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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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Let it Snow
Arts Orillia is thrilled to present local youth in concert to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. With winter music, lights and projection, the show will be filled with the magic of Christmas - perfect for the whole family!
Find out more »Ayers Christmas Market
Don't miss out on being a part of another great market at Ayers Christmas Tree Farm. If you just want to come out to shop around the Christmas Trees, or enjoy warm food from our food booth, pet some adorable animals, or create good memories, come see some great Vendors at our Christmas Market!
Find out more »Coldwater Santa Claus Parade
Join us for the 2025 Coldwater Santa Claus Parade at 5:30 pm, beginning on Gray Street, travelling down to Coldwater Road and following it to the Fairgrounds. The parade ends as it turns towards the arena at the Shell Station but note: Santa’s float turns onto Mill Street where Santa will exit. Santa and Mrs Claus will be greeting children and handing out candy upstairs at the Coldwater Heritage Mill immediately after the parade. Don’t miss your chance to see…
Find out more »Ayers Christmas Market
Don't miss out on being a part of another great market at Ayers Christmas Tree Farm. If you just want to come out to shop around the Christmas Trees, or enjoy warm food from our food booth, pet some adorable animals, or create good memories, come see some great Vendors at our Christmas Market!
Find out more »Holiday Cookie Swap
Holiday Cookie Swap – Hosted by DWN & Paper Planes! ✨🍪 We’re so excited to host the very first Downtown Orillia Cookie Swap Here’s how it works: Bring 2 dozen homemade cookies or treats, and you’ll leave with 2 dozen new ones to enjoy and share Come for the sweet treats, stay for the community! ❤️ 📅 Tuesday, December 9 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Paper Planes Café Register online: https://form.jotform.com/253064453454052
Find out more »NYE Bash at Orillia Recreation Centre
New Year's Eve Bash Ring in the New Year with Orillia’s Free Event! Celebrate the start of 2025 at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) on December 31, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This free event is packed with fun for all ages! Enjoy face painting, crafts, open swims, bouncy castles, and inflatables. Snack on complimentary popcorn and cotton candy, and capture the moment at our photo wall. This year’s celebration goes green with an exciting videoboard countdown and eco-friendly confetti cannons, replacing the traditional…
Find out more »NYE at Horseshoe Valley Resort
Ring in the new year at Horseshoe Valley Resort. Learn More
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Children’s Story Walk
Children's Story Walk We invite you to a unique walk in the woods! In celebration of Family Literacy Day (January 27), the library staff have prepared a special nature story for you to read page by page, as you hike through beautiful Scout Valley, an easement of The Couchiching Conservancy. Fill out our scavenger hunt to look for evidence of animals passing or to identify and learn about natural features of the forest. Finish your walk at Regan House with…
Find out more »Braestone Winter Classic
The 5th annual Braestone Winter Classic is taking place at the Braestone Farm!! Braestone Farm 3288 Line 9 North, Coldwater, ON, Canada
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