Instagrammable Locations in Orillia & Lake Country this Summer! Article by: Brennan Moxey Orillia & Lake Country offers fantastic locations to get some of the most amazing photographs for your Instagram feed. The region is home to many waterways, rolling landscapes and waterfront parks that offer stunning sunsets. Get your camera, phones, and hashtags ready […]
read moreThe Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church re-opened its doors to the public on August 19, 2016, after being closed for a few years, thanks to the support of hundreds across Canada and the USA. The Township of Oro-Medonte Council and Staff, friends of the church and descendants are very grateful and we wish to extend […]
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 moreFind your Rural Escape in Severn Just 90 minutes North of the GTA, Orillia & Lake Country is a perfect fall destination. Severn’s transformative landscape runs from the winding rivers of the Trent-Severn Waterway with Muskoka views, to expansive farm country, to quaint small-towns and connecting to Lake Couchiching and Orillia. It is the perfect […]
read moreAs trees turn to brilliant colours of red, orange, and yellow, Orillia & Lake Country becomes a living artistic landscape in the fall. Artists across mediums have found inspiration in the rolling hills and reflected waters of the region and fall is a perfect time to explore such creativity on a self-guided tour of Orillia […]
read moreThe Black River Wilderness Park is a great destination to re-invigorate yourself while practicing social distancing. Located on Rama First Nation near Washago, the Park offers 180 acres of scenic camping experiences along the serene waters of the Black River. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of Canadian Shield granite, towering pines and the flowing Black […]
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Township of Severn AboutDescriptionLegendAbout Waterway: MacLean Lake Distance: 15km Loop Time: 5 - 6 Hours Difficulty: Easy Type of Route: Loop Launch Point: Henrys Landing/Irish Line – 1914 Henrys Landing, Coldwater, ON Parking: Free parking, Henry’s Landing, Upper Big Chute Rd. NOTE: The section heading to and from Little Lake/Gloucester Pool is a slow travel zone for motorized [...]
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Township of Ramara & Chippewas Of Rama First Nations AboutDescriptionLegendAbout Waterway: Black River Distance: 8km Linear Time: 3 - 4 hours Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced Type of Route: Loop Launch Point: Black River Wilderness Park, 7476 Simcoe County Rd 169 Parking: Black River Wilderness Park NOTE: You will be paddling against the mild current on your return paddle from Wasdell [...]
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Township of Severn AboutDescriptionLegendAbout Waterway: Matchedash Bay, Georgian Bay Distance: 15km Loop Time: 5 - 6 Hours Difficulty: Easy – Can be Advanced depending on distance and weather conditions Type of Route: Loop Launch Point: Swift Canoe & Kayak – 3050 Mayhew Rd., Waubaushene, ON. Parking: Free parking at Swift Canoe & Kayak NOTE: The wind and weather can dramatically [...]
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Traversing 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 […]
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