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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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Paint by the Lake
Paint by the Lake is back this fall, by popular demand! Guests are invited to join us for an outdoor (or indoor, in the case of inclement weather) painting experience at the Leacock Museum! Participants will be guided through basic colour theory for mixing colours. M Nowick will start with teaching some techniques for composing a landscape. A focus will be on creative expression for completing the scene. Inspiration will be taken from nature surrounding the Leacock Museum. Come paint…
Find out more »Children’s Candlelight Parade & Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with one of Orillia’s most heartwarming traditions, the Children’s Candlelight Parade! Watch as little ones light up the night with glowing candles and joyful smiles, marching through downtown in celebration of the season. The parade ends with the magical Tree Lighting in front of the Orillia Opera House, filling the air with festive spirit, carols, and community cheer. Bring the family, bundle up, and experience the wonder of this cherished holiday event!
Find out more »Moonlight Snowshoe Fondue
Hardwood Ski and Bike is thrilled to once again be offering our famous Moonlight Snowshoe and Fondues! Join us for 1 or both of these magical nights. January 3, 2026 January 31, 2026 Enjoy an evening you will remember for years to come. Your night begins with check-in where you'll be grouped together by speed/experience, and be guided to The Lookout. Enjoy the fire and best view with a hot drink and treat. Make the journey back to the Chalet, which has been transformed into a spacious dining room with live music. $135 per person (Early Bird registration $117 until 3 weeks prior to your preferred date) **Registration closes the Wednesday prior to each event at midnight. Late registration is subject to a $25 late fee**
Find out more »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 »Moonlight Snowshoe Fondue
Hardwood Ski and Bike is thrilled to once again be offering our famous Moonlight Snowshoe and Fondues! Join us for 1 or both of these magical nights. January 3, 2026 January 31, 2026 Enjoy an evening you will remember for years to come. Your night begins with check-in where you'll be grouped together by speed/experience, and be guided to The Lookout. Enjoy the fire and best view with a hot drink and treat. Make the journey back to the Chalet, which has been transformed into a spacious dining room with live music. $135 per person (Early Bird registration $117 until 3 weeks prior to your preferred date) **Registration closes the Wednesday prior to each event at midnight. Late registration is subject to a $25 late fee**
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
Find out more »Maple Weekend
During Maple Weekend they show you how it’s made. Many producers offer free samples of fresh maple syrup and confections. Enjoy pancake breakfasts, sugarbush trails, sugar making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more. Experience the traditional maple sugaring craft and taste why pure Ontario maple syrup is a favourite springtime treat.
Find out more »Earth Day Event
On April 22, Sustainable Orillia will partner with the Couchiching Conservancy and Lakehead University to host an Earth Day gathering of local organizations, businesses, and service clubs. The event will highlight the potential of local connections and collective actions to support a healthy and resilient environment for the long term. A nature documentary film with regional significance will be shown, followed by a discussion led by Mark Bisset. In keeping with Canada’s Earth Day 2026 theme, “Conscious Consumption,” Orillia’s event…
Find out more »Orillia Perch Festival
On the waters of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, experience one of Canada’s Largest Registered Fishing Derbies! The Orillia Perch Festival kicks off the spring fishing season in Orillia & Lake Country with great fun for the whole family. Thousands of Dollars in Prizes available and three ways to win!
Find out more »Lavender and Native Plant Sale
Rain or shine!! There are 2 “tried and true” lavender cultivars available for sale in 4 inch pots ! Super Blue English Lavender (Angustifolia) A prolific early bloomer that is shorter stemmed, brilliantly filled with deep blue- purple buds and great for culinary use while drying to perfection It also produces a second bloom in late Autumn Phenomenal French long stemmed lavender (intermedia) Amazing long stems filled with vibrant strong smelling buds Great to dry and use for making sachets…
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