8 MacLaren Ave, Barrie resides in the neighbourhood of Painswick North. Other sought-after neighbourhoods near this property are Painswick North, South Shore, Allandale Heights, and Bayshore, and the city of Shanty Bay is also close by.

There are quite a few restaurants to choose from around 8 MacLaren Ave, Barrie. Some good places to grab a bite are Pizza Hut and Dairy Queen. Venture a little further for a meal at Urban Dish Grill & Wine Bar, Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling or McDonald's. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Tim Hortons located at 226 Essa Road. For groceries there is Robert's No Frills which is a 29-minute walk. Love being outside? Look no further than minet's point park, Sunnidale Park or Willow Beach Park, which are only steps away from 8 MacLaren Ave, Barrie.

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 20-minute drive