Late summer blooms into a prism of colourful landscapes as summer flower fields come into season. From towering sunflower fields to beautiful bouquets, we have some of the best spots to stop and take in the natural beauty of Orillia & Lake Country. Bombshell Blooms Sunflower Field & Flower Farm Oro-Medonte: 137 Line 9 South, […]
What does tranquility mean to you? For some it is spending time with friends, quality time with a loved one, or simply time on their own without interruption. Finding that state of calm and relaxation often feels out of reach with busy lives and schedules. But thanks to the new Vetta Nordic Spa, immersed in […]
Seven hand-crafted tree sculptures now on display at local businesses A vibrant new public art installation was unveiled in the village of Craighurst. Seven tall colourful metal tree sculptures are now on display outside local businesses for all to enjoy. The new outdoor art pieces, which have been individually painted by select local artists, will […]
Featuring guest blogger Cassie Pellerin, of the Couchiching Conservancy A common misconception about road trips is that they need to cover long distances in far-away lands over an extended period of time. The truth is, you don’t have to travel across the world to experience new things, explore new landscapes, and have a great adventure. […]
This new series profiles some of the notable people in the Township, and why they love to live, work and play in Oro-Medonte. They people that live here in Oro-Medonte are the experts, they are connected to the place and have a passion for the local culture and community. We aim to highlight and share […]
Big rush, big moves and big finishes are on the roster at the upcoming Canadian Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and Ontario Cup. The 2022 event offers Cross Country mountain bike races for all level of riders from Youth and Sport to Canada’s top World Cup racers. With scheduled events kicking off on Thursday leading to […]
Annual Guide Highlights Canada’s 10 Best Undiscovered Places The Globe & Mail’s annual Canadian travel guide “Hidden Canada” has been released, and Oro-Medonte has ranked as a top undiscovered destination in Canada. The national newspaper’s annual travel guide highlights outstanding travel destinations across the country. This year, the Township of Oro-Medonte was visited by the […]
Mariposa Folk Festival returns to beautiful Tudhope Park in Orillia, ON July 5th through 7th with a stellar line up and near sold-out tickets. (For real! Get ’em before they’re gone!) Celebrating 25 years back in Orillia, the festival features 70+ artists across 11 stages, just 90 minutes north of Toronto. The anticipation is growing […]
Award-winning outdoor writer, Wil Wegman, is back with tips for summertime bass fishing on the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in this five part anglers series for Orillia & Lake Country. In our first introduction to this five part Fishing Orillia and Lake Country (OLC) Series, we opened with a true tale that […]
Think of the last time you were able to just sit and listen to nature around you. A bird chirping in a nearby tree, plop sound of a frog hopping into the pond at your feet, the wind rustling the reeds around you. Many of us dream to find such a place of solitude and […]