As a chill sets into the fall season, things start to get a little bit creepier in Orillia & Lake Country. With Hallowe’en just around the corner, there’s no shortage of spooky fun for all. In this blog: Family-Friendly Activities, Spooky Fun, and 19+ Events Family-Friendly Activities Let the kids lead the way! From on-farm […]
Autumn is here in Orillia and Lake Country, which means it time to bundle up the family and soak up the best that harvest season has to offer. Here are some ways you can escape the city and experience some classic fall fun in lake country. Featuring: Fun on the Farm, Autumn Adventures, and Outdoor […]
On September 30, we honour the Survivors of residential schools and the children who never came home, as well as their families and communities during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, this day is a time for reflecting on the tragic and ongoing legacy of the residential school system […]
Mark your calendars! The Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour takes place over four days from October 6 to 9 (10 am – 5 pm daily). Discover exceptional art and the beautiful fall colours of Central Ontario. This self-guided tour across Orillia & Lake Country invites visitors to meet artists in their studios or pop-up galleries showcasing […]
The Orillia Jazz Festival swings into Orillia this fall from October 13 – 15th with three featured concerts at the Orillia Opera House as well as a series of pop up performances throughout Downtown Orillia. Presented by Arts Orillia, don’t miss this incredible weekend full of amazing musicians, award-winning acts, and community heart and spirit. […]
It’s hard to believe that just three months ago we were soaking up the sun at the 2023 Mariposa Folk Festival, with a sold-out weekend of world-class musicians, artists and storytellers. As the colours of the leaves start to change from vibrant green to the warm hues of red, orange and yellow, we don’t have […]
As the intense heat of summer gives way to crisper blue-sky days, there is no better time to visit Orillia and Lake Country. The natural beauty of our lakes and trail systems truly comes to life when leaves turn to brilliant reds, oranges and yellows. Whether it’s canopied-covered country roads when riding or driving, or […]
As trees turn to brilliant colours of red, orange, and yellow, Orillia & Lake Country becomes a living artistic landscape in the fall. Artists across mediums have found inspiration in the rolling hills and reflected waters of the region and fall is a perfect time to explore such creativity on a self-guided tour of Orillia […]
Josh Brown and Michael Koval were two friends searching for an opportunity to share their interest in biking and watersports. During a trip to Vancouver the two of them and four friends rented e-bikes to tour Stanley Park. It was then they realized the great technology that could bridge the gap from an avid mountain […]
You may know what it tastes like when ‘biting into a chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven’, but do you know what it tastes like when ‘pulling on your favourite sweater on the first cool morning of fall’ or ‘gathering with friends around a warm campfire to tell stories’? The answer lies in […]