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, Orillia – “The Sunshine City” – is central Ontario’s best-kept secret. A historic destination nestled between the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe with a bustling arts and culinary scene, Orillia is where natural beauty and culture combine. Every summer, travelers are invited to explore the best of what this lakefront destination has to […]
Sustainable tourism and eco-travel advocate for responsible travel practices that prioritize environmental conservation, community engagement, and cultural preservation. In Orillia & Lake Country, many tourism businesses are looking ahead, implementing sustainability practices to ensure we can welcome visitors for years to come! In celebration of Earth Day, check out some Orillia & Lake Country destinations […]
The Roots North Music Festival returns to Orillia and Lake Country this week, offering over a dozen music venues to check out over four days and a mix of paid and free live performances! If you’re wondering how best to experience all that this iconic lake country music event has to offer, we have you […]
Sunny skies are finally here and you won’t want to miss one second of it! Orillia & Lake Country is your summer destination, just 90 minutes north of the GTA where memorable experiences are waiting for you. There is so much to do, but we’ve got a head start on what’s on the menu in […]
Maple Weekend is an Ontario wide celebration of all things maple with activities across the province from April 6th to 7th. Run by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association, it serves as the grand finale to Orillia & Lake Country’s Tap into Maple, featuring many of our region’s maple producers with loads of farm fun! […]
Roots North Music Festival, one of central Ontario’s most anticipated signs of spring, proudly kicks off the music festival lineup every April, and the festival’s 2024 anniversary lineup is promising an even bigger and better festival than ever before. Each year, Roots brings an impressively large variety of well-known Canadian musicians to perform across both […]
The gathering of Maple syrup is an ancient practice that helped sustain the Anishinaabe People for thousands of years. The maple tree (ininaatig) is referred to as the “leader” because it is the first tree to wake up in the spring, even when there is still lots of deep snow on the ground. The sugar […]
The rolling hills of Oro-Medonte, located between Barrie and Orillia are filled with scenic beauty, and is a hotspot destination for fun. Join us for all, or part of your March Break and see for yourself! Scroll through this amazing list of fun filled March Break activities perfect for locals and visitors. Why not invite […]
It’s time for a well-earned break for the whole family to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, warmer temperatures, and sweet treats around Orillia & Lake Country. Check out our roundup of resort deals, special events, and fun activities you won’t want to miss this March Break. Tap Into Maple March Break just got sweeter! […]