In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A picturesque neighbourhood with beautiful views of Kempenfelt Bay and a mix of housing options.
Homes in North Shore range from single detached houses to waterfront homes and apartment buildings.
A diverse community with people from 45 different ethnic origins and a mix of age groups.
Enjoy the walking and cycling waterfront trail, parks with playgrounds, and water access.
North Shore has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. North Shore is a narrow strip along the north shore of Kempenfelt Bay, widening where the area's northern border turns northward to Penetanguishe Rd. The area offers beautiful views of the bay and features a walking and cycling waterfront trail. Open fields and forested areas are at the eastern section of this area. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with single detached homes on large lots, waterfront homes, apartment buildings, and row housing, as well as some commercial and professional services. Johnson's Beach and the Barrie Yacht Club are in this area.
People & Families in North Shore
Families with kids make up 24% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 32% of households and 40% of households are one person living alone. People in North Shore come from 45 different ethnic origins, and 14% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,010
Neighbourhood Population
1,941
Household Size
- 1 person - 39%
- 2 persons - 41%
- 3 persons - 9%
- 4 persons - 6%
- 5 or more persons - 2%
Household Types
- One-person households - 39%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 24%
- Couples without children - 32%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 12%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 64 years - 55%
- 65 years and over - 34%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 34%
- Irish - 29%
- Canadian - 25%
- Scottish - 25%
- French - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 7%
- 45 to 54 years - 15%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 15%
- 85 years and over - 11%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 2%
- 5 to 9 years - 2%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 8%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 15%
- over 70 years - 23%
North Shore Schools
North Shore has great secondary schools and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving North Shore. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in North Shore
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in North Shore feature playgrounds for kids and water access. There are 6 parks in North Shore, with 9 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
9
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Community Centre - 1
- Beach - 1
- Boating Facility - 1
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in North Shore
There are 43 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In North Shore, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 65%
- Commute to another city - 33%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 83%
- Transit - 6%
- Walk/bike - 10%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 8%
- Less than 15 minutes - 39%
Work and Education in North Shore
In North Shore, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 14%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 17%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 16%
- Health care and social assistance - 15%
- Educational services - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 46% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 50% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
North Shore Homes
In North Shore, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 19% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 34%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 43%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 19%
- Not condominium - 80%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 21%
- 2 bedrooms - 39%
- 3 bedrooms - 25%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 13%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 53%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 25%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 53%
- Renter - 46%