Hit Your Stride in Orillia

There is truly nothing better than enjoying the shopping and dining amenities Orillia has to offer – unless it’s taking advantage of the natural beauty of our lakes and trail systems. The journey is just as great as the destination and that can definitely be said for the many ways to travel around Orillia and […]

Opening Day at Sainte-Marie

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 […]

Black in Canada

Black in Canada. by award winning Choreographer Shameka Blake brings attention to the overlooked histories of blackness and black people in Canada. In dance, song, and spoken word, the show explores key issues and debates that expose the truth about oppression, resistance, and resilience. Black in Canada focuses on the cultural experiences of black Canadians […]

Arts Orillia celebrates Black communities and leaders for special one night show of dance, song, and spoken word

Orillia is known for a bustling arts and cultural community, drawing interests for artists across Canada as a hub for creativity. This February, Arts Orillia invites visitors to a truly riveting performance of dance, song, and spoken word celebrating Black communities and the impact of Black leaders who shape Canadian culture and history. Black in […]

We Walk the Line – Tribute to Johnny Cash

This hit-after-hit show is a true Johnny Cash Experience that celebrates the music and lives of ‘The Man In Black’ and his fun-loving wife, June Carter. The concert covers the entire career of Johnny Cash from the 1950s at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label and includes Johnny’s biggest hits ‘Ring of […]

Lightfoot Days Festival returns to celebrate the life and legacy of Gordon Lightfoot

Canada’s troubadour, award-winning singer-songwriter, and international folk legend Gordon Lightfoot has left behind an indelible legacy on music and culture. In his hometown, Lightfoot’s musical mark is amplified during the honourary Lightfoot Days Festival of Orillia. Inspiring generations of local musicians and songwriters, paid tribute to in numerous public art displays and downtown galleries, and […]