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 […]
Award-winning outdoor writer, Wil Wegman, offers an introduction to fishing the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in this five part anglers series for Orillia & Lake Country. As 100 bass boats blasted out of Orillia’s first class waterfront harbor that morning, my tournament partner and I were all set to head out of […]
Tap into Maple hits the sweet spot! Spring has sprung and warmer days are here as our region’s maple trees start producing their liquid gold sap, ready to be produced into delicious maple treats. Take part in Tap Into Maple, from March 3 to April 2, a self-guided tour through lesser-traveled routes to locations around […]
By guest writer Wil Wegman Whether I am fishing a summertime bass tournament out of Orillia on calm or rough waters, swimming four kilometres across Lake Couchiching during the annual Sun City Swim event or kick-sledding all over its hard waters in search of jumbo perch thru the ice, I have nothing but respect and […]
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Oro-Medonte offers a multifaceted winter getaway that feels far from the stressors of everyday life. With an abundance of fresh clean snow and an impressive range of top-notch operators offering skiing, snow tubing, horseback riding, Nordic spa experiences and more, Oro-Medonte is the perfect playground […]
by guest author Samantha Vessios with photography by Aneta Sofronova Close your eyes. You’re travelling down an old country road. Cool, fresh air breezes across you, and you can smell the change in the season. Take a deep breath. Open your eyes. You’re rolling through colourful valleys, surrounded by ancient trees. In awe of the […]
October is upon us and it’s the perfect time to explore the rolling hills and painted landscapes of Oro-Medonte. Whether you’re looking for something to do with the family or just want to embrace the crisp air and beautiful colours, we’ve put together a list of things to do this month in Oro-Medonte to make […]
Sweater weather is almost here, and autumn is the perfect time to explore beautiful Oro-Medonte. Magnificent red, orange and yellow tones invigorate the scenery with incredible colour, and our welcoming community offers some special fall-themed events and activities. Explore Oro-Medonte by bicycle, motorcycle, or car and plan a fall road trip with fun stops along […]
Bayview Wildwood Resort in Severn Bridge, is home to generations of memories and is considered a home away from home on the south shore of Sparrow Lake in Muskoka. After all, family fun is what Bayview Wildwood does best. Six generations of the same family have been offering this experience for more than 120 years. […]