“Lake Country” is a fitting description for the picturesque waters which surround and flow throughout Orillia, Severn, Rama First Nation, Oro-Medonte, and Ramara. Attracting thousands of boaters each year to experience the serene and adventurous waters that overtake the region, Orillia and Lake Country is the perfect place to experience life on the water. Make […]
Summertime in downtown Orillia means streets are bustling with live entertainment, cultural experiences, and a variety of fun festivals and events. This season presents a hefty lineup of theme-days and activities for you to enjoy, check out what’s coming up! Summer Saturday Nights June 9 to August 31 Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 11 […]
Located just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Orillia & Lake Country is an all-season playground of outdoor activity. Whether it’s cycling, paddling, hiking, or camping under the stars, it’s here where city dwellers come to discover the beauty of the great outdoors. If you’ve been waiting to dip your toes into some of the region’s […]
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 […]
Irish was born in Ireland and now resides in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. “This Island creates music and musicians, art and artists. I found a shift to take things more seriously when I moved here.” And she did just that. Her latest release, Little Bones, gained her recognition around the globe, including a 2020 […]
Suzie Vinnick (CAN), Charlie A’Court (CAN) and Lloyd Spiegel (AUS) invite you to join their Coast to Coast Roots ‘n’ Blues Kitchen Party for an evening of songs, stories and laughter. As solo artists, they have accumulated over 60 international awards in roots and blues and have commanded festival and theatre stages across the globe. […]
You may know what it tastes like when ‘biting into a chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven’, but do you know what it tastes like when ‘pulling on your favourite sweater on the first cool morning of fall’ or ‘gathering with friends around a warm campfire to tell stories’? The answer lies in […]
The Orillia Farmers’ Market has been a Sunshine City shopping staple since the early 1840’s. During the holidays, there’s no better way to shop for unique gifts and freshly-made sweet treats when you visit the historic market’s holiday vendors. Swing by for live entertainment, seasonal items, and more!
“Where Two Worlds Meet” – Pianist Kyung-A Lee joins Maestro Neil Barlow and Orillia Silver Band for a one-of-a-kind event. Two musical entities come together for an unforgettable concert. This wonderful program will include Bach, Chopin, Gershwin and Verdi. It will feature the magnificent Piano concerto of Rachmaninov’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” and […]
Twenty years after the promise of the House of Commons ‘to eliminate poverty among Canadian children,’ 8-year-old Isaiah contemplates what ‘less fortunate’ means as he finds his voice through his own magical drawings and photographs. This profound documentary invites us into the lives of this determined family, revealing an intimate and touching experience of child […]
