The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) released the 2013 edition of its Top British Columbia Investment Towns report today. The in-depth research is based on the latest statistics, economic and social trends, and on-the-ground reports from REIN.

Barrie and Orillia have again been identified as among the most promising places in Ontario to invest in real estate.

Barrie has been named the security centre for next summer's G8 summit in Muskoka. "That will bring people and jobs to Barrie. Barrie is one of the best places in Ontario to invest, says the Real Estate Investment Network.