Coldwater Village is a place set outside of time with it’s small town charm and historic roots in the Township of Severn. Sitting alongside the Coldwater River to Matchedash Bay, the village is more than just a great place to stop en route by paddle, bike or drive, it is a destination filled with personality […]
Once the home to many iconic Canadian artists – Group of Seven’s Franklin Carmichael, folk singer Gordon Lightfoot, and world-renowned sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood, just to name a few – Orillia has nurtured and celebrated its relationships with the arts for over a century. From Canada’s most iconic music event The Mariposa Folk Festival to […]
Dine. Shop. Explore. Art_Trees in Oro-Medonte The ‘Art Tree Trail’, a self-guided driving route encourages locals and visitors to explore Oro-Medonte and see the new public art on display across the Township. New Art_Trees are on display at local Oro-Medonte businesses including restaurants, boutique style shops, attractions, and public places. The Art Tree Trail is […]
Royal Newfoundland Regiment/Glengarry Light Infantry War of 1812 Re-enactment Groups Quayle’s Brewery will be hosting members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and Glengarry Light Infantry War of 1812 re-enactment groups and will be demonstrating to the public 19th century military drill and musket firing. Demonstration begins at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, and following […]
Terry Savage with special guests Roger Harvey and The Big Bad Jug Band! Live at St. Paul’s Centre. Friday, September 29, 2023 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Google Calendar ICS BUY TICKETS HERE.
This seven-part series features four artists presenting their interpretations of each teaching from their unique perspectives. This event is free and open to the public.
For over 100 years the Orillia Opera House has been bringing world-class entertainment to Orillia and Lake Country. The largest professional theatre venue north of Toronto, summertime at the historic Orillia Opera House is an exciting time where live theatre is celebrated to the max. Each year, the OOH! Presents three lively productions during their […]
This weekend marks the return of some much-awaited cultural events in Orillia & Lake Country, along with some exciting new waterfront activities. If you’re looking for ways to finish off your summer with a bang, look no further than these family-friendly festivals. Starry Night Studio & Gallery Tour Downtown Orillia Saturday, August 26 from 7 […]
Reviled and hidden away for decades because of the stories they contained, Anne Lister’s diaries and her life will be the focus of an exhibit opening this September at the Leacock Museum. Now famously known as history’s first modern lesbian and the focus of a popular TV show, Anne Lister meticulously captured the details of […]
The Orillia Museum of Art & History’s permanent collection is full of tea services and other tea-related items, so for this “Collection-Inspired Exhibition,” we chose the theme of teatime. Tea is a universal beverage that has infused itself into ceremonies and cultures around the world. It is also a diverse drink with different brews that […]
