Starlight Investments Acquires Brand New 196-Suite Contemporary Rental Community in Barrie, Ontario

Toronto – March 5, 2026 – Starlight Investments (“Starlight”), a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm, has completed the acquisition of a newly constructed 196-suite rental community in Barrie, Ontario. 

Ideally located near Yonge Street and Big Bay Point Road, the property was completed in early 2026 and offers easy access to a wide range of nearby retail, essential services, and recreational options, including restaurants, grocery stores, shopping centres, parks, schools, and healthcare facilities, while downtown Barrie is a short distance away. The residence is steps from public transportation and close to the Barrie South GO Station and Highway 400, providing seamless commuting and transportation options for residents. 

“We are delighted to continue strengthening Starlight’s footprint in the thriving City of Barrie,” said Neil Fischler, Executive Vice President, Asset Management, Canadian Residential at Starlight Investments.​“This high-quality addition to our portfolio reflects our ongoing commitment to creating modern, sustainable rental communities that provide an elevated living experience for our residents.”

About the Residence

This nine-storey rental residence, featuring a stepped design ranging from four to nine levels, comprises 196 premium suites, offering a variety of thoughtfully designed layouts from one-bedroom to spacious three-bedroom plus den options. Suites include contemporary finishes, stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry, energy-efficient light fixtures, and private balconies. The community features surface and underground parking, electric vehicle charging stations, bike storage, and ample lockers for residents. Modern amenities include a social lounge, activity room, co-working area, fitness centre, pet wash and dog run, and outdoor leisure spaces. The property is professionally managed on-site.

About Starlight Investments

Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. A privately held owner, developer and asset manager of over 70,000 multi-residential suites and over seven million square feet of commercial property space with CAD $30 billion AUM, Starlight offers a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies. Starlight’s guiding mission is to balance its tenure with visionary curiosity to create positive impact for investors and communities alike. At Starlight, we invest with impact. 

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