Soon, school will be out and festival season will be in! The Mariposa Folk Festival is Orillia’s annual celebration of music, food and art and it’s the perfect spot to meet up with friends and make memories to last a lifetime! With Youth Passes for ages 13-18 and Young Adult passes for ages 19-24, here’s […]
Canada’s troubadour, singer-songwriter, and international folk legend, Gordon Lightfoot once called Orillia home and never forgot those humble beginnings. Lightfoot often returned to Orillia to perform at the Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia Opera House, community events and fundraisers, or just to stop by for a visit. He never forgot his hometown, and it never forgot […]
Spring in Orillia is a special time. As the first few warm breezes across Lake Couchiching bring a promise of new life to the region, excitement over the return of large cultural events in the city begins to stir. One of the most anticipated signs of spring is the return of the annual Roots North […]
Orillia’s culinary scene has become a powerhouse in creativity in recent years. If you’re a foodie seeking an exciting new adventure for your palate, look no further than the Sunshine City. We’ve rounded up a few of the many restaurants that have been making a buzz in the region to help get you started on […]
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 […]
