Your March Break itinerary starts here

It’s time for a well-earned break for the whole family to 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! […]

Washago and District Lions Club Santa Claus Parade

Time to mark your calendars for Washago’s most magical night of the year, December 9th at 6:30PM. Santa is returning and this year he is asking all floats to decorate as your favourite holiday song or movie! As always the festivities will continue at the Lions Hall following the parade. Warm up with hot chocolate, […]

Orillia Santa Claus Parade

The 118th Annual Orillia Santa Clause Parade arrives November 18th! Join us in Downtown Orillia from 5pm-7pm The largest Christmas parade north of Toronto! With over 100 floats, bands and Santa himself to usher in the season! Please note the new route for the 2023 Parade:  

British New Years & Hair of the Dog

Thinking of joining us New Years Eve? We will be popping bubbles at 7pm to celebrate British New Year’s! We are having our own private party at midnight but you can celebrate with us up until 11pm (last call 10pm). Book now at thecommonstove.com. If you can’t join us NYE, please consider our #HangoverBrunch 12-2pm on New […]

Christmas Tour & Story

Join an experienced tour guide for the Leacock Museum Christmas Tour & Story. The tour will begin with an outdoor stroll on the grounds. See the twinkling lights along the trail, enjoy a special stop at the Boathouse, and end off your tour with a story in Leacock’s living room! Offered November 30 and December […]

The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas

The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas, prompting the Halifax […]

Nutcracker Tea

Just in time for the holidays; the Nutcracker Tea returns to the Leacock Museum. Enjoy a three-tiered selection of festive delicacies with bottomless tea along with a self-guided tour of the decorated home and up to 25% off select items in the gift shop. Limited seating available! First come, first served. Purchase your tickets on […]

Oro-Medonte’s Mystical Lights Tour

Fridays to Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m.  for the month of December. Every day from December 15 – 23 leading into Christmas! Heidi’s Campground, Oro-Medonte Heidi’s Campground is a vision of Mystical Lights! This unique driving tour will feature remarkable displays from local businesses and will feature special guests Santa and his reindeer, all […]

Coldwater Lions Club Christmas Parade

Join us for the 2023 Coldwater Santa Claus Parade at 5:30 pm, beginning on Gray Street, travelling down to Coldwater Road and following it to the Fairgrounds.  The parade ends as it turns towards the arena at the Shell Station but note: Santa’s float turns onto Mill Street where Santa will exit. Santa and Mrs […]

Black River Wilderness Park Vendor’s Christmas Market

What happens when your summer market with all your new family is over? You do a Christmas one together! Your favourite Black River Wilderness Park vendors will be at The Lions Hall in Washago on November 11th with plenty of one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for every age. We can’t wait to see you!