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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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Unplug: Wellness Weekend Retreat for Women
Unplug Wellness Retreat offers an all-inclusive weekend escape at Bayview Wildwood Resort on Sparrow Lake. This getaway is dedicated to your well-being, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing yourself. Learn to relieve mental burdens, and set boundaries to pursue authentic passions. Join a supportive community of women committed to personal growth. There are girls weekend getaways, yoga retreats, even fun lakeside adventures, this is all that and more. You will leave this weekend with a new perspective and rejuvenation that will…
Find out more »Orillia Rib & Beer Fest
Welcome to the Northern Heat Rib Series! Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin' good BBQ!! ENTRY: $2 per person, Kids under 5 FREE! We're excited to announce our entertainment format for 2024, featuring Country Night on Friday, Rock the Park on Saturday, and Music Mash-Up and Ribs on Sunday! Don't forget to try all of our delicious foods, including pork ribs, beef ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, cornbread, funnel cakes, blooming onions, ice cream,…
Find out more »Sunshine Festival
Get ready for a weekend of outdoor bliss as the Sunshine Festival takes over the heart of our radiant city! This vibrant event is a celebration of all things outdoors, promising a sun-soaked extravaganza that will leave you with memories as bright. as the sunshine city itself.
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 »Carden Alva Flora Walk
Award-winning environmental consultant, writer, artist, photographer and naturalist, Bob Bowles will lead us in our discovery of rare and unique Alvar flora at its peak during the month of May and June. Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum), Painted Cup (Castilleja coccinea) and Balsam Ragwort (Packera paupercula) are just a few to mention among the more than 400 plants that flourish on Alvars. Join us here at the Nature Centre on June 8th, 2024 to learn about the uniqueness of Alvars and…
Find out more »The Leacock Museum’s House & Grounds History Tours
Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to Leacock's Boathouse to see the exhibit "Boating Old Brewery Bay." Offered May to August, 2024. 11:00a.m. or 2:00p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase here closer to opening.
Find out more »Wildlife on Roads Bioblitz
Are you highschool student, post-secondary student, or taking a gap year? If so, we have a workshop for you! This is one day event, you will have the opportunity to attend a guided hike through Whitney Wetland Reserve and conduct a wildlife on roads monitoring survey. There will be two Bioblitz events, June 8th and July 6th. Safety training and equipment will be provided during the workshop. Please come dressed in suitable outdoor attire/footwear for long duration of walking and…
Find out more »Wildlife on Roads Bioblitz
Are you highschool student, post-secondary student, or taking a gap year? If so, we have a workshop for you! This is one day event, you will have the opportunity to attend a guided hike through Whitney Wetland Reserve and conduct a wildlife on roads monitoring survey. There will be two Bioblitz events, June 8th and July 6th. Safety training and equipment will be provided during the workshop. Please come dressed in suitable outdoor attire/footwear for long duration of walking and…
Find out more »The Leacock Museum’s House & Grounds History Tours
Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to Leacock's Boathouse to see the exhibit "Boating Old Brewery Bay." Offered May to August, 2024. 11:00a.m. or 2:00p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase here closer to opening.
Find out more »Sunshine Festival
Get ready for a weekend of outdoor bliss at the Sunshine Festival takes over the heart of our radiant city! This vibrant event is a celebration of all things outdoors, promising a sun-soaked extravaganza that will leave you with memories as bright as the sunshine city itself!
Find out more »