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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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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. *NEW* this year is the addition of an ALL AGES matinee on the SUNDAY afternoon! A cash bar and light refreshments will be available at all shows.
Find out more »Habitat Restoration Action Days
As pretty as some exotic plants look, they can have devastating impacts on our local environment! Help restore wildlife habitat at Wye Marsh. Learn how to safely remove invasive plants from the area. Join us for just two hours on any of the days listed below - and you will make a difference! Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome. Please call Miriam 705-526-7809 ext. 205, or email mrobitaille@wyemarsh.com. If possible, please bring your gardening gloves, drinking water and bug spray. Garlic…
Find out more »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. *NEW* this year is the addition of an ALL AGES matinee on the SUNDAY afternoon! A cash bar and light refreshments will be available at all shows.
Find out more »National Indigenous Peoples’ Day of Learning: An Educational Celebration
Sainte-Marie has been hosting this dynamic, education-focused celebration of Indigenous cultures for decades. Come and learn directly from First Nations and Métis experts and allies! Open to school groups and the general public. Though this event is designed with school kids in mind, everyone is welcome! There is plenty to see and do for people of all walks of life. Timed activities: • Large drum and dance group “Red Spirit” • Hand drumming with Neil Monague • Hand drumming with…
Find out more »The Adam Grove Quiz Show
Adam Growe, host of Cash Cab, is heading to Higher Ground on Thursday, June 19th for a night of comedy, trivia, and prizes in a unique, hilarious quiz show! Be ready to participate! During the Quiz Show, Adam invites volunteers from the audience to the stage to win one of the prizes (valued at over $500 altogether!) as they answer his signature style of entertaining questions that bring laughs for everyone. In between games, Adam does stand-up, and his mobile gamification enables people to…
Find out more »National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Free Online Program
Discover this fantastic free online event and further your own learning about First Nations and Métis cultures! With workshops, seminars and demonstrations led by Indigenous experts, it’s a great opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures virtually. This program is open to everyone! Program Highlights: • Opening Ceremonies • How to make cedar leaf tea with Del Taylor • Medicine bag construction with Chris Walser of Little Wolf Creations • The story of the Three Sisters with Marilyn Hopkins • Strawberry…
Find out more »Will Powers, Domicile & Sleepy Jan
A night of original music from WILL POWERS to promote their upcoming album SNAKE SKINNED (available June, 21st) with supporting local acts DOMICILE and SLEEPY JAN ALL AGES Doors open at 7:30PM; show begins at 8:00. Tickets available now -- click here! Limited food menu available, plus six taps and a full bar!
Find out more »Black River Wilderness Park Vendor Market
Visit the Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market every Saturday morning in the summer from May 17 to October 4th. Vendors Market runs 9am to 1pm, bringing together Indigenous artisans/crafters from Rama First Nation and local vendor friends offering quality handcrafted products. Black River Wilderness Park is owned and operated by Rama First Nation.
Find out more »Historic Blacksmith Workshop
Blacksmithing is a timeless craft that involves shaping metal using tools like hammers, anvils, and tongs, and heating it in a forge. If you have a passion for hands-on work, creativity, and traditional skills, join us for an immersive one-day Historic Blacksmithing Workshop at Discovery Harbour, set along the scenic shores of Penetanguishene Bay (Georgian Bay). This workshop is ideal for anyone curious about heritage trades, hobbyists eager to learn a new skill, or those simply looking for a unique…
Find out more »Severn RAM Rodeo
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! It’s time to dust off your boots, put your cowboy hat on and saddle up because the RAM Rodeo Tour is coming to Severn at ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Road, Severn, ON, L3V 0Y2 (Can we get a YEE-HAW?!) On June 21st and 22nd, the RAM Rodeo Tour will be opening its chutes ODAS Park in Severn for a wild & western weekend! The Severn RAM Rodeo will showcase two days of…
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