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ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!

      Fun on



        the Water








                                                                                      With so many fantastic ways to enjoy a day on the water,
                                                                                      Lake Country certainly

                                                                                      lives up to its name!






      Orillia & Lake Country connects you to the north end   For motorboat and personal watercraft enthusiasts in   In Rama First Nation, Ojibway Bay Marina    If you prefer to trade the hum of a boat motor for the
      of the Trent-Severn Waterway, a system of lakes and   Orillia & Lake Country, nothing beats cutting through   is a full-service facility that can accommodate your   sound of a dipping paddle - whether your vessel of
      rivers boasting a world class lock system that can take   the sun-kissed waters of lakes Couchiching and   seasonal or annual mooring requirements. Located   choice is kayak, canoe or paddle board - you can find
      you all the way from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay.    Simcoe on a hot day. The two lakes are each known for   a short distance to Casino Rama Resort, where you   countless scenic paddling routes that vary
      Our region is home to five locks in the system,    recreational boating, as a beacon for anglers looking    can eat, shop, play and stay. Ojibway Bay is also the   in difficulty for paddlers of all levels of experience.
      including the Big Chute Marine Railway,    to throw a line, and boasting popular beaches and   perfect jumping off point to spend a day moored   Take in an epic sunset on your paddle board in calm,
      the only marine railway of its kind in North America.   swim spots.             along the sandy shoals of Chief Island.  This site holds   shallow waters on the Bass Lake Shoreline Route.












                                           There are a number of well-serviced ports and marinas   immense historical and cultural value to the    If you enjoy a little history and culture with your
                                           in the region to dock your boat. The Port of Orillia   Chippewas of Rama First Nation and therefore the   watersports, try the Coldwater River Voyage starting
                                           offers slips for the season, or just for the day. It is the   island itself is not accessible to the public. However,   in the historic town of Coldwater and leading you
                                           perfect home base for enjoying a day exploring the   visitors can revel in the beauty of the adjacent   down the meandering Coldwater and North rivers.
                                           wonderful, revitalized waterfront, taking in music and   waters, taking in the stunning views and appreciating   Or check out Orillia’s Cultural route spanning the
                                           cultural events, steps away from the shops and    the rich heritage that envelops the area. Mooring   shoreline of Lake Couchiching by the Port of Orillia,
                                           restaurants of Downtown Orillia.           Permits can be purchased online at    Tudhope Park, the Stephen Leacock Museum and
                                                                                      Ojibwaybaymarina.ca.               Orillia’s downtown. If you are looking to take in the
                                                                                                                         iconic the windswept pines and rocky outcroppings
                                                                                                                         of Georgian Bay, try the Matchedash to Georgian
                                                                                                                         Bay Route.
                    For more information visit OrilliaLakeCountry.ca


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