As part of our on-going Tourism Spotlight Series we recently visited Glen Oro Farm in Oro-Medonte. Glen Oro Farm is a glamping eco-retreat and horse farm that gives guests the opportunity to sleep in stunning new stargazer domes. Guests can enjoy horseback trail rides and explore majestic natural scenery during the day then gaze up […]
read moreDid You Know? 97% of internet users have searched for a local business. Orillia has more than 3,000 local businesses, offering a huge array of products and services • More than 50% of local businesses still don’t have a website or a professional online presence • Non-local companies like Amazon.com are extracting millions of dollars […]
read moreNestled in the midst of three sparkling lakes with a swath of trees and nature all around, Orillia attracts outdoor enthusiasts in every season. The city also boasts college and university campuses and a number of large employers, from OPP Headquarters to Casino Rama Resort. In every way, it is fully immersed in the 21st […]
read moreFriendly Towns Those who travel through Orillia & Lake Country know that the journey really can be just as enjoyable as the destination with a plethora of quaint villages throughout. These tiny communities are big on unique offerings that keep people coming back. From west to east, these areas shouldn’t be missed. Craighurst Just a […]
read moreThink of the last time you were able to just sit and listen to nature around you. A bird chirping in a nearby tree, plop sound of a frog hopping into the pond at your feet, the wind rustling the reeds around you. Many of us dream to find such a place of solitude and […]
read moreExplore Orillia & Lake Country’s expansive trail systems – from leisurely walks to heart-pumping hikes, all with beautiful views. Each of the following locations have unique characteristics that make them attractive to nature enthusiasts. Copeland Forest This 4,400 acre provincially-protected landscape of forests, cold water streams and rolling hills has something for every lover of […]
read moreMake a splash in the Sunshine City Summer is already heating up and now, more than ever, the place to be is Orillia with its many lakes and waterways. Whether you’re on your way to Georgian Bay through the Trent-Severn Waterway or just out for a weekend of boating on lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, the […]
read moreTraversing along the Trent-Severn Waterway, by boat or by car, it’s easy to spend a whole day taking in the sights of the rocky pre-Cambrian landscape of the Canadian Shield and experience the majesty of the historic lock stations along the way. It’s a route taken by many boaters, cottagers and families looking to enjoy […]
read moreWinter is an opportunity to explore Orillia and Lake Country’s great outdoors in an entirely new way. As the lakes begin to freeze over and the fields fill with snow, the region’s landscapes form an exciting new playground at your feet. Set on the shores of beautiful Sparrow Lake in Port Stanton, Ontario, Bayview Wildwood […]
read moreWith wide-open blue skies and sparkling snow as far as the eye can see, Orillia’s moniker as the ‘Sunshine City’ doesn’t just apply to the summer months. Winter days are known for fresh breezes and the sun’s rays glistening off snow-clad trails, frozen waterways and ski hills. Whether it’s shopping and dining at more than […]
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