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. […]
Festivals and events are back in Orillia and Lake Country! Whether you’re here for the day or a night or two, there’s no shortage of activities around the region to fill up an itinerary of memories. Weekend Festivities Mardi Gras in Orillia Port of Orillia & Downtown Orillia | Saturday, July 27 Festivals & […]
It’s a scorcher out there! 🥵 Heatwaves can be a hiccup in your vacation plans, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your time in Orillia & Lake Country as the temperatures climb. We have some tips to make the most of your OLC getaway during a heatwave: OUTDOORS 🌿 Find shaded areas, such as […]
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! Summer Saturday Nights June 9 to August 31 Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 11 […]
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 in Nature Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve, Severn | Saturday, June 15, 1pm Join Lake Country Pride and the Couchiching Conservancy in celebrating Pride Month with a nature walk for members […]
Just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Orillia – “The Sunshine City” – is central Ontario’s best-kept secret. A historic destination nestled between the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe with a bustling arts and culinary scene, Orillia is where natural beauty and culture combine. Every summer, travelers are invited to explore the best of what this lakefront destination has to […]
Sustainable tourism and eco-travel advocate for responsible travel practices that prioritize environmental conservation, community engagement, and cultural preservation. In Orillia & Lake Country, many tourism businesses are looking ahead, implementing sustainability practices to ensure we can welcome visitors for years to come! In celebration of Earth Day, check out some Orillia & Lake Country destinations […]
These six cafes know how to serve up an expert brew while offering some of the most unique hangout spots in the region. From perfecting the ambiance to hosting special events and forming creative flavours in your mug, these cafes will ensure your experience is a memorable one! Mark IV Brothers Located on the outskirts […]
Sunny skies are finally here and you won’t want to miss one second of it! Orillia & Lake Country is your summer destination, just 90 minutes north of the GTA where memorable experiences are waiting for you. There is so much to do, but we’ve got a head start on what’s on the menu in […]
Maple Weekend is an Ontario wide celebration of all things maple with activities across the province from April 6th to 7th. Run by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association, it serves as the grand finale to Orillia & Lake Country’s Tap into Maple, featuring many of our region’s maple producers with loads of farm fun! […]