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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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Gangs, Guns and Grogs Walking Tour – OMAH
This summer OMAH’s popular guided downtown walking tour returns. Gangs, Guns and Grog is themed around Orillia in the 1870s, a time in which there was a licensed pub for every 150 citizens and it was legal to carry a loaded and concealed firearm. 1870s Orillia was chaos, and we are so excited to tell you all about it every Wednesday night! Tours will depart from OMAH at 6:30 pm and finish at 8pm where your first drink is included…
Find out more »Summer Concert Series: Horseshoe Valley Resort
Listen as various bands and musicians play live from the Après Patio every Wednesday this summer starting at 7pm. The full Crazy Horse Menu will be available both outside & inside and the taps will be flowing! For the full line-up learn more here.
Find out more »Yoga at the Coldwater Mill
4 week series $22 per session or $77 for all Located near the Musical Barn at the Coldwater Mill. Pre-register at arcyogaandwellness@gmail.com
Find out more »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…
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