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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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2025 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
Held over the Thanksgiving weekend, this artist-run, juried event is one of Ontario’s finest and longest running studio tours. Get ready to visit the studios of outstanding artists and crafts people over this 4-day exhibit while enjoying the beautiful fall colours of Simcoe County. You will meet painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, wood turners, jewelers and assorted mixed media artists – a wide selection with something for everyone.This self-guided tour roams from Moonstone through the scenic Horseshoe Valley and along the…
Find out more »Sauna with a Finn
Be guided through an authentic Finnish sauna experience! You are welcome to join our Sauna With a Finn on Sunday evenings. It’s complimentary with your Nordic Spa Access! Sunday’s 3pm – 4pm Call (705–835–1500) or email (info@vettaspa.com) Guest Services to reserve your spot! Or Sign up at Guest Services when you arrive at Vettä
Find out more »2025 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
Held over the Thanksgiving weekend, this artist-run, juried event is one of Ontario’s finest and longest running studio tours. Get ready to visit the studios of outstanding artists and crafts people over this 4-day exhibit while enjoying the beautiful fall colours of Simcoe County. You will meet painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, wood turners, jewelers and assorted mixed media artists – a wide selection with something for everyone.This self-guided tour roams from Moonstone through the scenic Horseshoe Valley and along the…
Find out more »Walk this Way
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Orillia will light up the night with Walk This Way, a community fundraising walk to shine a light on gender-based violence and raise critical support for women in need. This event is more than just a walk, it’s a glowing show of unity and hope. Please be generous in supporting our amazing participants: friends, families, and community members walking through the streets of Orillia with glowsticks in hand, music in the air, and determination in their hearts,…
Find out more »Trivia Thursday at Crazy Horse: Horseshoe Valley Resort
Trivia Thursday at Crazy Horse Restaurant Join us for trivia on Thursday night! Enjoy tasty eats at Crazy Horse with your friends or family and enjoy a night of quizzical fun! The game starts at 7:30pm – we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes prior to secure your table.Questions will cover a wide variety of general topics. All questions are reviewed by our team to ensure they are family-friendly.
Find out more »The Comic Strippers
The Comic Strippers are a fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada's best improvisational comedians. These guys try to be sexy - it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating, in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their sexylarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they "dance" - these guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh. Women often say the most attractive thing about a man is his sense of humour…
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Ghost Walks
The Leacock Museum is back with our wildly popular Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds! Join us for our biggest year yet with surprise guests, treats, and haunted happenings on historical Old Brewery Bay that will leave you with goosebumps, including a jaunt into the haunted basement! Ghost walks take place on the grounds of the Leacock Museum, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Original limestone pathways, stairs and muddy conditions may cause barriers to mobility. For more information,…
Find out more »The Neo-Noir Jazz Crawl
Step into The Neo-Noir Jazz Crawl - a journey of sound and shadow. The evening begins in the Library Courtyard with an open mic and performances by Orillia's talented youth. Followed by jazz-fusion band Wide Arches setting the mood with a live set under the open sky. As twilight deepens, guests will be invited inside the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium at the historic Orillia Opera House, where the night transforms into a masked revelry. The stage becomes the dance floor, the…
Find out more »Horseshoe Valley Hustle – Fall Edition
Experience a challenging and fun 5KM & 10KM trail race through rugged terrain, rolling hills, and forested paths. Walkers are welcome, and every step supports children with down syndrome in our community! Race registration includes chipped timing and a post-race breakfast. Top finishers earn medals, but everyone gets an epic experience. Join us Saturday, October 18 2025, at Horseshoe Valley Resort and hit the trails for a great cause! This event will be supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe…
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