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ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!

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Black River Wilderness Park McRae Point Provincial Park Bayview Memorial Park

The smell of campfires burning at night, sounds of splashing rent a canoe, paddleboat or kayak and explore the While overnight camping attracts many every year,
and laughing throughout the day, and the crunch of twigs calm lake to enjoy nature and wildlife. the beauty of the area is that there are a number of
waterside properties perfect for daytrips. Lake
underfoot on long nature walks are all part of summer life in The Black River Wilderness Park offers 180 acres of Couchiching boasts three waterfront parks that are
Orillia & Lake Country, where pristine lakes and rivers meet a more rustic camping experience along the serene perfect for picnics, walking and water activities at
waters of the Black River, just north of Casino Rama
sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. Resort and the City of Orillia. This historical hunting inviting beaches. Couchiching Beach Park is
ground for Rama First Nation offers a unique opportu- conveniently located steps away from the downtown
The area is lucky to have three freshwater lakes Further along the shoreline, McRae Point Provincial nity to enjoy wilderness camping on its rugged terrain core and offers recreation throughout the year, while
(Simcoe, Couchiching and Bass) and a river system Park offers the beauty of life outdoors with and along the winding river that weaves its way through Tudhope Park not only offers a beautiful beach but
with parks right at their shores, offering tenting, cabins everything you need to enjoy a weekend or longer four islands. Whether it’s roughing it in authentic tipis also quieter trails along the lakeshore.
and/or RV hookups. Walking trails, beaches and with the family, including large pull-through sites of In Severn Township, Washago’s Centennial Park is
spacious sites make it easy to immerse yourself in large and extra-large trailers. a quiet spot on the north shore of Lake Couchiching
nature, but the close proximity of the overnight parks with a sandy beach, outdoor fitness and playground
to Orillia and all of its amenities makes it easy to find When you’re not swimming or kayaking, rent a boat, equipment and off-leash dog park.
something to do on those rainy days. nearby, to cruise the clean waters of lakes Simcoe
and Couchiching. Throw in a line to catch walleye, No matter how long you plan to enjoy the waterfront
Discover some of lake trout, perch, small-mouth bass and whitefish. parks in Orillia & Lake Country, it’s always worth
the best beaches Some of the best fishing in central Ontario is right here. the trip.
in the area at Mara After a day of adventure, sunsets from the campsites
Provincial Park on are breathtaking in this part of Orillia & Lake Country.
Lake Simcoe, where or tents at the river’s edge or ‘glamping’ in cabins and
days are filled with On the other side of Orillia, Bass Lake Provincial Park Mongolian yurts, there is an opportunity to experience
swimming, fishing has everything a camper or day tripper could hope for, every type of camping at this park. There are also
and biking through including the clear waters of Bass Lake where the hookups for RV camping and public washrooms
the park. shallow, sandy-bottomed beach beckons kids of all available. From river tubing to trail walking, there is
ages. Get your exercise on 2.8 kilometres of hiking no place like it for getting back to nature.
trails or four kilometres of cross-country ski trails, or
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