A Year Round Celebration of Agriculture
Orillia and Lake Country sits in the heart of Simcoe County at a remarkable crossroads of Ontario’s rural, cottage, and freshwater landscapes, where farmland, forests, and water all shape the experience of place across all four seasons. The region stretches across Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe and reaches toward Georgian Bay, the Trent–Severn Waterway, and a network of smaller inland lakes and rivers that have long defined how people travel, settle, and explore here year-round.
Here you will find a deeply diverse agricultural and rural experience, from mixed livestock and dairy farms to maple syrup producers, beekeepers, market gardens, orchards, and small-batch food makers. The region is also home to craft beverage producers, lavender farms, alpaca farms, and horse riding trails, alongside roadside stands, seasonal farm experiences, u-picks, and local markets that bring people directly to the source of their food and rural creativity. Together, these experiences reflect a strong and growing farm-to-table and farm-to-experience culture rooted in freshness, seasonality, and connection.
This self-guided agritourism map helps you easily navigate the incredible mix of farms, producers, markets, and experiences spread across the region. Instead of trying to piece it together on your own, it turns what could feel overwhelming into a simple, connected journey, helping you discover what is nearby, what is in season, and what makes each stop unique. It is an amazing way to experience Orillia and Lake Country year-round, inviting you to taste what is grown and made here, meet the people behind it, and explore the region not as a drive-through destination, but as a living story of land, water, and local food in every season.
Farm Stands & Markets
Farm Stands & Markets are the perfect place to start your journey and taste the best of the season. Take a scenic drive through the countryside and stop at local farm stands and markets offering everything from fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, and flowers to locally made products and artisan goods. These stops provide a chance to support local growers, meet the people behind the products, and bring home a taste of Orillia & Lake Country.
- Bass Lake Farms
- Bear Pen Flower Farm & Market
- Bernier Farms
- Brown’s Farm
- CampHouse Farm
- Canoe Fresh Food Market
- Country Produce
- Coulsons Ridge Farm – Ego’s Nursery
- Down a Country Road – My Happy Place Flowers
- Freskiw’s Coldwater
- Freskiw’s Oro-Medonte
- Greenwood Hill Nature Haven
- Hewitts Farm Market & Bakery
- Integrated Farms – Pasture Raised Meats & Eggs
- Johnstone’s Sweet Corn
- Maple Grove Syrup
- Newman Farms
- Orchard Fruit Market
- Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market
- Orillia Farmers’ Market
- Our Farm Store – 1876 Heritage Farms Inc.
- Shanton Farms – Produce
- The Fifty Acre Garden
- The Red Shed Supply Company Ltd
- The Ricetto Farms
- White Pine Meadows – Farm Shop and Mushrooms
Farm Experiences
Licensed Newest Pizza + Eats destination located at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, just off Highway 11. Stop in for delicious hand-crafted pizza along your maple route!
Featured Items:
Pizza
Lumberjack Canadian Pizza
Tomato sauce, bacon, sausage, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar and maple drizzle
$19.11
Soup
Maple roasted cauliflower and white bean soup
$7.11
Snacks/Others
Maple bbq crispy chicken wrap with potato wedges
$15.11
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 11am-2pm
Wednesday 11am-7pm
Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday 12pm-7pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Quayle’s Brewery invites you to tap into the sweeter side of the season with special maple-inspired craft beer and delicious food features on our menu. Warm up with our rich Maple Stout, served with a maple crumble rim for the perfect finishing touch. Pair it with our house-made maple menu items, including maple butternut squash soup, chilli maple chicken & waffles, and a decadent maple cream and candied bacon tart. Enjoy each feature on its own, or experience them all with our Maplelicious Bundle.
It’s a cozy, indulgent celebration of local maple, fresh flavours, and craft beer – perfect for your Tap Into Maple stop at Quayle’s.
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays-Saturdays 12pm-8pm
Sundays 12pm-6pm
Provenance Wine Bar in Orillia is a cozy, elevated spot known for its thoughtfully curated wine list and locally inspired small plates. Rooted in quality ingredients and a love of regional flavours, Provenance celebrates Ontario’s food and drink scene with care and creativity. As part of Tap into Maple, they’ll be featuring select maple-inspired dishes on their menu—highlighting the rich, natural sweetness of local maple in subtle, delicious ways.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 4-10pm
Vettä Nordic Spa is celebrating Tap Into Maple with locally made Shaw’s Maple Syrup, featured both in their boutique and throughout select menu items. Maple shines on the brunch menu with the Berry Parfait, Pannukakku (Finnish pancake), and Pulla Toast (Finnish French toast), alongside savoury dishes like Karelian Stew and a bold Maple Espresso Aioli served with the Chicken or Bacon Panini. A refined, Nordic-inspired way to savour maple during your spa experience.
Hours of Operation
Vetta Nordic Spa Open Daily 9am-9pm
Restaurants open to Vetta Guests:
SAVU Bistro: Daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Fri/Sat until 8:30 PM).
KOIVU Restaurant: Fri-Sat 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Rawley Resort Lighthouse45
Lighthouse45 Restaurant & Bar is celebrating Tap Into Maple with a delicious lineup of maple-inspired food and drink. Specialty cocktails include the Maple Bacon Caesar and Maple Cream Espresso Martini, paired with menu highlights like Maple Glazed Bacon & Scallop Skewers, Maple Dijon Glazed Salmon, Maple Sesame Tofu, and a decadent Maple Bread Pudding made in partnership with Everything Maple & More, with their locally crafted maple products.
Nearby, The Spa at Rawley completes the experience with a seasonal Maple Sugar Body Glow, a soothing treatment that leaves skin soft, hydrated, and glowing.
Hours of Operation:
Lighthouse45 Restaurant: Thurs 5–9pm, Fri–Sun 8am–9pm
Spa at Rawley: Thurs–Mon 10am–5pm
The Grill
The Grill is joining Tap Into Maple with maple-forward comfort favourites and a classic cocktail twist. Stop in for lunch and try the Maple Turkey Burger topped with maple aioli, or enjoy dinner featuring Maple Chili Glazed Pork Ribs served with mashed potatoes. To sip, don’t miss the Maple Bacon Caesar, finished with a maple-seasoned rim and signature garnishes. All of these delicious creations are made in partnership with Everything Maple & More, with their locally crafted maple products.
Hours of Operation:
Open Monday–Sunday, 12pm–8pm
Casino Rama - The Weirs
Casino Rama Resort is taking part in Tap Into Maple with two on-site dining experiences.
Weir’s Restaurant will be featuring themed maple breakfast items, offering a sweet start to the day.
Couchiching Court Buffet will showcase select maple-inspired dishes during its evening service.
Together, they offer guests multiple ways to enjoy maple flavours throughout their visit.
Hours of Operation:
Weir’s: Daily, 7am–12pm
Couchiching Court Buffet: Friday & Saturday, 4pm–9pm
Mariposa Market is celebrating Tap Into Maple with a delicious selection of local maple syrups, sweet bakery treats like donuts, tarts, and cookies, and café-style beverages crafted with local syrup. It’s the perfect stop for maple lovers looking to taste and take home a little local sweetness. Guests can also purchase syrup from local producers to take home and enjoy a taste of Ontario maple.,
Hours of Operation
Monday–Saturday: 7am–6pm
Sunday: 8am–5pm
Farm Products & Producers
A delectable, delightful adventure in chocolate in Downtown Orillia! During Tap into Maple, enjoy an Old Fashioned Dark Chocolate Bar, signature Maple Toasted Almonds, Forest Bar, and Cinnamon Toast Bar with maple infused flavours! Also featuring Hutchinson’s Maple Syrup for purchase!
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday – Saturday 11am-5pm
Join the Friends of Wye Marsh and Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons to celebrate a sweet Canadian Tradition. Walk the trails, visit a Sugar Shack, connect with local artisans, meet Animal Ambassadors, learn about our heritage and purchase award-winning maple syrup from Windlee Farms, Buy tickets online March 1-18 and save $5 per person!
Sweetwater Harvest Festival Hours of Operation:
March 28 & 29
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experience the magic of maple at Chappell Farms Spring Festival during Tap Into Maple, with demonstrations of tapping trees, boiling syrup, and making maple sugar and toffee on the snow (weather permitting). Guests can also enjoy homemade pancakes and purchase local maple syrup from producers to take home.
Hours of Operation:
March 28–29 & April 3–6
Bumble Bee Jewellery in Coldwater is joining Tap Into Maple with beautifully handmade maple leaf pendants, available for purchase. Each piece captures the spirit of the season and makes a meaningful, locally crafted keepsake to take home.
Hours of Operation – by appointment – 416 481 9771
Kiki LaRuse is celebrating Tap Into Maple with paintings of maple trees and hand-painted maple-themed glassware, all available to view and purchase. It’s a beautiful way to experience maple through local art and craftsmanship. Address: Lower Level Side Door, 42 Orma Drive, Orillia, Ontario
Hours of Operation:
Fridays 11:30 – 2:30
Saturdays 11 – 5
Sundays 11 – 5
The Makers Circle is celebrating Tap Into Maple as a collaborative gallery experience featuring wooden maple leaf decorating, maple leaf painting workshops, and a collection of maple- and spring-inspired artwork from local makers. Guests may also find local maple syrup available for purchase (availability to be confirmed), making it a creative and community-driven stop along the maple trail.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
Peter Street Gallery is celebrating Tap Into Maple by showcasing the work of two featured artists. Xavier Fernandes creates handcrafted bowls, platters, boxes, rings, and other pieces from found wood, giving old trees a meaningful second life through functional art. Alongside his work, Brian Tosh, a realist oil painter known for his Washago and Orillia streetscapes, will be presenting maple-inspired sugar shack paintings that capture the beauty of the backwoods landscapes that define the region.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–4pm
