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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.
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