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Orillia & Lake Country is your four season destination, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area's four season playground in Simcoe County.
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Coldwater Haunted Mill
Coldwater’s historic mill has always held whispers of the past – but every October, those whispers grow louder. This year, the Coldwater Mill transforms into the Haunted Mill, Presented by The Scream Shack, thrill-seekers are invited to step into a world where history and horror collide with The Haunted Mill Event. From October 16 to 31, the beloved landmark transforms into a spine-tingling maze of ghostly encounters, immersive sets, and chilling surprises.
Find out more »The Comic Strippers
The Comic Strippers are a fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada's best improvisational comedians. These guys try to be sexy - it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating, in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their sexylarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they "dance" - these guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh. Women often say the most attractive thing about a man is his sense of humour…
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Ghost Walks
The Leacock Museum is back with our wildly popular Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds! Join us for our biggest year yet with surprise guests, treats, and haunted happenings on historical Old Brewery Bay that will leave you with goosebumps, including a jaunt into the haunted basement! Ghost walks take place on the grounds of the Leacock Museum, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Original limestone pathways, stairs and muddy conditions may cause barriers to mobility. For more information,…
Find out more »The Neo-Noir Jazz Crawl
Step into The Neo-Noir Jazz Crawl - a journey of sound and shadow. The evening begins in the Library Courtyard with an open mic and performances by Orillia's talented youth. Followed by jazz-fusion band Wide Arches setting the mood with a live set under the open sky. As twilight deepens, guests will be invited inside the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium at the historic Orillia Opera House, where the night transforms into a masked revelry. The stage becomes the dance floor, the…
Find out more »Horseshoe Valley Hustle – Fall Edition
Experience a challenging and fun 5KM & 10KM trail race through rugged terrain, rolling hills, and forested paths. Walkers are welcome, and every step supports children with down syndrome in our community! Race registration includes chipped timing and a post-race breakfast. Top finishers earn medals, but everyone gets an epic experience. Join us Saturday, October 18 2025, at Horseshoe Valley Resort and hit the trails for a great cause! This event will be supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe…
Find out more »Orillia Horror-Fest
Join us for our new Horror-Fest Show here in Orillia, Ontario on Saturday October 18, 2025 at the Orillia Square Mall. We will have Vendors, Guests, Panels, Movies & Cosplay Contest. For more information please visit http://www.drcomics.ca/orilliahorrorfest
Find out more »Ghost Walks
The Leacock Museum is back with our wildly popular Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds! Join us for our biggest year yet with surprise guests, treats, and haunted happenings on historical Old Brewery Bay that will leave you with goosebumps, including a jaunt into the haunted basement! Ghost walks take place on the grounds of the Leacock Museum, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Original limestone pathways, stairs and muddy conditions may cause barriers to mobility. For more information,…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons Speed Meeting
Attention D&D Players! We will be hosting a D&D Meet and greet on October 18th!The idea of this event is to gather people interested in D&D together so they can meet, mix and mingle! We are bringing everyone together so they can talk about the game they love and form groups to play together!This event is free. There is draw prizes and other fun mini games. Speed meet at 7:30, trivia at 8:30.
Find out more »The Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet
The Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet celebrates Oscar Peterson's life and music in a unique live concert presentation featuring music from Peterson's seven-decade career, with multimedia presentations and conversation. The core band features acclaimed Canadian musicians, JUNO Award winners Robi Botos (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Jim Doxas (drums) and world-renowned musician and ten-year veteran of the Oscar Peterson Quartet, Ulf Wakenius, (guitar). Peterson's daughter, Celine Peterson, will join the band to offer the audience an intimate, anecdote-filled look into her father's exceptional…
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