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 […]
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 […]
With wide-open blue skies and sparkling snow as far as the eye can see, Orillia’s moniker as the ‘Sunshine City’ doesn’t just apply to the summer months. 90 minutes north of Toronto, Orillia welcomes visitors for a fresh winter escape, surrounded by some of the best outdoor winter destinations in Central Ontario, offering up a […]
Theatre aficionados, live music fanatics, and self-proclaimed sleuths, get ready to be entertained this season in Orillia and Lake Country! Winter entertainment doesn’t stop with the snow hills, here’s what’s coming to the stage – both large-scale and interactive – in Orillia this season. Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Presented by St. Paul’s Orillia Meredith […]
Downtown Orillia turns into a festive wonderland around the holidays. The hallmark of any good Christmas movie is that charming small town blanketed in snow with hot chocolate available in arms’ reach, at all times and Downtown Orillia delivers on that movie-making charm. From festive family events, to specialty shopping discounts, to seasonal concerts, check […]
Canada’s troubadour, award-winning singer-songwriter, and international folk legend Gordon Lightfoot has left behind an indelible legacy on music and culture. In his hometown of Orillia, “The Sunshine City”, Lightfoot’s musical mark is amplified within the City’s thriving arts scene. Inspiring generations of local musicians and songwriters, paid tribute to in numerous public art displays and […]
You may know what it tastes like when ‘biting into a chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven’, but do you know what it tastes like when ‘pulling on your favourite sweater on the first cool morning of fall’ or ‘gathering with friends around a warm campfire to tell stories’? The answer lies in […]
For over 100 years the Orillia Opera House has been bringing world-class entertainment to Orillia and Lake Country. The largest professional theatre venue north of Toronto, summertime at the historic Orillia Opera House is an exciting time where live theatre is celebrated to the max. Each year, the OOH! Presents three lively productions during their […]
With events, festivals, pop-ups and more planned throughout the month, come out and celebrate Pride Month this June in Orillia & Lake Country. Events Pride March June 17, 1pm Wear your most colourful attire, and walk/roll with Lake Country Pride through the downtown core to show your love and support for our queer siblings! The […]
Summertime in downtown Orillia means streets are bustling with live entertainment, cultural experiences, and a variety of fun festivals and events. This season presents a hefty lineup of theme-days and activities for you to enjoy, check out what’s coming up! See You on the Patio, all summer long June 30 to September 2 Friday and […]