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Scout Valley Forest Management Study
The City of Orillia and Beacon Environmental held a Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Scout Valley Forest Management Study that has been ongoing since the spring of 2013. The study was completed by Beacon Environmental on behalf of the City of Orillia.
The purpose of the PIC is to provide an update regarding the study findings to date, which will be provided through poster displays and presentation. An important component of the PIC is to provide residents with an opportunity to give input to the study and management planning, which may include background information, local knowledge, potential issues and solutions.
View the Presentation
Residents are encouraged to review study findings by viewing the Scout Valley Management Plan presentation.
Scout Valley
A 230-acre City-owned oasis, Scout Valley is located at the south-west edge of Orillia, bounded by Highway 11 and Old Barrie Road. There are three loop trails at Scout Valley, which is dominated by mature deciduous forest. There is also a refreshing spring of water and a small stream. At the top of the hill is a lookout with fine views across Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.
The oldest house in Orillia, known as Regan House, has found new life at Scout Valley after being moved and lovingly reconstructed at the Line 15 parking lot entrance.
Scout Valley can be accessed from three entrances:
- Line 15 North
- Old Barrie Road
- Forest Home
Scout Valley Trail Etiquette
Cycling and/or Mountain Biking is not permitted on Scout Valley Trails, except the paved Sgt. Greg Stobbart Trail next to Old Barrie Road. To learn more about trail etiquette in the City of Orillia, visit the Trail Etiquette page.
