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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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The Mushroom World
Join us on Saturday, September 14th for an introduction to the mushroom world. Bob Bowles, award winning writer, artist and naturalist will lead this 3 hour introductory workshop. Bob will teach us the functions mushrooms perform underground, their value to the ecosystem and the benefits to the entire forest. We'll learn about life cycles, the features of mushrooms, spore deposits and much, much more. Bob will also talk about what's poisonous and what's edible in the mushroom world. There are…
Find out more »Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market
Visit the Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market every Saturday morning in the summer from May 18 to October 5th. Vendors Market runs 9am to 1pm, bringing together Indigenous artisans/crafters from Rama First Nation and local vendor friends offering quality handcrafted products. Open to the public! Day passes available ($10 for adults, $5 for kids) visit the market and enjoy interpretive trails along the Black River. Saturday evenings enjoy the Summer Speaker Series at 7pm. Black River Wilderness Park is…
Find out more »Coldwater Fall Fair
The Coldwater Fair is a local agricultural celebration held the last full weekend each September. Bring the family to enjoy the Magical Midway, agricultural exhibitions, vendors, entertainment and more! Home to one of the largest midways in the area for three days of outstanding fun. Celebrating 131 years, see dog shows, tractor pulls, demolition derby, farm animals, agricultural competitions and so much more! This year’s theme of “Rubber Boots and Country Roots” celebrates the fair’s rural roots in Severn. It’s…
Find out more »Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market
Visit the Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market every Saturday morning in the summer from May 18 to October 5th. Vendors Market runs 9am to 1pm, bringing together Indigenous artisans/crafters from Rama First Nation and local vendor friends offering quality handcrafted products. Open to the public! Day passes available ($10 for adults, $5 for kids) visit the market and enjoy interpretive trails along the Black River. Saturday evenings enjoy the Summer Speaker Series at 7pm. Black River Wilderness Park is…
Find out more »Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market
Visit the Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market every Saturday morning in the summer from May 18 to October 5th. Vendors Market runs 9am to 1pm, bringing together Indigenous artisans/crafters from Rama First Nation and local vendor friends offering quality handcrafted products. Open to the public! Day passes available ($10 for adults, $5 for kids) visit the market and enjoy interpretive trails along the Black River. Saturday evenings enjoy the Summer Speaker Series at 7pm. Black River Wilderness Park is…
Find out more »2024 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
Do you love art? Do you love fall colours? So do we! We are 30 artists/crafts people who will open our studios to exhibit work at 20 locations in Simcoe County. We are proud to be one of Ontario’s finest and longest running studio tours in Ontario. Mark your calendars! The Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour takes place over four days from October 11 to 14 (10 am – 5 pm daily). This free self-guided tour takes you through the beautiful…
Find out more »Oktoberfest at Rawley Resort
Prost! To a Special Treat at Rawley Resort! Enjoy our unique menu item created to celebrate OktoberFest! Join us for our Oktoberfest celebration at Rawley Resort from October 25th to October 27th! Immerse yourself in a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for friends and family to come together and enjoy the festivities
Find out more »Witches Night Out + Mystic Market
Join My Moon Collective, Couchiching Craft Brewing Co., and a host of amazing local vendors for a night of hocus pocus and hops. Sip on spellbinding brews, browse magical creations, have your fortunes read, and cast some good vibes! Invite your witchy friends, dress to impress (there are prizes on the line!), bring your brooms and let’s brew a little magic together!
Find out more »Jakob Pearce at Couchaching Brewing Co.
Jakob returns to the Taproom for another phenomenal show! Jakob is a solo acoustic guitarist and vocalist from Orillia. He covers a range of rock, blues, and folk music from Elton John to Rush and almost anything in between with upbeat, technical fingerstyle arrangements in the tradition of players like Bruce Cockburn. No cover, reservations are recommended for all live music!
Find out more »Wye Marsh – Happy Halloween!
FREE ENTRY FOR COSTUMED FOLK OF ALL AGES Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, Fairies, and creatures of the night. Put on your Halloween finery. Teleport to Wye Marsh. Explore the trails. Collect stamps in your Halloween passport. First 50 can claim a sweet treat back at the Visitors Centre!
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