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Ontario’s Lake Country is your four season destination located at an hour North from Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area’s four season playground in Simcoe County.

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April 2024

Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That

April 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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One event on April 26, 2024 at 9:30pm

Orillia Opera House – G.L. Auditorium, 1 West Street North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8 Canada
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Host of Family Feud Canada, Gerry Dee has been making audiences laugh for two decades. He is currently starring in the new FOX comedy "Animal Control" alongside Joel McHale. He's most familiar as the star, co-creator, and show runner for the CBC/Amazon hit sitcom "Mr. D" but it is in stand-up comedy where Gerry Dee first hit his mark. Dee, who was a private school teacher for nine years before giving it up for comedy, became the first Canadian in…

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World Tour PADDLING Film Festival

April 27 @ 7:00 pm
Orillia Opera House – G.L. Auditorium, 1 West Street North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8 Canada
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The Paddling Film Festival showcases some of the best paddling films in the world. This international competition is a year-long tour across the globe and screening to over 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts and their families. The festival recognizes the best paddling films in a series of categories like best whitewater kayaking film, best canoeing film, best fishing film etc. It aims to inspire more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate…

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ODAS Park Country Video Dance Party

April 27 @ 9:00 pm - April 28 @ 1:00 am
ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Rd
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6H2 Canada
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Join us on Saturday April 27th for a Pure Country 106 Video Dance party, featuring three 15' screens and all your favourite country hits. Doors open at 9:00pm. This is a 19+ event. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. This is a fundraiser dance for the Severn Rodeo which takes place on June 22-23, 2024.

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May 2024

How We Kept Mother’s Day

May 3 @ 11:00 am
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One event on May 4, 2024 at 11:00am

One event on May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm

One event on May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm

Leacock Museum, 50 Museum Dr
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6K5 Canada
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The tradition of celebrating Mother's Day began in 1908. In the early 1900s, Canadian author, Stephen Leacock, observed the idea with a funny short story about a family who takes advantage of the holiday by going fishing while they left their mother at home to enjoy her special day (after doing all of the cooking, cleaning, and preparation for the occasion, of course). Stephen Leacock's real-life mother, Agnes Butler Leacock, was a force to be reckoned with. Agnes's life tells…

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Marc Jordan & Amy Sky… Together in Concert!

May 3 @ 7:30 pm
Orillia Opera House – G.L. Auditorium, 1 West Street North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8 Canada
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Marc Jordan & Amy Sky … Together in Concert is, in short, magical! Two much-loved and respected, multiple award-winning Canadian singer-songwriters fuse their individual talents to create a spellbinding evening of entertainment. As Canadian broadcaster Ross Porter wrote, “If music is doing its job, one of its functions is to act as a salve to the troubled times in our lives. Marc performs … with so much affection and imagination, the mission is accomplished.” The very same can be said of Amy.…

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A Bouquet From Me – Kids Activity

May 4 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Leacock Museum, 50 Museum Dr
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6K5 Canada
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Children 3+ welcome! Join the Leacock Museum for a hands-on activity to celebrate someone special this May! Your child can select flowers and create a lovely bouquet and greetings card that they can give as a gift. This activity will take place in the Leacock Museum boathouse. Children must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. Ticket does not include access to the Leacock Museum main house. However, children that are pre-registered for the "A Bouquet from Me" program will have…

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CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE – The Ultimate Gordon Lightfoot Experience

May 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Orillia Opera House – G.L. Auditorium, 1 West Street North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8 Canada
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THE LEGEND LIVES ON The Authentic GORDON LIGHTFOOT Experience Classic Lightfoot Live, performing since 2016, stands as Canada’s premier homage to the legendary folk rocker, Gordon Lightfoot. Led by the remarkable trio of vocalist and guitarist John Stinson, bassist Steve Eyers (Lightfoot’s nephew), lead guitarist Eric Kidd, this show whisks you down a nostalgic journey through Lightfoot’s iconic music. The show also includes percussionists Bruce Campbell and Malcolm Gould and Liz Anderson on keyboards. Gordon Lightfoot’s impact on music is…

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Hike for Hospice

May 5 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Barnfield Pt. Rec. Centre, 500 Atherley Road
Orillia, ON L3V 7Y1 Canada
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Hospice Orillia and Mariposa House Hospice are excited to be partnering on the 2024 annual Hike for Hospice!! On Sunday, May 5th, individuals and families from around the region will join in remembering their loved ones through the annual Hike for Hospice! This event is integral for both organizations as it enhances our sense of community, increases awareness of Hospice Palliative Care, and raises much-needed funds. 100% of the proceeds donated to the Orillia Hike for Hospice, stay in the…

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Andre-Phillipe Gagnon

May 9 @ 7:30 pm
Orillia Opera House – G.L. Auditorium, 1 West Street North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8 Canada
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Andre Philippe Gagnon is the number one singing impressionist in the world today. Known as "the man of a thousand voices", he has played to sold-out audiences around the world. His impressions of famous personalities including Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Louis Armstrong, The Black-Eyed Peas and even Sam Smith, are rapid-fire and amazingly spot-on. Gagnon can slip from Frank Sinatra to Pharrell Williams in the blink of an eye! Today, Andre Philippe Gagnon is back with a brand-new show. He takes the audience on a compelling and unforgettable…

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Orillia Concert Band presents “Frank Sinatra Comes Home to Orillia!”

May 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter St. North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 4Y7 Canada
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The "Orillia Concert Band", under the direction of Randy Hoover, is proud to present "Frank Sinatra Comes Home to Orillia!" with special guest, internationally awarded tribute artist Rick Stephenson (www.HisSinatra.com). Rick Stephenson's professional career started in Orillia with the formation of his first big band in 1989, called "Endangered Species Big Band"! Over the years the big band grew into the "Rick Stephenson and His Orchestra" where Rick was the leader, singer and played the trombone. When Rick moved into…

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