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ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!

Orillia Museum of Art and History

Of course, Orillia has lots of outdoor art as well, if you
are looking for a bigger town to spend your artsy day
in. In the heart of Downtown Orillia, the Orillia’s
Arts District is a bustling hub of local artists and
creatives, as well as the Orillia Museum of Art
and History. Art can be found round every corner
along Peter and Mississaga Streets in galleries, art
shops, cafes and public art featuring a diverse trove Simcoe Barn Quilts
of artistic talents.
Orillia Arts District
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summer, and the Coldwater Studio Tour takes
advantage of the pure June sunlight, green leaves
and grasses and sparkling blue waters of summer in
this incredible region. Over 20 artists take part in this
two-day studio tour, located in and around the village
There are lots of ways to of Coldwater.
enjoy the beauty of Orillia
and Lake Country and its
arts scene, in all seasons.
Of course, fall is spectacular in this neck of the
woods, and taking a drive through the fall colours
is one of the best ways to experience it. Images
Thanksgiving Studio Tour, taking patrons
through the heart of the hills of Oro-Medonte and Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
dipping into Orillia, is a lovely way to enjoy the colours
and the art from this region. Images is one of the No matter the time of year, the Simcoe Barn
longest-running studio tours in Ontario, with an over Quilts are ready and waiting to feast the eyes. The
30-year history. Patrons can be assured of seeing barn quilts are scattered on barns throughout Simcoe
quality art from over 30 artists in beautiful settings County, and you can find the map of where they are
throughout the area. all located at Experience.Simcoe.ca/barn-quilt-trail
For more information visit OrilliaLakeCountry.ca
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