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 Community Organizations

Orillia supports and values a dynamic array of arts, heritage, and cultural organizations.

 

Arts Orillia

(416) 455-3657

www.artsorillia.ca

 Mariposa Folk Foundation

mariposafolk.com

10 Peter St. S. Orillia

705-326-3655

 Orillia Camera Club

orilliacameraclub.ca

info@orilliacameraclub.ca

 Orillia Canada Day Inc.

orilliacanadaday.ca

705-259-1948

info@orilliacanadaday.ca

 Orillia Concert Association

orilliaconcertassociation.com

705-327-0703

orilliaconcert@gmail.com

 Orillia & District Arts Council

orilliaartscouncil.ca

23 Mississaga St. West, Orillia

705-309-3351

ODACconnections@gmail.com

Orillia Fine Arts Association

orilliaartscouncil.ca

23 Mississaga St. West, Orillia

705-309-3351

ODACconnections@gmail.com

 Orillia Museum of Art & History

orilliamuseum.org

30 Peter St S, Orillia

705-326-2159

 Orillia Silver Band

orilliasilverband.com

3-200 Memorial Ave, Suite 352, Orillia

705-330-6479

 Orillia Concert Band

orilliaconcertband.com

PO Box 2416, Orillia

info@orilliaconcertband.com

 Stephen Leacock Association

leacock.ca

PO Box 854, Orillia

info@leacock.ca

 Shout Sister Orillia Choir

choralnation.com/choirs/shout-sister-choir-orillia

62 Peter St N, Orillia

members@shoutsisterchoir.ca

Zephyr Art

Zephyr ART is an artist collective comprised of Orillia & Area Artists who facilitate and present various Pop-Up style Art Exhibitions in downtown Orillia and the surrounding area. A sample wall at Hibernation can be found at: https://hibernationarts.ca/zephyr-art/

Patricia Beecham

beecoop79@gmail.com

705 484-0221

 

 Cultural Links
 Casino Rama

casinorama.com

5899 Rama Road, Rama

1 800-832-7529

 Information Orillia

informationorillia.org

36 Mississaga St. W. Orillia

705-326-7743

info@informationorillia.org

 Mnjikaning Fish Weirs

historicplaces.ca 

693 Atherley Rd, Orillia

 Arts Orillia

(416) 455-3657

www.artsorillia.ca

 Orillia & District Arts Council

orilliaartscouncil.com

23 Mississaga St. West, Orillia

705-309-3351

ODACconnections@gmail.com

 Orillia Heritage Centre

orilliaheritage.com

OrilliaHeritageCentre@gmail.com

 Orillia & Lake Country Tourism

orillialakecountry.ca

22 Peter St. S. Orillia

705-325-9321

 Orillia Municipal Heritage Committee

https://www.orillia.ca/en/city-hall/municipalheritagecommittee.aspx

50 Andrew St. S. Suite 300, Orillia

705-329-2452

 Orillia Museum of Art & History

orilliamuseum.org

30 Peter St S, Orillia

705-326-2159

 Orillia Opera House

orilliaoperahouse.ca

20 Mississaga St. W. Orillia

705-326-8011

 OPP Museum

opp.ca/museum

777 Memorial Ave. Orillia

705-329-6889

 Orillia Public Library

orilliapubliclibrary.ca

36 Mississaga St. W. Orillia

705-325-2338

Galleries & Studios

Artists and artisans work, display, and do business throughout the city in a number of lovely galleries, boutiques, outdoor market places, and public spaces.

 

Apple Annie's Café

Delicious scratch-made food and baking, excellent coffee and a welcoming atmosphere make Apple Annie’s Cafe a destination. Very much a “community hub”, the cafe features the work of local visual artists and live entertainment.  

appleannies.ca

101 Mississaga St. E.

705-326-7778 

 Cloud Gallery

Cloud Gallery combines online and gallery space to showcase original art inspired by Ontario's natural beauty. 

cloudgallery.ca

23 Mississaga St. W. 

705-418-0176 

Creative Nomad Studios

Creative Nomad Studios acts as a rentable co-workspace featuring art showings in various mediums, creative classes, events and more. 

creativenomadstudios.ca

23 Mississaga St. W. 

705-418-0176

 Dave Beckett Art Gallery

Reflections in oil and pastel featuring landscapes encompassing rural fields, the deep forests of the rocks, trees and crystal waters of the Great Lakes.

davebeckettartcanada.com

1973 Marchmont Rd, Severn

705-325-6809

info@davebeckettart.com

Lee Contemporary Art

Curated rental gallery that exhibits emerging and mid-career artists, featuring original artwork in painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and sculpture. 

leecontemporaryart.com

5 Peter St. S. Upper Level 

705-331-3145 

 Mad With Rapture Studio

Art studio & gallery space of Canadian Artist Patti Campbell, abstract artist who works across the mediums of paint, collage and fibre art. 

https://www.facebook.com/MadwithRaptureStudio/

5 Peter St. S., #204 

705-331-2836 

 Orillia Museum of Art & History

The Orillia Museum of Art & History is an incorporated registered charity that features creative drop-in programs, educational programming, tours, historical exhibits, and fine art showings. Located in the heart of downtown Orillia, the clocktower of the Sir Samuel Memorial Building is a beacon for the historical location. 

orilliamuseum.org

30 Peter St S, Orillia

705-326-2159 

 Orillia Opera House

Since its opening in 1895, the Orillia Opera House has been a focal point for the cultural life of the City of Orillia. The historical site is the only professional quality performing arts venue in the town, also featuring year-round showings from Orillia Fine Arts Association in the green room. 

orilliaoperahouse.ca

20 Mississaga St. W. 

705-326-8011

 Peter St. Fine Arts Gallery & Studio

Street Fine Arts Gallery is an artist collective gallery & studio space. Member artists include Brian Tosh, Patti Agapi, Christina Tari, Xavier Fernandes & Beverly Post-Schmeler and Jimi McKee. 

https://peterstfinearts.wixsite.com/gallery 

23 Peter St. S.  

705-321-1403 

Three Crows Speak Studio

Gallery and shop featuring fine art, fibre art, sculptures, artisan soaps, crystals, jewelry, gifts, tarot and medium sessions. 

https://www.facebook.com/threecleancrows/

9 Peter St. S. 

705-427-4033

 Tiffin's Creative Centre

Offering print services, gifts, and décor, Tiffins also brings artists and art lovers together. Check out showings by local artists in the ‘Cut Above Gallery’. 

https://www.tiffins.on.ca/

22 Peter St. S. 

705-325-720

Museums

Orillia has a rich heritage and history that is celebrated and showcased in the city's three museums.

 

 Orillia Museum of Art & History
The Orillia Museum of Art & History is an incorporated registered charity that features creative drop-in programs, educational programming, tours, historical exhibits, and fine art showings. Located in the heart of downtown Orillia, the clocktower of the Sir Samuel Memorial Building is a beacon for the historical location. 

orilliamuseum.org

30 Peter St S, Orillia

705-326-2159

 Leacock Museum National Historic Site

For over fifty years the Leacock Museum has been welcoming visitors to the Old Brewery Bay on the shores of Lake Couchiching. Included in the nearly 10- acre site is the Leacock House, the Boathouse, the museum archives and administration building, and both the Lightfoot and Millennium Trail.

leacockmuseum.com

50 Museum Dr. 

705-329-1908 

 The Ontario Provincial Police Museum

Specializing in the material culture of the Ontario Provincial Police from 1909, the museum takes responsibility in preserving, documenting and interpreting artifacts and archival materials that help to build an understanding of the history of policing in Ontario since the formation of Upper Canada in 1791.

opp.ca/museum

777 Memorial Ave. Orillia

705-329-6889

Music, Theatre and Dance 

 Orillia's love for culture spans generations. Many community bands, choirs, theatre, and dance troupes have existed for decades.

 

 Music
 
 Cellar Singers

Exceptional choral music for audience members who come from communities throughout the Districts of Simcoe and Muskoka. Inspired by outstanding artistic leadership, our singers share their passion with enthusiastic patrons and exemplify the tradition and mastery of classical choral music.

thecellarsingers.com

58 Peter St. N. Orillia

705-293-0587

info@thecellarsingers.com

 The Hawkstone Singers

An adult choir based out of the village of Hawkestone just south of Orillia.

https://www.facebook.com/Hawkestone-Singers-Community-Choir-1404716536412275/

22 11 Line N, Hawkestone

(705) 984-2833

hawkestonesingers@gmail.com

 Orillia Silver Band
The Orillia Silver Band is a British-style brass band established in 1949 by the late Harry Peacock.  The 30-member band participates regularly in festivals, parades and concerts in Orillia, elsewhere in Simcoe County, Parry Sound and Muskoka. 

orilliasilverband.com

3-200 Memorial Ave, Suite 352, Orillia

705-330-6479

 Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra

This Orchestra has been around for more than 25 years to give children and teenagers in the area an opportunity to play in an orchestra. The Orchestra hopes to teach its members about orchestral music, teamwork, respect, and taking pride in themselves and their fellow members, as well as the discipline required during performances. Generally, members are between the ages of 8 and 18

https://www.oyso.ca/

705-326-7548

orilliayouthsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com

 Orillia's Community Children's Choir

A fun children’s and teenager’s community choir for students in Grades 2-12.   Choir members sing from various styles of music (pop, show tunes, classical, Canadiana, jazz).    The choir was established to teach its members about choral singing, confidence and teamwork.

https://www.facebook.com/orilliaccchoir/

 Orillia Concert Band

The OCB is a 45 piece amateur community concert band led by music director Randy Hoover. Rehearsals are Monday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 at St. Paul’s Centre in Orillia from September until June.  The OCB performs 3 formal concerts a year and a few additional informal concerts.  Having fun and expressing a genuine love of music is the driving force of the OCB.

https://orilliaconcertband.com/

PO Box 2416, Orillia 

L3V 7A3

info@orilliaconcertband.com

 Orillia Vocal Ensemble

The OVE is a sixty member recreational choir led by Roy Menagh. It rehearses Tuesday nights from September to June and puts on free concerts for charities throughout the year. 

https://orilliavocalensemble.com/

info@orilliavocalensemble.com 

 Theatre
 
 Express Yourself Performing Arts

An opportunity for children ages 4 to 18 to act, sing, dance and perform. Classes are held weekly: Junior Stars (ages 4 to 8), Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Rising Stars (ages 9 to 18), Saturdays 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preparations begin in the Fall for our Spring 2020 show, "James and the Giant Peach".

https://www.expressu.ca/

Mailing Address:38 Creighton Street S., Orillia

705-875-5438

expressu123@gmail.com

 The Village Players of Coldwater

A non-profit community theatre company that encourages self-expression through dance, music, and theatre.

https://www.facebook.com/VPofColdwater/

info@villageplayers.ca

 Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation

For over 40 years, MATF has presented outstanding theatre productions that have entertained, and have encouraged talent on-stage and behind the scenes. The MATF has its own rehearsal/workshop space at 12 Brammer Drive which can also be used by schools and community productions. MATF also programs an outstanding series of international cinema at the Galaxy Cinema.

https://www.mariposaartstheatre.com/

12 Brammer Drive, Orillia

MariposaArtsTheatre@gmail.com

 Dance
 
 Mariposa Dance Company
Formerly CMC Dance Works, Mariposa, located at 69 Peter St. S., was voted Orillia's favourite dance school and has 5,000-square-feet of space with two spacious studios and a third practice room for students.

https://www.mariposadance.ca/

27 West St. S. Main Floor. Orillia

(705) 323-9890

info@mariposadance.ca

 Orillia Dance Academy

This dance studio, located at 9 Ontario St. (Unit 3), offers classes in classical ballet, musical theatre, modern theatre dance, tap, jazz and acro. Simcoe Contemporary Dancers also operates out of this academy.

https://orilliadanceacademy.weebly.com/

9 Ontario St. Units 2&3, Orillia

705-326-7476

orilliadance@outlook.com

 TAPPS Performing Arts

TAPPS, located at 12 Ontario St., is the place for all children, youth and young adults to learn dance.  Several disciplines of dance and acrobatics are offered.

https://tappsdance.ca/

12 Ontario ST #5, Orillia

(705) 326-8761

Historical Properties

The Municipal Heritage Committee is tasked with identifying, protecting and promoting cultural heritage resources in the community. Visit their page for more information on the identification and upkeep of historical and heritage sites in Orillia. 

 

Designated Heritage Properties 

Heritage Properties of Interest

Facilities

Visit the Facility Map page for a comprehensive view of facilities around Orillia.

 

 Aqua Theatre
The historic Rotary Aqua Theatre was built in 1958 and has been home to many concerts in Couchiching Beach Park. During the summer months, Sunday Evening Band Concerts take place each week, showcasing bands from across the province much to the delight of local crowds. The Rotary Aqua Theatre is also available for rental.

 

For detailed booking information including rates, please visit the Booking a Facility or Park page.

 Bandstand
In the 1800s, it was common to gather at Civic Park (now Couchiching Beach Park) and listen to the Orillia Citizens Band, now known as the Kiltie Band. Hundreds of people would show up to watch the performance. In 1909, Town Council approved the construction of a bandstand suitable for musical performances and presentations. This historical structure can be rented for weddings and wedding pictures as well as other events. 

 

For detailed booking information including rates, please visit the Booking a Facility or Park page.

 Pavilions
The Community Services Department offers two pavilions at Couchiching Beach Park for rental. These pavilions can accommodate large events with picnic table seating for up to 100. Pavilion rentals include hydro and water availability. There are also pavilion shelters at Homewood Park and Orma Drive Park that are available for park users on a first-come-first-served basis. View a map showing the pavilions >>

 

For detailed booking information including rates, please visit the Booking a Facility or Park page.

 Orillia Opera House

Since its opening in 1895, the Orillia Opera House has been a focal point for the cultural life of the City of Orillia. The only professional quality performing arts venue in the town, it sits in the heart of downtown Orillia on Mississaga Street and West Street with more than ample parking available for patrons. It's a theatre that brings big name artists to Orillia residents - every seat in the house is a good one as they're all within 75 feet of the stage. The main stage has seating for 677 and the studio theatre space accommodates 100. 

 

The Orillia Opera House is a division of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department of the Corporation of the City of Orillia. Thanks to the support of the Canadian Heritage and a number of generous sponsors, the Orillia Opera House continues to offer top quality, live music and theatre that is alternately local, national and international in scope.

 

For more information visit the Orillia Opera House website.

 Leacock Museum National Historic Site

The Stephen Leacock House is historically significant for its association with renowned Canadian author and academic, Stephen Leacock (1869-1944). Though writing extensively on topics ranging from political science to economics, Leacock became famous worldwide as a humorist. His early masterpiece in this genre, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (1912), was published four years after his purchase of this property, and is said to have been greatly inspired by his time spent here.

 

The present residence was built in 1928 and is reflective of Leacock's financial success as a prolific author and head of the Economics and Political Science Department at Montreal's McGill University. Characteristic of his frugality, the present house incorporated much material from Leacock's original, 1908 cottage which was located closer to the lakeshore. Stephen Leacock was designated a National Historic Person in 1968. The Stephen Leacock House was designated a National Historic Site in 1992.

 

For more information, visit the Leacock Museum website.

 

 

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