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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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From War to Wonders
Ever wonder where fantastic novel ideas come from? Often, ideas inside fantasy novels are not so far-fetched after all. While some read to immerse themselves into new worlds, others write about them -- though sometimes it is difficult to avoid real life from impacting the stories. Escape into the Leacock Museum's upcoming exhibit, From War to Wonders: Mapping Escapism in a Time of Turmoil, to learn how some of the most popular fantasy novels were impacted by the First and Second World…
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 »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 »Monster, She Wrote Ghost Walk
This year, in celebration of the Leacock Museum's new temporary exhibit Monster, She Wrote, a special one-night-only ghost walk will take place. The Leacock Museum has a spooky new exhibit on its way! The museum welcomes you to join our exclusive opening event on October 5th to welcome, "Monster, She Wrote." This exhibit will explore horror novels through the centuries, written by women and is planned in collaboration with authors, Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson! But, we couldn't let the…
Find out more »Hike of Adams Nature Reserve
Fingers crossed for beautiful fall colours and pleasant weather for our outing to one of Tanya’s favourite nature reserves! The Adams Nature Reserve was protected in 2016 with The Couchiching Conservancy thanks to Heather and Alec Adams. It has a 1.4km loop trail that has two sections of steeper elevation. The walk typically takes about 30 minutes, but would be much slower when we stop and look and listen for species along the way. Parking at 1900 Cooper’s Falls Roads,…
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 »Christmas Bird Count
Get ready to embrace the festive spirit of birdwatching with the Orillia Naturalists' Club’s annual Christmas Bird Count! This beloved tradition, part of the longest-running citizen science project in North America, invites bird enthusiasts of all levels to contribute to an essential winter bird census. What to Expect: Team Up: Join one of our birding teams led by experienced guides who will help you spot and identify various bird species. Explore Local Habitats: Wander through Orillia's beautiful parks, woodlands, and…
Find out more »Children’s Story Walk
We invite you to a unique walk in the woods! The Orillia Public Library staff have chosen a special nature story for you to read page by page, as you hike through beautiful Scout Valley. January 25th happens to be Family Literacy Day! You will also enjoy time with your family as you look for unique natural features along your walk. Follow our scavenger hunt to look for evidence of animals passing or to identify and learn about natural features…
Find out more »Full Moon Night Snowshoe
Bundle up and embark on a magical winter adventure at East Coulson Swamp (NCC). Under the glow of the full moon, explore the snow-covered landscape on a snowshoe trek while our knowledgeable guides share insights into the ecology of the area. Please bring your own snowshoes. Event guides: Chase Moser, (M.Sc. Biology), is a member of the Biology & Sustainability Sciences staff at Lakehead University & Jamie Ross, (B.Sc. Biology, B.Ed.), Past President of the Couchiching Conservancy, has held multiple…
Find out more »Soldiers’ RIDE – OSMH Foundation
On Sunday, June 1, riders of all skill levels will once again meet at Quayle’s Brewery for a day of road biking to raise critical funding for urgent care needs at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). Soldiers’ Ride provides avid cyclists with scenic 50 km and 100 km routes through the historic Simcoe-Muskoka landscape. In addition to the 50 km and 100 km routes, this year’s event will feature a family-friendly 20 km route. Participants will start and end the…
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