Experience the magic of autumn in Orillia – where brilliant fall colours meet live music, art, food and culture. From crisp morning hikes to cozy evening shows, here’s how to make the most of your fall weekend getaway. Savour Fall Colours: Drives, Trails & Rides Scenic Fall Drives in Orillia Take a relaxing drive […]
Pipes, Plaid & Community Pride – Mark your calendars for July 18-20, 2025 as downtown Orillia comes alive with soul-stirring sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Scottish dancing and the vibrant spirit of tradition at the 47th Annual Orillia Scottish Festival! A Highland Tradition Rooted in Community Since 1978, the Orillia Scottish Festival has been […]
Soon, school will be out and festival season will be in! The Mariposa Folk Festival, running July 4-6, 2025, is Orillia’s annual celebration of music, food and art and it’s the perfect spot to meet up with friends and make memories to last a lifetime! With Youth Passes for ages 13-18 and Young Adult passes […]
Orillia & Lake Country boasts a bustling arts and culture scene, celebrated year-round during the region’s major festivals and events. With popular sold-out music events like the Mariposa Folk Festival (July 4-6) and Boots & Hearts (August 7-10), now is the time to start planning your festival getaway and build that early-bird itinerary. Each […]
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 […]
The Paddling Film Festival showcases some of the best paddling films in the world. This international competition is a year-long tour across the globe and screening to over 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts and their families. The festival recognizes the best paddling films in a series of categories like best whitewater kayaking film, best canoeing film, best […]
The Roots North Music Festival returns to Orillia and Lake Country this week, offering over a dozen music venues to check out over four days and a mix of paid and free live performances! If you’re wondering how best to experience all that this iconic lake country music event has to offer, we have you […]
Sunny skies are finally here and you won’t want to miss one second of it! Orillia & Lake Country is your summer destination, just 90 minutes north of the GTA where memorable experiences are waiting for you. There is so much to do, but we’ve got a head start on what’s on the menu in […]
Roots North Music Festival, one of central Ontario’s most anticipated signs of spring, proudly kicks off the music festival lineup every April, and the festival’s 2024 anniversary lineup is promising an even bigger and better festival than ever before. Each year, Roots brings an impressively large variety of well-known Canadian musicians to perform across both […]
Spring is upon us, the sap is flowing and Tap Into Maple has begun! Oro-Medonte is home to some incredible maple producers, who are working hard this time of year to bring us the best syrup around. Join in the delicious fun by taking part in Tap Into Maple a self-driving, sweet tooth fulfilling route […]