The Best Indoor Activities in Orillia and Lake Country

When the weather shifts or you are simply looking for a cozy way to spend the day, Orillia and Lake Country offer an impressive range of indoor experiences for families, couples, and solo explorers. From creative studios to wellness getaways, and immersive entertainment, here are the top indoor activities to enjoy year-round.

Fun Indoor Activities:

Board Game Cafés
Settle in for relaxed fun with friends or family while choosing from a large selection of classic and modern board games. These cafés offer a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for group activities or low-key afternoons. Cards and Coasters

Indoor Roller Skating
A spacious indoor roller rink offers skate rentals, open sessions, and party rooms, making it a lively spot for kids, teens, and adults looking for an upbeat indoor outing. The Roller Skating Place

Bowling
This classic 5-pin bowling centre provides accessible fun with open bowling, glow-in-the-dark nights, and on-site food and beverages. Orillia Bowl and Coldwater Bowl

Indoor Wildlife Education Centres
Hands-on exhibits and educational programs allow families to explore local wildlife and ecosystems without stepping outside. Scales Nature Park and Wye Marsh

Arcades and Game Lounges
Retro and modern gaming options make these indoor spaces great for friendly competition or nostalgic fun. 201 Grill & Game Bar

Indoor Golf Simulators
A perfect option for golfers year-round, indoor simulators allow players to practice swings, play virtual courses, and enjoy an athletic indoor experience regardless of the season. Rawley Golf Lounge, The Clubhouse and Tee 2 Green

Indoor Gaming and Entertainment
Casino Rama Resort offers electrifying gaming, world-class entertainment, spa, dining and more in an unforgettable atmosphere that keeps the excitement going day and night.

Indoor Arts, Culture, and Creativity:

Leacock Museum Historic Site
The historic home of author Stephen Leacock features indoor exhibits and curated displays that highlight his life, works, and the region’s literary heritage.

Orillia Opera House
This landmark building hosts theatre productions, musical performances, comedy shows, and cultural events in its historic indoor venue.

Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH)
A vibrant cultural stop offering rotating exhibitions, heritage displays, and engaging art experiences for visitors of all ages.

Art Galleries
There are several incredible Art Galleries in the regions showcasing work from Ontario-based artists and beyond, offering inspiring and welcoming spaces for art appreciation.

Children’s Creative Studios
Local art studios provide a wide variety of hands-on indoor activities for kids, including paint pouring, mixed-media projects, and sensory-friendly art programs. Heartworks Children’s Studio and InnoKids Park

Indoor Wellness and Relaxation:

Pamper Yourself at the Spa
Visit one of the top Spas across Orillia & Lake Country, showcasing a mix of luxurious, lakeside, and nature-inspired wellness experiences perfect for relaxation and self-care.

Wellness Studios
Local Wellness studios and Salons across the region offer indoor beauty and health services such as yoga, pilates, hair treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures, and skin care and more.

Unique Indoor Stops

OPP Museum
An interactive indoor museum dedicated to the history of the Ontario Provincial Police, offering hands-on exhibits and educational displays.

Coldwater Museum
Coldwater Museum offers an inviting step back in time, where engaging exhibits and local stories bring the rich heritage of this charming historic village to life.

Craft Beverage Tasting Rooms
Indoor tasting rooms create a warm and inviting atmosphere for sampling local wines and ciders in comfort.

Indoor Sports Complexes
Facilities equipped with indoor climbing walls, fitness spaces, multi-sport courts, ice rinks and activity rooms provide active options even on rainy days.

Boutiques/Shoppes
Be sure to explore the many charming local shops and boutiques across the region, where you’ll discover unique finds, handcrafted goods, and the warm hospitality of our communities.

A Four-Season Indoor Destination

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful spa day, artistic inspiration, family fun, or active indoor adventure, Orillia and Lake Country offer a wide variety of year-round indoor experiences perfect for every type of visitor.

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LEACOCK MUSEUM HISTORIC SITE

LEACOCK MUSEUM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – For over fifty years the Leacock Museum has been welcoming visitors to the Old Brewery Bay on the shores of Lake Couchiching. This stately, 19-room summer home represents Stephen Leacock’s lifetime love affair with Orillia, a town he immortalized as the mythical Mariposa in his quintessential best-seller Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Included in the nearly 10- acre site are Leacock House, the Boathouse, and the museum archives and administration building. The museum grounds feature gardens and trails such as the Orillia Millenium Trail or the Lightfoot Trail that travels throughout Orillia along the waterfront, through the property! These trails are ideal for a stroll, especially in their summer fullness or during fall colours. Enjoy the amazing waterfront, located on Lake Couchiching makes for some amazing views and a convenient spot to take a break from paddling and enjoy this local historic site! Open year round and available for rentals, meetings and special events.

Address: 50 Museum Drive, Orillia

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ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE

In the very heart of Orillia sits a fairy-tale building, and inside that building, legends are born. Since 1895, the city has dreamed, laughed, wept and fought inside the Orillia Opera House. Many of the city’s defining moments have taken place under its landmark twin spires. The 700 seat auditorium was a movie house from the 20’s until the late 50’s. It was a favourite place on a Saturday for a kid to spend an afternoon for a quarter. Known for its fine acoustics has featured such artists as the Marx Brothers, Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, k.d. lang, Mickey Rooney, Dan Hill, Liona Boyd, Blue Rodeo, George Canyon, Paul Brandt, Ron James, Manteca, Lighthouse, The Stampeders and our own hometown boy, Gordon Lightfoot, which had the main auditorium named in his honour in 1997. As well as, many would-be greats such as school bands and local theatre groups. The Orillia Opera House is well known for their summer theatre programs. Make sure to check out the events listing on our website or visit the Opera House Website for information on these programs.

Address: 20 Mississaga St. West, Orillia ON L3V3A6

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CASINO RAMA RESORT: ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Catch the hottest names in music as they perform live in our 5,000 seat state of the art Entertainment Centre. Weekly, year-round big name concerts are performed by KISS, Russell Peters, Sheryl Crow, Weezer, Jerry Seinfeld, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood & Tony Bennett to name only a few!

Address: 5899 Rama Road, Rama, Ontario L3V6H6

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ORILLIA MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY

Located in Downtown Orillia in the historic Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building, the Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is a vibrant cultural hub where history and creativity come to life. Explore rotating exhibitions that showcase Orillia’s rich heritage, influential figures, and artistic talent—both local and national. With 23,000+ artifacts and a dynamic art collection, OMAH offers a unique window into the region’s past and present. Since 1999, OMAH has been a place to explore, inspire, and celebrate. Visit OMAH today! Mission: Provide inclusive space to engage community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture, by exploring art and history. Vision:Explore. Inspire. Celebrate. Values:Inspired programming, Inclusive Engagement and Responsible Stewardship. Check out the current exhibitions here. Lean more about upcoming events here.

Address: 30 Peter St. South Orillia, ON L2V5A9

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AX MEN AXE THROWING

Ax Men is an urban axe throwing club in Orillia! This is a premier destination for birthday parties, corporate events, bachelor & bachelorette parties & all other types of special occasions. Whether it’s to pick up a new hobby or learn a new skill, our unique axe throwing experience is done in a fun & casual urban atmosphere. We have several types of axe and professional instructors make for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this great business and amazing experience in Orillia! Visit www.axmen.ca for more information on pricing and opening dates!

Address: 5 Ontario St., Unit C Orillia ontario

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Address: 5899 Rama Road, Rama, Ontario L3V6H6

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Cloud Gallery

Cloud Gallery is a hybrid art gallery located in a 10,000 square foot heritage building in downtown Orillia. They showcase art inspired by Ontario’s natural beauty and feature works from over 25 leading artists from across the province. Cloud Gallery makes buying great art easy.

Address: 23 Mississaga St W Orillia, ON

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COLDWATER BOWLING CENTRE

Everyone’s welcome at Coldwater’s entertainment centre offering 8 lanes of 5 pin bowling. We are a family-friendly facility and wheelchair accessible. Rent our facility for your private party or fundraising event. • Automatic Pin Setters and Pro Score Computerized Scoring • Cosmic Bowling • Bumper Lanes Available • LCBO Fully Licensed • Birthday Parties for all ages are our specialty • Anniversary Celebrations • Special Occasion Parties • Group and Corporate Functions • We have a bright, clean laundromat, too!

Address: 19 Michael Anne Dr. Coldwater, Ontario L0K1E0

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COLDWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE

The Coldwater and District Community Centre is available for bookings such as shinny hockey, anniversary parties, weddings etc. For booking information, please contact the Community Centre.

Address: 11 Michael Anne Dr. Coldwater, Ontario L3V6J3

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COLDWATER CURLING CLUB

Curling club with licenced lounge and four ice sheets * Summer home of the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club.

Address: 9 Michael Anne Dr. Coldwater, Ontario L0K1E0

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COLDWATER MILL

This Landmark Grist Mill in Coldwater was constructed in 1833-34 for the Ojibwa natives who had been settled on 3969 hectares (9800 acres) between the Coldwater River and the Narrows at Orillia, on the western side of Lake Couchiching. It is a special piece of history for the village of Coldwater and is a beautiful site to see. The surrounding grounds with the river flowing by are a fantastic area for local events and a great area to gather. Plan a visit to the Grist Mill to learn more about its history, tour the inside including a local art gallery and craft shop located inside and include a lunch or dinner at the attached Mill St Bistro.

Address: 1 Mill St. Coldwater, Ontario L0K1E0

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Creative Nomad Studios

You can find us in a newly renovated space at 23 Mississaga St W! Our whole mission is to support, enhance and bring together the local ‘creative nomads’ and join the work of a diverse range of creative and social entrepreneurs in our community – from freelancer artists to small businesses, entrepreneurs, designers, photographers, writers, creators of all kinds, theatre arts, musicians, videographers and community organizations. Creative Nomad Studios will not only provide access to professional services and space at an affordable rate to creative and social entrepreneurs, but it will also enable them to build a stronger, more resilient community collectively through its ongoing community-building programming. Memberships for space will start as low as $25/mo! Members get special rates on meeting and event spaces, promotional opportunities, networking and community, free consultations with experts, access to extensive business partnerships, meetups, events, and so much more!

Address: 23 Mississaga St W, Orillia, ON L3V 3A5

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Heartworks Children’s Studio

A safe and inclusive space for children to unleash their imagination! Discover the wonder of creativity at Heartworks Children’s Studio, where art and sensory play blend for an enriching experience for kids from walking age to 10 years. Our Open Studio sessions offer two hours of engaging open-ended art activities and playful exploration, fostering connection and imagination. Ensure a hassle-free visit by pre-registering on our website, securing your child’s spot in our vibrant, welcoming studio. Don’t forget to dress for mess!

Address: 11 Coldwater Street East Orillia, ON L3V 1W4

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HERITAGE ESTATE WINERY AND CIDERY

Peter and Jocelyn McArthur are the proud owners and operators of Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery, Barrie’s first and only boutique vineyard and cidery situated in the heart of Simcoe County. Heritage Estate offers beverages uniquely crafted out of 100% Ontario apples, free from additives or preservatives with less than half the sugar content of most larger commercial ciders. The sprawling estate includes a century farmhouse, tasting room, wedding venue and state-of-the-art on-site processing facility. Heritage Founded in 2014, Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery sprouted from the McArthur’s passion for wine. Peter learned the craft of cider making at Peter Mitchell’s Cider Academy at Cornell University which led to the planting of over 15,000 grapevines and 1250 fruit trees. Peter’s family first settled in the area in the 1850’s so it is no surprise that Heritage Estate features a century farmhouse in addition to over 20 acres of sprawling heirloom grapevines and apple orchards. The Process All production is on-site with state-of-the-art equipment providing superior quality and consistent taste. Peter’s experience as an engineering technologist with a business background in renewable energy gave him the confidence to invest in the production facility, providing Heritage Estate customers with the very best in […]

Address: 421 Penetanguishene Rd, Barrie, ON L4M 0H1

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KIDS FOR TURTLES

KIDS FOR TURTLES Environmental Education is an educational and outreach organization based out of Orillia and serving the Simcoe and Muskoka regions. The group works with children, their families and extended families, seniors and all members of the community to bring a better understanding and stewardship to the environment around us. We were founded in 2006 and originally operated under the Twin Lakes Conservation Club. In 2007 we became incorporated and are now operating independently, with many successful projects behind us. We have many members, a board of directors and seasonal staff. Our group provides an opportunity for young people and their families to interact with nature in a positive learning environment that endorses a healthy active lifestyle. Despite our name, Kids for Turtles is dedicated to helping the environment and thus does not focus entirely on turtles nor do we only work with kids. We strive to improve our entire ecosystem by such activities as planting native plant species for butterfly gardens, habitat restoration along creeks in Simcoe Country, and through festivals such as the Butterfly count and Celebrate Lake Simcoe. Kids for Turtles is fun for people of all ages!

Address: 450 Atherley Road Orillia, Ontario L3V7A3

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KIND LIVING WITH SUE

Located beside Lake Couchiching, we offer a variety of classes to suit your needs, from a Therapeutic Yoga – which integrates myofascial release, somatics, movement science and traditional Hatha yoga – to an Introduction to Hatha Flow, to an energizing, athletic Vinyasa-style Flow. We also carry ethically and environmentally responsible yoga clothing; yoga accessories; nutritional products and superfoods; natural, toxin-free skin care products; and local artisan jewellery.

Address: 178 Jarvis Street Orillia, ON L3V 2A7

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