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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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Wed Well
Forget the wedding shows of yesteryear — Wed Well Showcase is an event you'll actually want to go to. Connect with Simcoe and Muskoka region’s top wedding talent in an intimate, creative, and inspiring environment without the overwhelm, pushy sales pitches, and cluttered stalls.
Find out more »DWN Craft Chocolate 5th Anniversary Open House
DWN Craft Chocolatier is celebrating five years of handcrafted chocolate with a special anniversary open house on March 14 at its studio and factory at 21 Peter Street South, Orillia. Chocolate lovers are invited to drop in between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to shop, taste, and celebrate with Simcoe County’s local bean-to-bar chocolate maker. To mark the milestone, DWN is off ering double loyalty points on all in-store purchases of house-made products on March 14, along with $10 fl…
Find out more »Art for Peace Orillia 2026
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 »Queer Elopements at Rustica
Tie the knot or renew your vows as a part of Lake Country Pride’s 2026 Pride Festival! AWAKE Ceremony and Lake Country Pride have teamed up to offer elopements for queer couples this Friday June 12th 2026. For a fee of $150+hst, you will snag a spot to get hitched this Pride month, or renew your vows! You bring your marriage license and we handle the rest.
Find out more »Pride Yoga
Join us at 5pm on Friday, June 12th for Pride Yoga, vinyasa based yoga class taught by Sarah Melody, founder of Anahata Yoga from the Heart, hosted at Sol to Soul located at 8 Peter Street South Orillia. Please note there are stairs to access the studio. Get centered and zen with us before coming down to celebrate at the Lake Country Pride on the Patio event. Vinyasa flow practice where all yoga experiences are welcome including beginners! Class taught…
Find out more »MAT Queer Cabaret
Join Mariposa Arts Theatre for THREE show-stopping cabaret-style performances, featuring local drag artists, singers, poets & more! We promise you an experience full of entertainment, celebration, and community. Dressing up in your Pride-best is encouraged. Please note the FRIDAY and SATURDAY evening shows are a 19+ event. Our popular ALL AGES matinee returns on the SATURDAY afternoon! A cash bar and light refreshments will be available at all shows.
Find out more »MAT Queer Cabaret
Join Mariposa Arts Theatre for THREE show-stopping cabaret-style performances, featuring local drag artists, singers, poets & more! We promise you an experience full of entertainment, celebration, and community. Dressing up in your Pride-best is encouraged. Please note the FRIDAY and SATURDAY evening shows are a 19+ event. Our popular ALL AGES matinee returns on the SATURDAY afternoon! A cash bar and light refreshments will be available at all shows.
Find out more »MAT Queer Cabaret
Join Mariposa Arts Theatre for THREE show-stopping cabaret-style performances, featuring local drag artists, singers, poets & more! We promise you an experience full of entertainment, celebration, and community. Dressing up in your Pride-best is encouraged. Please note the FRIDAY and SATURDAY evening shows are a 19+ event. Our popular ALL AGES matinee returns on the SATURDAY afternoon! A cash bar and light refreshments will be available at all shows.
Find out more »Orillia Canada Day Celebrations
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…
Find out more »Washago Lion’s Club – Canada Day Celebration
The Washago Canada Day celebration hosted by the Washago Lions Club takes place at 4343 Hamilton Street in Washago, Ontario. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and features a full day of community festivities including a pancake breakfast in the morning, followed by live music, a barbecue, and free cake for attendees. Admission is $5 per person, while children are admitted free, making it a family-friendly community event that runs throughout the day and celebrates Canada Day with food, entertainment,…
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