Military Relocations Borden
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Are you in the process of a military relocation, corporate relocation or simply relocating to Barrie, Angus or Base Borden, Ontario?
Barrie, & Angus & Borden are great choices!!
If you are member of the Canadian Military or are transferring to or from CFB Borden, Bill Forsyth has all the information and special skills necessary to help you in your move. Bill specializes in Military and Armed Forces Relocations, and has the necessary knowledge and experience to either sell your home for top-dollar, or help you find the home your family needs at the price you want to pay.
If you buy a home in Borden, Angus or in the Barrie area you will not have trouble finding schools, shopping malls or public transportation. Bill Forsyth can help you find that perfect neighbourhood for your family. Your new home does not have to be just your place of residence. Real Estate in Barrie and Angus has proven time and time again to be a great investment, as well as a great place to live. Some of the best parts of relocating to Barrie, Angus or Borden, whether it is for military relocation, corporate relocation or simply relocating for a change to something new, you get to move into a new home, meet new friends and settle into a new environment. Consider getting to know the neighborhood and the cost of real estate in your area. Keeping in touch with your Borden real estate agent, keeps you in informed of real estate property values, mortgage rates, homes for sale and much more.
Barrie Military Relocation Tips – Ed Smit
Ed Smit is your Brookfield Relocation Specialist for CFB Borden. Ed is available to help you with your Relocation too or from Borden. Let Ed’s knowledge as a Local Expert ensure your move is seamless and stress free.
Ask Ed, your Brookfield relocation specialist about their Barrie relocation policies.
- Find what expenses the military approves for relocation.
- Does the military pay for travel expenses while relocating.
- Will the military cover residential accommodations or motel / hotel accommodations while searching for a new home.
- When you relocate to Barrie what kind of home are you looking for?
Borden and Area Information
Welcome to CFB Borden! Borden is a small town located in Simcoe County, approximately an 25 minute drive from Barrie. Simcoe County, with an overall population of 394,095 residents, includes the city of Barrie, and the towns of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Angus to name a few. Barrie, a city consisting of approximately 128,430 residents (as of 2008) has a variety of amenities, cultural and recreational attractions and services available to the community.
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden is located in Simcoe County, with the Town of Angus located outside the North gate. The town of Angus is the main town of Essa Township and is in the northwestern part of the township. Angus offers several services including: public library, catholic and public schools, a small shopping centre, many stores, a chamber of commerce and a recreation facility; and is a growing community with several subdivisons and new homes being built. Base Borden is a training base located in Simcoe County, north of the Greater Toronto area.
The Base is located in the Township of Essa, a semi-rural area with growing community and increasing subdivisions, along with farming close to Base.Base Borden is located approximately 20 kilometres west of Barrie, Ontario, and 10 kilometres north of Alliston, Ontario; with the City of Toronto located approximately 78 kilometres from the Base.
Climate
Base Borden’s proximity to the Georgian Bay affect the area’s climate and weather conditions, due to the presence of this huge body of water. Spring is often mild, leading into fabulous long, hot summer weather from the heat of the bay. Warm summers are frequently interspersed with uncomfortable periods of humid air. Autumn is beautiful with the fall colours of changing leaves beautifully painting the rural landscape. Winters can seem long with wind chill effects and heavy snowstorms due to the lake effect, but the outdoor area and mountains bring lots of activities for outdoor enjoyment … for all seasons.
Precipitation in the area can be fairly high (average 1016 mm per year), with more falling in winter as snow than in summer. Borden has the highest snowfall average in southern Ontario with an average of 305 cm of snow per year.
Culture
The primary language spoken in the Borden area is English. However, Base Borden is an official bilingual base, and there is a francophone contingent in the area with Francophone organizations located in Barrie.
Base Borden is very diverse, with various religious services and multicultural group opportunities.
Transportation
Transportation around Borden is available through personal transportation. However, the base partnered with Barrie Transit and now offers transportation on the base, through to Angus, and going into Barrie. In addition, Base Borden offers an After Hours Facility Access Shuttle to transport personnel from single quarters to and from some approved Base locations (Base Accommodations, Gym, BFRC, CANEX, Chapels).
