There is something about fall in Ontario that makes you want to slow down and take in the landscapes.
The crisp mornings. The colours reflected on the water. The winding country roads. The smell of woodsmoke. And that feeling that you should probably get away for a weekend before winter arrives.
You do not have to go far.
Orillia & Lake Country is made for Fall Escapes!
Stay Among the Colours
Make a weekend of it with a cozy stay at Horseshoe Resort, Carriage Ridge Resort, Glen Oro Eco Retreat, Rawley Resort, Bayview Wildwood Resort, Champlain Waterfront Hotel or Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia
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Get Outside
Fall is the perfect time to explore the trails.
Hike through Copeland Forest, explore Orillia’s Waterfront trails, cycle the Uhthoff and Lake Country Rail Trails, mountain bike at Horseshoe Resort or Hardwood Ski & Bike. Or why not get off the beaten path on an ATV at S.M.A.R.T. Adventures or check out the fall colours from the top of the trees Treetop Trekking.
Prefer the water? Why not check out a paddling route? Grab a kayak, canoe or paddleboard and enjoy the quieter lakes of the region, or launch your boat, cast a line and try your luck with some fall fishing.
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Take the Scenic Route
Sometimes the best fall adventure is simply getting in the car.
Follow the winding roads through Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara and Rama First Nation, stopping at lookouts, farm stands, breweries, markets and small communities along the way and check out the barn quilts while you are at it!
Bring the motorcycle or bicycle and make the road itself part of the adventure.
Eat, Shop & Discover
Fall tastes pretty good around here.
Savour fall flavours in charming towns like downtown Orillia, Coldwater and Washago, where local restaurants, cafés and shops make the perfect stops along a colour-filled day. Or hit up one of the local craft beverage producers.
Pick up pumpkins and other seasonal goodies at Chappell Farms and local farm markets, discover local makers and producers, or spend a day exploring the studios and galleries of the Images Studio Tour.
When it is time to slow down, book some wellness time at Vettä Nordic Spa, Vicki Tree Yoga & Wellness or one of the region’s local spas.
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Make a Weekend of It With Fall Events
Fall also brings plenty of reasons to come to town.
Experience the Fall Fairs in Orillia & Lake Country, enjoy live music at Casino Rama Resort, the Orillia Jazz Festival, or celebrate Orillia’s musical legacy at the Lightfoot Festival.
Then, when spooky season hits, embrace the season with Halloween events including Coldwater’s Witches Walk, Haunted Mill, Monster Mash and Delicious Days of Halloween.
From colourful forests and quiet lakes to live music, farm markets, wellness and a little Halloween mischief, fall in Orillia & Lake Country is less about seeing the season and more about getting out and experiencing it.
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Come for the colours. Stay for the weekend.
