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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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Road Trip of the Wildlands
Looking to explore a new region but don’t know where to go? We’ve got your itinerary planned for you! This do it yourself road trip takes you to the Black River Wildlands. Home to hundreds of species, the Wildlands is a mixture of wetlands, forests and magnificent Canadian Shield. There is so much to explore. Trip highlights are scenic viewpoints, beautiful streams, creeks, and forests, and visiting two different nature reserves with trails. Download our guide to receive insider tips…
Find out more »Road Trip of Carden
Looking to explore a new region but don’t know where to go? We’ve got your itinerary planned for you! This do it yourself road trip takes you to a globally rare landscape with over 200 bird species who call this area home. Trip highlights are scenic viewpoints, rare species and plants, and visiting three different nature reserves with trails. Download our guide to receive insider tips from locals, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of the region. If you make a generous…
Find out more »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 »Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled
Casino Rama Resort Showtime: 8pm • Doors Open: 7pm | Tickets: $68/$78/$88/$98/$108 + Taxes & Service Charge Sold-out global concert tours. Ratings-shattering broadcast specials. A best-selling author. Ventriloquist. Jeff Dunham is a comedy superstar and one of the world’s most inventive entertainers. Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply…
Find out more »Oro World’s Fair
Presented by: The Oro Agricultural Society (celebrating 172 years). September 13th & 14th, 2024. Learn more at oroworldsfair.com
Find out more »Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market
The market showcases the finest local produce, artisanal food and handcrafted treasures from our region.
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 »Doors Open: George Langman Sanctuary
Doors Open Simcoe County Sep 14 & 15 Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2457 Bass Lake Sideroad East Orillia, Ontario Owned and operated by the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club, this 24-hectare (60-acre) wildlife sanctuary is primarily wetlands with 5 km (3 miles) of popular nature trails. The property features an aviary, swan enclosure, pollination gardens and an education building. The sanctuary is ideal for learning about the value of wetlands and conservation.
Find out more »Doors Open: Orillia Opera House
Doors Open Simcoe County: Orillia Opera House Sep 14 & 15 Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 West Street North Orillia, Ontario Since opening in 1895, this iconic opera house has been a focal point for Orillia’s cultural life. The largest professional performing arts venue north of Toronto, the Opera House seats just under 800 people within two theatres — including the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium. In the past, this historical facility has also been the City Hall,…
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