For many of us, winter tends to be a time of indoor fun and hibernation. The season CAN feel long and uneventful, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Enjoy outdoor fun, snowy adventures and fresh air in the rolling hills of beautiful Oro-Medonte. Relax or go full speed. The choice is yours. Check […]
Sometimes a chilly day is a hidden opportunity to embrace some indoor fun and relaxation. Whether you’re looking to cozy up in a quiet café or schedule a much-needed game night with the gang, we have you covered with some of the best indoor spots to check out in Orillia & Lake Country. Cozy Café’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your next winter adventure awaits in Orillia & Lake Country! We’ve rounded up some awesome experiences that will get your heart pumping while immersed in the region’s winter wonderland. From hitting the slopes, trekking through trails or out on the lake, there are so many ways to make the most of the season! Ski, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As Owner & Operator of Quayle’s Brewery, Catherine Pearson gets to meet a lot of people from Oro-Medonte and beyond. “The people in Oro-Medonte are a big part of what keeps me here,” she comments. “This township is a wonderful place to live and work.” Catherine, originally from Toronto, has family ties to Oro-Medonte that […]