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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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Online Pottery Auction Celebrating Roger Kerslake – OMAH
Online Pottery Auction Celebrating Roger KerslakeDates: August 14 – September 4, 2025Location: Online – Hosted by Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH)Details:OMAH presents a special online auction featuring original works by renowned Canadian potter and teacher Roger Kerslake. This rare collection, generously curated by his wife, Heather Kerslake, includes functional and sculptural ceramic pieces from Roger’s personal collection. Proceeds support OMAH’s exhibitions and educational programs. More info & bidding: orilliamuseum.org/project/unique-pottery-auction-featuring-works-by-roger-kerslake
Find out more »Master QuickBooks Online™
Are you ready to conquer QuickBooks Online™? During this workshop you will gain confidence and learn how bookkeeping comes together with hands-on exercises using a sample company. You will learn how to: Put together a bookkeeping plan, including what to do, when, and how Use time-saving software features such as bank connections and receipts scanning to help you stay on track Check your work to make sure you can rely on the reports you see Manage QuickBooks settings to enable…
Find out more »Common Ground
Common Ground is a heartfelt comedy about unexpected friendship and fresh starts. When Pam's husband leaves her for another woman, she's blindsided, devastated, and forced to pick up the pieces of her life. Enter Jake, the equally bewildered husband of the other woman, who shows up on Pam's doorstep looking for answers and a bit of consolation. Full of wit, warmth, and humor, Common Ground explores the absurdity of relationships and the resilience needed to start over. With quick banter, quirky revelations, and…
Find out more »Quayle’s Live Events
Thu August 14 5-8 Erin Blackstock Fri August 15 5-8 Sydney Riley Sat August 16 5-8 Kyle Wauchope Sun August 17 4-7 Upbeat Groove
Find out more »Shadows & Stone: Evening Experience
Explore historic Sainte-Marie at night! Join a small group of intrepid visitors on a guided evening tour of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. Grab your lantern and discover the shadows of the past during this immersive and intimate experience. Then cozy up in the longhouse over historic teas and listen to Indigenous stories. Watch the sparks fly in the blacksmith shop. Roast bannock on a stick. Explore darkened historical buildings. Hear the creatures of the Wye River stir to life. Sip…
Find out more »The Magical World of Faeries
What to expect at the event:• Professional fairy performers• Giant bubble spectacle• Hula hoop fairy & lessons• Watercolor painting classes• "Fill Your Fairy Jar" scavenger hunt• Delicious food & magical beverages• Vendor marketplace• Fairy Costume Contest• Shops open late• Make your own fairy wings and wand• The fairy garden and the fairy godmother• Fairy Dust Sprinkling And so much more fairy fun!
Find out more »Music & Makers
The City of Orillia is excited to introduce "The Music & Makers Series", a brand-new pilot project launching this summer at the iconic Rotary Aqua Theatre. This FREE community event will run Friday evenings from July through August and will feature live concert performances alongside vibrant artisan markets. Each week will highlight a different genre, offering attendees an opportunity to explore a wide variety of sounds and styles. All concerts will be held in the Rotary Aqua Theatre between 6:30…
Find out more »Quayle’s Live Events
Thu August 14 5-8 Erin Blackstock Fri August 15 5-8 Sydney Riley Sat August 16 5-8 Kyle Wauchope Sun August 17 4-7 Upbeat Groove
Find out more »Eclectic Dinner Series
Join Chef Melanie & team at eclectic cafe for Friday Night Dinner series. A hyper local dinning experience showcasing the best of local farms and distilleries. Menus changing with the seasons in a shareable plate format. Come see eclectic cafe knock it out of the park with their creative and globally inspired seasonal menu. “Keep your friends close and your farmers closer”.
Find out more »Friday Night Live at the Coldwater Mill
Hosted by the Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation Board, this free family friendly event is sure to please. Come out and enjoy the musical talents in our area. August 1 - DAM Straight August 8 - Nick Howell August 22 - Jakob Pearce August 29 - Matt Playne
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