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ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!

THE ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE
The only
Whether you’ve come to professional
experience some classic live theatre
Canadian winter pastimes,
discover Ontario’s famous venue north
fall colours on the trails, of Toronto.
or indulge in a true lake
country summer out on
the water, Orillia is a
four-season destination
guaranteed to tempt you
to stay a little longer.

Home of the “Twin Lakes,” Orillia is situated between
the scenic shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake
Simcoe, two bodies that connect via the historic Trent-
Severn Waterway. During the summer months, visitors
flock to the city’s two prime waterfront destinations, the City’s historic small-business scene. Quaint, Couchiching Craft Brewing Co., or pop a seat
Couchiching Beach Park and Tudhope heritage-themed buildings frame the downtown at The Hog & Penny for a traditional British pub
Park, where sandy beaches, lakefront swimming, streets, where a robust arts and dining scene inspires atmosphere, including weekly scotch socials.
waterfront trails, and endless outdoor activities await. an impressive list of street festivals and events
throughout the year. When it comes to entertainment, Orillia boasts a
Featuring over 29 km of well-groomed trails, Orillia’s vibrant local music scene that begs to be explored.
public parks are where year-round adventure is formed. During the day, shop a variety of eclectic small Throughout the week, over a dozen local restaurants
Walk, run, cycle, snowshoe, or ski through some of the businesses, where handmade goods, farm-fresh and shops host pop-up shows free of charge, while
City’s most prominent lake views and cultural monu- foods, and one-of-a-kind gifts are yours for the taking. the City’s cultural cornerstone, The Orillia Opera
ments. A long-favoured stop for boaters traversing the If you have a craving for experiencing some local House, brings world-class entertainment on a
Trent-Severn waterways, The Port of Orillia is the City’s culture, head over to the Arts District, where over weekly basis to its nearly 700-seat theatre. The only
pride and joy of a marina. Affectionately titled the “Jew- a dozen galleries, studios, and public art installations professional live theatre venue north of Toronto, this
Orillia, el of the Trent,” the transient marina gives visitors the line the streets. historic site has been bringing live entertainment to

ease of access to Lake Couchiching’s ample waterfront
the region for over a hundred years. If you’re lucky,
By night, Orillia’s after-hours bars, restaurants, and
amenities, and is situated within just walking distance
your visit may even coincide with the venue’s behind-
The to the City’s cultural hub, Downtown Orillia. pubs come to life with live music and special events. the-scenes history tours.
Experience some old-fashioned fun at the late-night
Just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Orillia invites you
board game café, taste test your way through some
Walk, drive, or hop on your bike to head to the
Sunshine downtown core, where you can spend the day exploring new Sunshine City-inspired brews during a live show at to discover the heart of lake country.
City

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