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ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!                                                             ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!


      Explore                                               SIP                     A Place for                         Festivals Galore
                                                                                                                        The annual Rama Pow Wow is one of the largest
                                                            Orillia & Lake Country’s
      the Culinary Capital                                  craft beverage scene    Gathering –                         gatherings of its kind in Ontario, bringing together a
                                                                                                                        community of dancers, performers, artist vendors, and
      of Cottage Country                                    continues to grow!                                          incredible food vendors! Gathering: Festival of First
                                                            Discover Woodfolk Cider,
                                                                                                                        Nations Stories is a partnership event celebrating
                                                            an orchard-to-glass     Making connections                  Indigenous storytellers – authors, musicians, artists,
                                                            destination featuring high                                  auteurs and more.
                                                            quality dry ciders made   in Rama First Nation
                                                            from a wide variety of                                      Outdoor Family Fun
                                                            apples for unique
                                           flavours. Just up the road, Quayle’s Brewery continues                       Featuring 180 acres of wilderness, Black River
                                           to be a hot spot for delicious brews and fun for the                         Wilderness Park is the perfect spot to bring the family
                                           whole family. In Orillia, Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.                      for a fun and relaxing outdoor adventure. Whether
                                           is the go-to spot for a drink and live entertainment                         you’re visiting for the day or camping under the stars,
                                           every week! For wine lovers, enjoy an intimate evening                       tube down the winding river, hike the Interpretive Trails,
                                           at Provenance Wine Bar, nestled in the heart of                              and take part in campground games and activities.
                                           Downtown Orillia.                                                            The summer season features a weekly Vendors Market
                                                                                                                        and speaker series with local Indigenous artists and
                                           If a cozy fall day at a café is more your speed,                             storytellers.
                                           Orillia & Lake Country is home to an eclectic array
                                           of atmospheric coffee shops and tea houses. From
                                           Cabin Trading Post in Port Severn, Em’s Café in                              World’s Largest
                                           Coldwater, Mark IV Brothers, Lone Wolf Café, Apple                           Dreamcatcher
      Orillia & Lake Country is home to a world of adventure    Annies Café or Mariposa Market in Orillia – each    On the Eastern shores of Lake Couchiching, Rama
      for the touring foodie! Inspired by international   café has a distinct personality with artisanal drinks.   First Nation is not to be missed for your next getaway   Did you know Rama First Nation is a Guinness World
                                                                                                                        Record holder? Debuted in 2024, artist Bobbie
      flavours and investing in local community, the region’s   Try a traditional high tea at the Lovely Teahouse in   to Orillia & Lake Country! Home of the Mnjikaning   Williams brought the community together to erect the
      chefs and food purveyors invite visitors to explore their    Oro-Medonte for a boutique European experience.  Fish Weirs, sited as the largest and best preserved   World’s Largest Dreamcatcher, measuring 13 metres
      menus with delicious delights!                                                wooden fish weirs known in eastern North America.    wide and 18 metres high. An important symbol and
      Featuring FeastON certified restaurants, farm-to-table   TASTE                The Chippewa Territory is known as “The Gathering   impressive piece of work, visit the dreamcatcher at
      partnerships, and robust seasonal agriculture, Orillia                        Place” where people would meet to fish, trade, and   the John Snake Memorial Event Grounds, year-round.
      & Lake Country has become a culinary destination.  Whether you’re picking up a gift for a loved one or a   exchange stories. Rich in cultural history and    Round out your stay at Casino Rama Resort, an
                                           treat for yourself, Orillia & Lake Country’s producers   community, here’s four things to know for your visit    all-inclusive resort, entertainment centre, and gaming
                                           make delectable treats to remember. Keep an eye out   to Rama First Nation!
                      DINE                 for roadside farmstands while out on fall drives and                         casino, in the heart of Rama First Nation. Boaters can
                      Along with signature main    check out local farmers’ markets for weekly specials!   Artist’s Perspective  dock at Ojibway Bay Marina, just minutes away from
                                                                                                                        Indigenous owned businesses such as The Gathering
                      stays, many local restaurants    For your sweet tooth discover Susie Q Fudge & Gifts   Embrace the landscape of Rama First Nation through   Place Gift Shop, Rama Country Market or Rama
                      opt for a seasonal approach   and DWN Craft Chocolatier in Downtown Orillia,   the eye of an artist. For years, Travis Shilling had a   Cannabis!
                      to their menus. Take a    Chelsea Chocolates in Oro-Medonte, or Copperpot   dream of creating the ultimate land acknowledgment:
                      romantic night out at a fine   Nuts in Coldwater.             permanent easels located in the sacred spots where
                      dining establishment like                                     his family learned to paint. From a dream to reality,
                      The Ktchn in Oro-Medonte,   These are just a few of the many spots to   the Sacred Site Easels are a series of beautiful easels
      The Common Stove in Orillia, or St. Germain’s    indulge in seasonal flavours in Orillia &    are now standing proudly along the shores of Lake
      at Casino Rama Resort in Rama First Nation.    Lake Country. Go on a food tour of the senses   Couchiching and the magical Black River. This project
      For more casual fare but with new fall flavours on    this fall! Plan your culinary adventure at   is dedicated to the artists of the past, present,
      the menu check out spots like Eclectic Café or                                and future.
      Picnic Tapas & Wine Bar.             orillialakecountry.ca/eat


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