Only from July 24 to August 9 at the Orillia Opera House Get ready for an extraordinary theatre experience at the Orillia Opera House! The critically acclaimed play “Every Brilliant Thing” is set to grace the stage with its unique blend of humor and heart, captivating audiences from July 24 to August 9. Please note […]
Dust off your kilts and get ready for a weekend full of pipes and drums as the Orillia Scottish Festival returns, July 19-21, 2024 at Couchiching Beach Park! In it’s 46th year, the festival is the city’s longest, continuously running festival, held on the third weekend of July, drawing bands from all over central Ontario. […]
Make Oro-Medonte your destination this summer. Just over an hour’s drive from the GTA, located on the shores of Lake Simcoe between Barrie and Orillia, this rural destination is the perfect spot for a summer daytrip or even better a midweek or weekend getaway. This summer experience bucket list will ensure that you get some […]
Festivals and events are back in Orillia and Lake Country! Whether you’re here for the day or a night or two, there’s no shortage of activities around the region to fill up an itinerary of memories. Weekend Festivities Mardi Gras in Orillia Port of Orillia & Downtown Orillia | Saturday, July 27 Festivals & […]
It’s a scorcher out there! 🥵 Heatwaves can be a hiccup in your vacation plans, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your time in Orillia & Lake Country as the temperatures climb. We have some tips to make the most of your OLC getaway during a heatwave: OUTDOORS 🌿 Find shaded areas, such as […]
Spend a weekend taking in quality art in unique locations – from artist studios to heritage sites across Severn! The Coldwater & Area Studio Tour takes place June 22nd and 23rd and is a summer highlight for art enthusiasts in Orillia & Lake Country. Coldwater is a popular spot of eclectic creativity just 20 minutes […]
Summertime in downtown Orillia means streets are bustling with live entertainment, cultural experiences, and a variety of fun festivals and events. This season presents a hefty lineup of theme-days and activities for you to enjoy, check out what’s coming up! Summer Saturday Nights June 9 to August 31 Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 11 […]
Soon, school will be out and festival season will be in! The Mariposa Folk Festival, running July 5-7, 2024, is Orillia’s annual celebration of music, food and art and it’s the perfect spot to meet up with friends and make memories to last a lifetime! With Youth Passes for ages 13-18 and Young Adult passes for […]
With events, festivals, pop-ups and more planned throughout the month, come out and celebrate Pride Month this June in Orillia & Lake Country! Events Pride in Nature Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve, Severn | Saturday, June 15, 1pm Join Lake Country Pride and the Couchiching Conservancy in celebrating Pride Month with a nature walk for members […]
Just 90 minutes north of Toronto, the Port of Orillia is an oasis of summer fun. Every summer thousands of boaters dock at the Port of Orillia. For many, the Port is a destination; for others, a special stop on a voyage through the historic 386 km Trent-Severn Waterway. Adjacent waterfront parks offer scenic trails, […]