On June 7, 2026, Arts for Peace will once again bring folks together for a peaceful summer afternoon of music, crafts, dance, storytelling, yoga, bubbles and community. Started by members of Project Ploughshares Orillia, a non-governmental organization that worked with churches, governments and civilian groups to prevent war and promote peace, the sunny festival on the shores of Lake Couchiching has celebrated peacemaking through the arts since 1983. A cancellation due to weather, followed by the COVID pandemic, led to…
Find out more »The Celebrate Orillia Committee wants to let you know we have a number of great festivities for 2026. From breakfast until late at night, we have a jam packed day for all of us to celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday together at Couchiching Beach Park, and at our parade down Mississaga Street. Most activities are free because of our wonderful sponsors and you can also contribute by purchasing a button. Be sure to check the Event Schedule for all of the…
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