Ontario’s first European Community, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron-Wendat people. In 1639, the Jesuits, along with French lay workers, began construction of a palisaded community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Indigenous visitors. This community was abandoned and burned […]
Spring is in the air! Take a trip to Orillia and Lake Country this weekend and find family friendly Easter events, local markets, live music and more, just 90 minutes north of the GTA! Easter Events Chappell Farms Spring Festival Chappell Farms | April 1-21 Spring Festival Get ready for a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend at […]
It’s time for a well-earned break for the whole family! Get outside and enjoy the sunshine, warmer temperatures, and sweet treats around Orillia & Lake Country. Check out our roundup of resort deals, special events, and fun activities you won’t want to miss this March Break. Tap Into Maple March Break just got sweeter! Indulge […]
Don’t let the winter blues keep you down, Orillia and Lake Country boasts activities to lift your spirits and find the energy to make the most out of this time of year. We have a few recommendations to make your winter getaway a great way to kick off the year! 1. Let Winter Become Your […]
The holiday season is about making memories that last. Instead of feeling cooped up with the kids during the break, head out and experience the charm of Orillia and Lake Country during the winter season. Hit the slopes, snowshoe under a forested canopy of snow, and indulge in all the getaway fun you could ask […]
Join us at Quayle’s Brewery on Saturday November 30, 2024, at 6 pm for our Tree Lighting Ceremony to benefit Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation. This will be the first chance to see the beautiful Christmas trees sponsored and decorated by generous local vendors in our Beer Garden. What a festive way to celebrate our […]
Screams of terror will be heard coming from ODAS Park again this Halloween season. The Severn Slaughterhouse haunted attraction is returning to ODAS Park for 11 nights, from Oct. 11 to 27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This year, visitors can expect a different experience with new scares, new attractions and new fun. Tickets for […]
Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to Leacock’s Boathouse to see the exhibit “Boating Old Brewery Bay.” Offered May to August, 2024. 11:00a.m. or […]
Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to Leacock’s Boathouse to see the exhibit “Boating Old Brewery Bay.” Offered May to August, 2024. 11:00a.m. or […]
Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to Leacock’s Boathouse to see the exhibit “Boating Old Brewery Bay.” Offered May to August, 2024. 11:00a.m. or […]