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 […]
These six cafes know how to serve up an expert brew while offering some of the most unique hangout spots in the region. From perfecting the ambiance to hosting special events and forming creative flavours in your mug, these cafes will ensure your experience is a memorable one! Mark IV Brothers Located on the outskirts […]
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! […]
Spring is upon us, the sap is flowing and Tap Into Maple has begun! Oro-Medonte is home to some incredible maple producers, who are working hard this time of year to bring us the best syrup around. Join in the delicious fun by taking part in Tap Into Maple a self-driving, sweet tooth fulfilling route […]
Orillia & Lake Country boasts a bustling arts and culture scene, celebrated year-round during the region’s major festivals and events. With popular sold-out music events like the Mariposa Folk Festival (July 5-7) and Boots & Hearts (August 8-11), now is the time to start planning your festival getaway and build that early-bird itinerary. Each […]