Explore Arts & Culture in Orillia

Once the home to many iconic Canadian artists – Group of Seven’s Franklin Carmichael, folk singer Gordon Lightfoot, and world-renowned sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood, just to name a few – Orillia has nurtured and celebrated its relationships with the arts for over a century. From Canada’s most iconic music event The Mariposa Folk Festival to […]

Experience Winter in Oro-Medonte

As a four season destination, we have snow activities galore to keep you busy throughout the winter. After all, this is snow country! We are made for this! From skiing and snowmobiling to horseback riding along snowy trails and fat biking, the incredible businesses offer thrill-inducing outdoor experiences that are sure to put a smile […]

Holiday Break Activities to Explore in Oro-Medonte

    GEOCACHING   Geocaching is an incredible treasure hunt for all ages and there are TONS of caches in Oro-Medonte just waiting to be discovered. There are some rules and guidelines to being a “geocacher”. Here is a great article to get you started in this adventure: Geocaching 101. Remember to dress for the […]

Discover the Charm of Downtown Orillia this Season

There’s excitement in the air in downtown Orillia this holiday season. As the air turns cooler and the first touches of snow begins to fall, it would be easy to lament the loss of the hot temperatures we had this summer and the brightness of autumn. But, the restaurateurs and shop owners of downtown Orillia […]

Winter Wonderland Escape in Severn

Find your Rural Escape in Severn Just 90 minutes North of the GTA, Orillia & Lake Country is a perfect winter destination. Severn’s transformative landscape runs from the winding rivers of the Trent-Severn Waterway with Muskoka views, to expansive trail systems, to quaint small-towns and connecting to Lake Couchiching and Orillia. It is the perfect […]

Plan Your Winter Getaway at Bayview Wildwood Resort

Winter is an opportunity to explore Orillia and Lake Country’s great outdoors in an entirely new way. As the lakes begin to freeze over and the fields fill with snow, the region’s landscapes form an exciting new playground at your feet. Set on the shores of beautiful Sparrow Lake in Port Stanton, Ontario, Bayview Wildwood […]

Oro-Medonte Artists Inspired by Local Nature & Culture

A talented and diverse group of multimedia artists live and work in Oro-Medonte, creating high-quality works including sculptures, paintings, pottery, photography and glass art. Many of these artists take inspiration from Oro-Medonte’s landscapes, wildlife, culture and scenery, bringing a unique local flair to their award-winning work. Across the Township, a collection of inspirational and creative […]