55 McVeigh Dr, Barrie resides in the neighbourhood of Northwest. Nearby areas include Northwest, Letitia Heights, Sandy Hollow, and Sunnidale, and the city of Midhurst is also close by.

Some good places to grab a bite are Paezano's Pizza and Don Cherry's Sports Grill. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Northwest neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 482 Bayfield St. For groceries there is Joe's No Frills which is only a 21 minute walk. Love being outside? Look no further than Sunnidale Park, minet's point park or Copeland Forest, which are only steps away from 55 McVeigh Dr, Barrie. There is a zoo,Elmvale Jungle Zoo, that is a 23-minute drive and is a great for a family outing.

Getting around the area will require a vehicle, as the nearest transit stop is a York Region Transit BusStop (METRO RD / LAKE DR N) and is a 28-minute drive