Autumn is here in Orillia and Lake Country, which means it time to bundle up the family and soak up the best that harvest season has to offer. Here are some ways you can escape the city and experience some classic fall fun in lake country.
Featuring: Fun on the Farm, Autumn Adventures, and Outdoor Experiences!
Fun on the farm
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Pumpkinfest at Hewitts Fun Farm
Hewitts Farm Market doesn’t just offer delicious, locally-grown food, you can also enjoy a fun farm curated to your little ones! Hewitt’s offers a variety of educational programming focused on local agriculture, along with fun activities and play areas.
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Chappell Farms Fall Festival
Chappell Farms is a local staple for young kids to experience life no the farm with a variety of fun activities, wagon rides, and even a mini zoo!
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Davidson Estate Alpacas
Spending the afternoon hanging out and snuggling some adorable alpacas, what could be better? Davidson Estate Alpacas is home to a large family of lovingly cared for alpacas who enjoy going for autumn walks and being fed by the farm’s visitors. Learn about raising and caring for the furry friends and maybe even grab some one-of-a-kind alpaca wool products during your visit.
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Brown’s Farm
Family-owned and operated for over 150 years, this quaint pumpkin and sweetcorn farm is situated within the colourful hills of Oro-Medonte. Bring the family along to explore the pumpkin patch every weekend from 11 am to 5 pm and pick out a few other farm-fresh ingredients for a scrumptious harvest dinner. Oro-Medonte’s agricultural landscapes are a true sight to see in the fall, make your farm visit even more memorable by including one of our local driving tours.
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Autumn adventure
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Treetop Trekking
For the adventure seeking kids, plan a fun-filled day climbing and zipping from tree to tree at Horseshoe Resort!
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Hiking & biking at Hardwood Ski & Bike
Looking for a fun outdoor experience so the whole family can soak up the colours of the season? Rent a bike or trail pass at Hardwood Ski & Bike for the day and enjoy traversing beginner to expert level terrain in Oro-Medonte’s vibrant autumn landscapes.
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Smart Adventures
Bring the kids out for a guided off-road motorcycle or ATV lesson on the fall trails, uniquely curated towards teaching kids to ride safely.
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Experience the great outdoors
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Robert L Bowles Nature Centre
This nature centre sits on 100-acres of natural green space and wetlands. Explore the beautiful fall trails or sign up for one of the many educational activities the centre offers for a fun outdoor experience.
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
The Wye Marsh is located on 3,000 acres of Provincially Significant Wetlands and woodlands. Drop in to experience the colourful autumn trails or sign the family up for one of the many outdoor workshops where you’ll learn about local flora and fauna, wildlife, and more.
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Free Fall Tours
Orillia and Lake Country boasts a vibrant fall palette that is a must-see for the whole family. Just 90 minutes north of Toronto, experience a true Ontario autumn with one of our free driving, walking, or cycling tours.
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Extend your visit by booking an overnight stay in Orillia
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