Georgian College is a progressive, modern community college situated in the heart of Ontario's tourist region. This caring, friendly College offers all the amenities of the large city colleges while providing students with a safe, clean, living and study environment. The College was established in 1968 and is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Ontario. Barrie is a city of 145,000 located just north of Toronto. The surrounding area, dotted with lakes and parks, provides unlimited recreational opportunities such as fishing, swimming, skiing, and golfing. Georgian College's central Ontario location allows for easy access to Niagara Falls, Canada's Wonderland, museums, Rogers Centre / CN Tower, and a host of cultural and social activities that showcase Ontario's finest attractions.