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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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Birding 101
Are you not quite ready for the full 24-hour Carden Challenge but still want to learn about birds on the Carden Alvar? Birding 101 is for you. Join Ontario Nature’s Executive Director Andrés Jiménez Monge, along with Joseph Pitawanakwat and Junaid Shahzad Khan, for a guided hike to explore the Alvar’s unique grassland birds. Experience this remarkable ecosystem while building your birding skills. $50 includes a Roost Farm lunch. Funds support conservation. Fundraise to have your fee refunded. Questions? Email…
Find out more »Christmas in June
Get your holiday spirit on in June at the Port of Orillia! Hundreds of boats will be decked out in holiday lights and decorations as part of this much-anticipated event that has been a tradition in Orillia since the 1980's. This event features Christmas fun without the winter weather, and is the perfect opportunity to share some holiday joy with friends and family without having to bundle up! Book a slip at the Port of Orillia and take part in…
Find out more »Orillia Scottish Festival
Celebrate Celtic culture in the heart of Orillia at the 2026 Orillia Scottish Festival! Enjoy the stirring sound of massed pipe bands, highland dancing, and lively Celtic music, along with clan gatherings, heritage demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. Set against the beautiful waterfront Couchiching Beach Park, this vibrant summer tradition invites locals and visitors alike to experience the spirit, pride, and pageantry of Scotland.
Find out more »Sunshine City Vintage Bazaar
The Sunshine City Vintage Bazaar Summer Series is back! Join us May 16th, July 18th, and September 19th from 10am–4pm as we bring Downtown Orillia a curated collection of vintage and vintage-inspired clothing, home goods, and handmade creations. Find us a 22 Matchedash Street South, aka the parking lot beside the @lonewolf_cafe Hosted by @mymoon.collective + @pocketskateandvintage + @lonewolf_cafe
Find out more »Boots & Hearts
Get ready for an unforgettable summer weekend at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest country music and camping experience! Taking place August 7–9, 2026 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, this three-day celebration brings together world-class performers, rising stars, and loyal fans for live music, camping, food, and community spirit. Headliners include The Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Jonas Brothers, and many more across multiple stages, with exciting experiences for fans of all ages.
Find out more »Orillia Waterfront Festival
Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a unique selection of local vendors, artisan crafts, hot tubs, clothing, home décor, and mouth-watering food vendors. Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, tasty eats, or exciting…
Find out more »Orillia Waterfront Festival
Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a unique selection of local vendors, artisan crafts, hot tubs, clothing, home décor, and mouth-watering food vendors. Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, tasty eats, or exciting…
Find out more »Orillia Waterfront Festival
Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a unique selection of local vendors, artisan crafts, hot tubs, clothing, home décor, and mouth-watering food vendors. Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, tasty eats, or exciting…
Find out more »Orillia Pirate Party
On Labour Day Weekend, Pirates Invade the Port of Orillia! Prepare to batten down the hatches — the Pirates of the Orillian Sea are setting their course for Orillia’s Downtown Waterfront! Word on the wind is they’ll make landfall just in time for Labour Day weekend, bringing a treasure chest full of swashbuckling fun, live entertainment, and high-seas adventure for the whole family. Event Date: September 4-6, 2026 Location: Port of Orillia - 50 Lightfoot Dr, Orillia, ON
Find out more »Couchiching Fest
Couchiching Fest is a vibrant artisan and vendor marketplace celebrating creativity, community, and local small business. Discover handcrafted goods, unique artisan products, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind finds from talented makers across the region. It’s the perfect way to shop local and experience the spirit of Couchiching! Event Date: September 19-20, 2026 Location: Port of Orillia - 50 Lightfoot Dr, Orillia, ON
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