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Get Up, Go Out and Be Winter Active!
Winter Active is designed to help Orillians improve their health while having fun enjoying the best of Canada's winter. Plan to gather your family members and participate in as many activities as you can in February. Best of all? All events are free! Please note that the only exception is the Snow-ga + Skate Party which is in support of The Sharing Place Food Bank. Participation is by cash donation of any amount to be used for the purchase of fresh produce.
Due to weather conditions, some Winter Active activities can be cancelled. Please continue to check this page for up-to-date information.
Free 2018 Winter Active Events
CANCELLED: Drop-In Play Group (0-5Y + Parent)
| February 3 |
Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Rotary Place |
| February 4 |
Outdoor Ice ArtDesign and build ice structures from coloured, frozen ice shapes with the Orillia Museum of Art & History. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Orillia Museum of Art & History Snow-ga + Skate PartyCelebrate winter with Snow-ga, ice skating and snowshoeing on Old Brewery Bay in support of The Sharing Place Food Bank. All ages welcome, participation by cash donation of any amount to be used for the purchase of fresh produce. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Stephen Leacock Museum Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Brian Orser Arena |
| February 5 |
Drop-In Beginner PickleballPickleball you ask? It's oversized ping pong! Played on a badminton net, just use a paddle to keep a plastic ball going back and forth over a net until somebody messes up. Simple right? Participants love the fun of it, the social aspects and the ability to stay active and fit with this crazy new sport. Tennis, racquetball, squash and ping pong players will all love Pickleball! 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Rotary Place |
| February 7 |
CANCELLED DUE TO INSTRUCTOR ILLNESSMegaball (16Y+)Here is your chance to play a brand new sport never seen before anywhere! Megaball is a team sport that has been designed for people of all ages and physical ability. It is meant to be the ultimate in adaptability. Megaball has some similarities to volleyball, with 6 players a side vying to hit a ball over a net and score points. But the differences are mega! Megaball requires a giant ball and you are not limited to what part of your body you can hit the ball with. Megaball also features an exciting rally scoring system that makes for fun and high scoring games. Be one of the first to try it! 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Georgian College, Orillia Campus |
| February 10 |
Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Rotary Place |
| February 11 |
Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Brian Orser Arena |
| February 12 |
CANCELLED:Snowshoeing at Hardwood Ski and Bike |
| February 15 |
Drop-In YogaLose all that stress and give yoga a try at no cost! 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Rotary Place, Tournament Room |
| February 17 |
Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Rotary Place Outdoor StorytimeCelebrate families at our Outdoor Storytime! Meet us outside the Library in the Parkette for songs, dancing, books, and outdoor snowy art in the morning and then stay and play at the Library all day! 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Orillia Public Library, Parkette |
| February 18 |
Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Brian Orser Arena |
| February 19 |
Family Day CrafternoonCome get crafty with us this Family Day at the Boater’s Lounge! Enjoy an afternoon full of arts, crafts and free hot chocolate! Explore, create and discover your family’s artistic side as you dive into an afternoon full of glue, glitter, paint and more! Looking for some added activity? Finish your afternoon off by enjoying our outdoor rink at Couchiching Beach Park (weather permitting). We can’t wait to see you there!
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Orillia Waterfront Centre |
| February 21 |
| February 24 |
Cardboard Toboggan RaceCANCELLED: The Couchiching Golf Course toboggan hill is extremely icy and slippery due to the poor weather conditions. We will unfortunately have to cancel this event for the children's safety. We apologize for the inconvenience. This very popular activity will once again hit the slopes. Arrive at the hill by 9:30 a.m. at the latest to get your toboggan registered. Get creative with the design of your toboggan and don't forget to challenge your neighbours, friends or co-workers to come up with a better design then yours. Entries may be made as individuals or as a team, and all toboggans must be made primarily out of cardboard. Additional items may be used on the underside of the toboggan; however a traditional sled may not be attached (i.e. using a crazy carpet as the base). Acceptable materials include: duct tape, tin foil, shower curtains, garbage bags, etc. If you are uncertain if the material is acceptable contact Parks, Recreation and Culture for clarification. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Couchiching Golf & Country Club, Toboggan Hill Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Rotary Place |
| February 25 |
Open SkateParticipate in free public skating sessions during Winter Active! 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Brian Orser Arena |
| March 1-4 |
Orillia 2018 Ontario Winter GamesProvincial level athletes from ages 12 to 18 will participate in these Games which take place every two years. For many young athletes, the Ontario Winter Games is the high point of their sporting career, while for others the Games are a stepping stone for the Canada Games, Pan Am Games or even the Olympics. There is free admission to all sorts of sporting events happening in Orillia such as bowling, curling, fencing, ringette, weightlifting, figure skating and wrestling. Nordic and Para-Nordic Ski events will begin February 28 at Horseshoe Resort. Be on the lookout for several public celebrations, cultural and promotional activities to support the Games For details, visit orillia2018.ca |
| March 2-3 |
Orillia Winter CarnivalThe Orillia Winter Carnival has been around for many, many years and has evolved with time. No one really knows for sure how long this event has been running, but we have seen photographic proof from as far back as the early 1950's! The Orillia Winter Carnival is back for the coming winter season and we have some new and exciting things coming your way. For details, visit orilliawintercarnival.ca |
