Looking for a way to celebrate Canada Day in style? Head to Orillia, Just 90 minutes from the GTA, for a spectacular waterfront celebration at Couchiching Beach Park. On July 1st experience a day filled with free activities, vibrant parades, delicious food, and family friendly fun, in the heart of Ontario’s Sunshine City. This event […]
Soon, school will be out and festival season will be in! The Mariposa Folk Festival, running July 4-6, 2025, 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 […]
Each Father’s Day weekend the In-Water Boat Show takes place at the scenic Port of Orillia, on Lake Couchiching. This exciting waterfront event, running June 13-15, showcases a stunning lineup of in-water boat displays. Tour new watercraft models, check out the latest in marine technology, and find everything you need to enhance your boating lifestyle. […]
There is truly nothing better than enjoying the shopping and dining amenities Orillia has to offer – unless it’s taking advantage of the natural beauty of our lakes and trail systems. The journey is just as great as the destination and that can definitely be said for the many ways to travel around Orillia and […]
Orillia is a community deeply rooted in art and history. Plan a day to tour these museums and galleries to learn about the history of the area, and explore the vibrant local arts community. Orillia Museum of Art and History 30 Peter St S, Orillia Located in Downtown Orillia in the historic Sir Sam Steele […]
Whether you’re looking for an extended after-hours bash or a fine-dining toast to ring in the new year, we’ve got you covered with all the upcoming events and activities in the region this weekend. Family Friendly Fun Ring in the new year with the kids during these early-hours, family-friendly celebrations. NYE in Horseshoe Valley Horseshoe […]
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, Lightfoot’s musical mark is amplified during the honourary Lightfoot Days Festival of Orillia. Inspiring generations of local musicians and songwriters, paid tribute to in numerous public art displays and downtown galleries, and […]
While looking towards the future can be riddled with anxieties of the unknown, an Orillia arts community is looking to explore what’s next through an exciting new festival capturing big ideas. Arts Orillia is pleased to announce Future Fest — A Week of Eco-Art, coming to Orillia during the week of Sept. 23 to 28. […]
Only from July 24 to August 9 at the Orillia Opera House Get ready for an extraordinary theatre experience at the Orillia Opera House! The critically acclaimed play “Every Brilliant Thing” is set to grace the stage with its unique blend of humor and heart, captivating audiences from July 24 to August 9. Please note […]
Dust off your kilts and get ready for a weekend full of pipes and drums as the Orillia Scottish Festival returns, July 19-21, 2024 at Couchiching Beach Park! In it’s 46th year, the festival is the city’s longest, continuously running festival, held on the third weekend of July, drawing bands from all over central Ontario. […]