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 […]

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 […]

The Ultimate Orillia & Lake Country Summer Checklist

There is so much to do in Orillia & Lake Country that we’ve created the ultimate checklist of activities through Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn, Rama and Ramara that you should check out. Are you an adrenaline warrior or a cultural collector? An Instagram foodie or a water wildchild? Whatever your prerogative, let’s see how many spots […]

Alpacas, Ziplining, Wine Tasting & More: Epic Adventures in Oro-Medonte

Taste, play and explore your way around beautiful Oro-Medonte this season with an exciting collection of outdoor activities. From hiking with fluffy alpacas, ziplining from tree to tree, and touring a farm brewery, Oro-Medonte offers memorable rural experiences for people of all ages.  Whether you’re planning an activity for your family, a group of friends […]