As Owner & Operator of Quayle’s Brewery, Catherine Pearson gets to meet a lot of people from Oro-Medonte and beyond. “The people in Oro-Medonte are a big part of what keeps me here,” she comments. “This township is a wonderful place to live and work.” Catherine, originally from Toronto, has family ties to Oro-Medonte that […]
The leaves are falling but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate yet! Let the culinary delights of Fall Flavours of Lake Country entice you to extend your autumn experience at one of our participating restaurants. Each year the Flavours of Lake Country inspires chefs around the region to prepare a prix fixe menu featuring […]
There’s no better time to explore nature than in autumn’s colourfully painted landscapes, and cottage-country Washago’s scenic backdrop is the perfect place to begin your hiking adventure. Featuring three vibrant and simple trailheads owned and protected by The Couchiching Conservancy to choose from, all are within a short drive to stellar, lake country-inspired cuisine. Located […]
Extend Your Stay in Oro-Medonte Weekend getaways are great, but what if you need just a little bit more? That’s how you will feel when you visit Oro-Medonte, so why not plan ahead for an extended weekend and start early? Read on to check out some of the possibilities. PLANNING AHEAD for ACCOMMODATIONS As a […]
NEED SOME HELP PLANNING A GIRLS WEEKEND GETAWAY? Keep reading, we’ve planned it all out for you! Located between Barrie and Orillia, Oro-Medonte is home to rolling hills, picturesque views, and some beautiful accommodation options. Looking for a Bed & Breakfast to enjoy a home-away-from- home feeling? Click here to find one that can accommodate […]
Find your Rural Escape in Oro-Medonte Just 90 minutes North of the GTA, Orillia & Lake Country is a perfect fall destination. Oro-Medonte is the ultimate rural escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. From canopied forests, rolling hills and winding roads, to the shores of Lake Simcoe, autumn is a not-to-be-missed time […]
It’s hard to believe that just three months ago we were soaking up the sun at the 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival, along the shores of Lake Couchiching, with a sold-out weekend of world-class musicians, artists and storytellers. As the colours of the leaves start to change from vibrant green to the warm hues of red, […]
Award-winning outdoor writer, Wil Wegman, is back with tips for fall fishing on the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in this five part anglers series for Orillia & Lake Country. It never ceases to amaze me how after the Labour Day Long Weekend it’s like a light switch went off and suddenly the […]
Embrace all things fall in Orillia & Lake Country with festivals and events that celebrate the season and the cultural landscape of the region. Just 90 minutes north of the GTA, make the most of the harvest season with farm festivals and culinary delights. As the weather cools down, the fun heats up with high […]
Find your Rural Escape in Severn Just 90 minutes North of the GTA, Orillia & Lake Country is a perfect fall destination. Severn’s transformative landscape runs from the winding rivers of the Trent-Severn Waterway with Muskoka views, to expansive farm country, to quaint small-towns and connecting to Lake Couchiching and Orillia. It is the perfect […]