Ontario.

Family-owned painting company in Barrie for homes and commercial spaces.

Barrie branch of Abell Pest Control, providing residential and commercial pest control.

Pet care business in Barrie offering dog grooming, daycare, fitness and spa services.

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Photographer

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Adjust Your Focus Photography

Wedding photographer based in Barrie, working in a natural, candid style.

Residential plumbing company in Barrie serving homeowners, landlords and property managers.

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Pools & Outdoor Living

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Majestic Pools

Custom pools and complete backyard spaces built for Ontario living.

Real estate team serving Barrie and Simcoe County, part of RE/MAX Hallmark Peggy Hill Group Realty.

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Retirement Living

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Chartwell Allandale Station Retirement Residence

Retirement residence on Yonge Street in Barrie offering independent and assisted living.

Family-owned roofing and exteriors, in business since 1990.

Medical spa in Barrie offering aesthetic and skin treatments.

Climate-controlled self storage facility on Churchill Drive in Barrie.

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Tutoring & Academic Support

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TutorBright Barrie

One-to-one tutoring built around the student, not a one-size-fits-all program.

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Windows & Doors

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Complete Windows & Doors

Locally owned company in Barrie installing windows, doors and siding across Simcoe County and Muskoka.

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The Good Neighbours Standard

How a recommendation like this actually works

We choose who we recommend. Then we go all-in making sure Barrie knows about them.

We choose first. Always.

Google reviews, years in business, real roots in Barrie. We look at every angle before we consider making a recommendation.

One business. One category.

You get one clear answer, not a list of 40. We never recommend two competing businesses in the same town.

Then we champion them.

Recommendation videos, written recommendations and promotion to neighbours across Barrie. We put our name behind them.

It has to stay earned.

Businesses change. If one stops meeting the standard, the recommendation ends.

"We're not a directory. We're the neighbour who happens to know everyone worth knowing."

The Good Neighbours philosophy

🔍Chosen first, not whoever applied

🤝One clear answer, no comparing 25 options

⭐Real ratings, straight from Google

🏘️Local only, built for Barrie

Why We Exist

A good recommendation has always been a personal one

Think about the last time you really needed someone good: a plumber at 9pm, a dentist your kids wouldn't dread, a realtor who actually knew the neighbourhood. You called someone you trusted and asked who they use.

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We look before we recommend

Reviews, reputation, years in business, community standing. We never recommend someone we wouldn't call ourselves.

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One business. One category.

We don't list ten plumbers and let you figure it out. We pick one, we stand behind them, and we put our name on it.

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Built for this community first

Good Neighbours isn't a national directory that happens to include Barrie. It's built for Barrie.

"We add value and build trust with the community first, before a business ever needs to ask for anything in return."

The Good Neighbours philosophy

"I know exactly who you should call."

What a good neighbour says

Good Neighbours started with a simple observation: the way people really find a great local business is a personal recommendation. Not a star rating. Not a sponsored result. A real person saying who they'd call.

We built the scaled-up version of that, one community at a time, and now in Barrie. Every recommendation is chosen by us first, and we tell each business's story properly.

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Great local businesses in Barrie. Recommended like a good neighbour would.

Barrie's Good Neighbours

How a recommendation like this actually works

A good recommendation has always been a personal one

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