Valentine’s Date Ideas in Orillia & Lake Country

Valentine’s Day is all about spending time together and what better way to do that then to get active and outdoors. Orillia & Lake Country boasts some of Ontario’s best known recreational hotspots. Find a cozy place to grab a bite, enjoy one of the many outdoor activities, or indulge in some of the region’s […]

Winter Wellness: Exploring the Trails

Nestled under a canopy of sparkling, snowy trees, Orillia & Lake Country’s green spaces are the perfect place to rejuvenate yourself with nature’s embrace.   Refresh yourself with a relaxing walk alongside expansive lake views, get your blood pumping with exhilarating fat biking through the woods, or try your hand at a cozy, torchlit evening skate. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fall for the Flavours of Lake Country

The leaves are falling but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate yet! Let the culinary delights of Fall Flavours of Lake Country entice you to extend your autumn experience at one of our participating restaurants. Each year the Flavours of Lake Country inspires chefs around the region to prepare a prix fixe menu featuring […]

Stay Safe and Make the Most of the Ice Fishing Season

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 […]

How to Spend a Day in Coldwater Village

Coldwater Village is a place set outside of time with it’s small town charm and historic roots in the Township of Severn. Sitting alongside the Coldwater River to Matchedash Bay, the village is more than just a great place to stop en route by paddle, bike or drive, it is a destination filled with personality […]

Fall Colours Road Trip, Self-Guided Motorcycle Tours, Mountain Biking & More

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 […]