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 […]
Locally raised organic meats and produce, fresh cut flowers, sumptuous herbs, free range eggs, seasonal fruits and vegetables…Oro-Medonte offers all this and more. Independent and family owned farms and businesses produce high quality items grown right at your doorstep. Enjoy a farm to table experience, help your kids learn where their food comes from, meet some charming […]
Tent Kitchen & Bar has been raking up rave reviews as a hidden gem in Orillia & Lake Country for those passing through Ramara or coming back specifically for their delicious menu. Meet Dave & Deepa, partners in life and in business with three beautiful kids and surprising backgrounds. Dave is an Industrial Engineer turned […]
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. Winter days are known for fresh breezes and the sun’s rays glistening off snow-clad trails, frozen waterways and ski hills. Whether it’s shopping and dining at more than […]
Riverside Hideaway: Coldwater’s New Hometown Restaurant A hearty home cooked meal of ribs, pasta, fish and chips and burgers is made even better by a waterfront view of the tranquil Coldwater River. Riverside Hideaway is a family style restaurant that opened in the Coldwater Mill building in summer. Owners Pam and Marcel Venne lovingly renovated […]
Make a splash in the Sunshine City Summer is already heating up and now, more than ever, the place to be is Orillia with its many lakes and waterways. Whether you’re on your way to Georgian Bay through the Trent-Severn Waterway or just out for a weekend of boating on lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, the […]
Explore Orillia & Lake Country’s expansive trail systems – from leisurely walks to heart-pumping hikes, all with beautiful views. Each of the following locations have unique characteristics that make them attractive to nature enthusiasts. Copeland Forest This 4,400 acre provincially-protected landscape of forests, cold water streams and rolling hills has something for every lover of […]
Time to fall in love with Orillia & Lake Country Written by Kim Goggins With its rolling hills and roads canopied with brilliant oranges, vivid yellows and blazing reds, there are few sights as spectacular as Orillia & Lake Country in autumn. Known for its striking backdrops, and within an hour-and-a-half drive of the Greater Toronto […]