This new series profiles some of the notable people in the Township, and why they love to live, work and play in Oro-Medonte. They people that live here in Oro-Medonte are the experts, they are connected to the place and have a passion for the local culture and community. We aim to highlight and share […]
Big rush, big moves and big finishes are on the roster at the upcoming Canadian Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and Ontario Cup. The 2022 event offers Cross Country mountain bike races for all level of riders from Youth and Sport to Canada’s top World Cup racers. With scheduled events kicking off on Thursday leading to […]
Annual Guide Highlights Canada’s 10 Best Undiscovered Places The Globe & Mail’s annual Canadian travel guide “Hidden Canada” has been released, and Oro-Medonte has ranked as a top undiscovered destination in Canada. The national newspaper’s annual travel guide highlights outstanding travel destinations across the country. This year, the Township of Oro-Medonte was visited by the […]
Mariposa Folk Festival returns to beautiful Tudhope Park in Orillia, ON July 5th through 7th with a stellar line up and near sold-out tickets. (For real! Get ’em before they’re gone!) Celebrating 25 years back in Orillia, the festival features 70+ artists across 11 stages, just 90 minutes north of Toronto. The anticipation is growing […]
Award-winning outdoor writer, Wil Wegman, is back with tips for summertime bass fishing on the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in this five part anglers series for Orillia & Lake Country. In our first introduction to this five part Fishing Orillia and Lake Country (OLC) Series, we opened with a true tale that […]
Think of the last time you were able to just sit and listen to nature around you. A bird chirping in a nearby tree, plop sound of a frog hopping into the pond at your feet, the wind rustling the reeds around you. Many of us dream to find such a place of solitude and […]
Award-winning outdoor writer, Wil Wegman, offers an introduction to fishing the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in this five part anglers series for Orillia & Lake Country. As 100 bass boats blasted out of Orillia’s first class waterfront harbor that morning, my tournament partner and I were all set to head out of […]
Tap into Maple hits the sweet spot! Spring has sprung and warmer days are here as our region’s maple trees start producing their liquid gold sap, ready to be produced into delicious maple treats. Take part in Tap Into Maple, from March 3 to April 2, a self-guided tour through lesser-traveled routes to locations around […]
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Oro-Medonte offers a multifaceted winter getaway that feels far from the stressors of everyday life. With an abundance of fresh clean snow and an impressive range of top-notch operators offering skiing, snow tubing, horseback riding, Nordic spa experiences and more, Oro-Medonte is the perfect playground […]
by guest author Samantha Vessios with photography by Aneta Sofronova Close your eyes. You’re travelling down an old country road. Cool, fresh air breezes across you, and you can smell the change in the season. Take a deep breath. Open your eyes. You’re rolling through colourful valleys, surrounded by ancient trees. In awe of the […]