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Get Up and Be Winter Active!
Winter Active is designed to help Orillians improve their health while having fun enjoying the best of Canada's winter. Bring your household together 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 Snowga 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.
Winter Activity Boxes
Stay busy at home this winter with a winter activity box! Made for children and seniors, we'll keep your mind and body active! $10 per box. Open to Orillia Residents.
Virtual Toboggan Races
Don't forget! This year we're hosting a virtual toboggan race! We're evaluating your creativity and design through social media. Register your team and submit your videos/pictures by February 27, 2021 online using the hashtag #Toboggan2021.
No social media? No problem! Forward your submission to jmair@orillia.ca
Local Initiatives
Tapps Performing Arts Studio
Join us for a virtual dance class for kids! This program is designed to get you up and moving. Class is at 4:30pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Free Registration Required.
Warrior Athletes
Join Warrior Athlete’s Coach Kris, live every Wednesday at 3:30pm on the Warrior Athletes Facebook Page. She will take the kiddos through some activities to get their heart rates up and get them moving after a long school day. Great activities for your little athletes from preschool to Grade 3.
Download our Interactive Calendar here:
Activities by date below:
| February 1 |
Winter Activity Fun BoxWe packed over 20 activities into our winter activity box! Reserve yours today - pickup is on Monday, February 8, 2021. Note - This program is open to Orillia residents. |
| February 2 |
Tripvia Walking ToursDiscover Orillia with the freedom of GPS-guided audio walking tours. Choose from the Leacock Museum National Historic Site, Downtown & Historical Homes Tour, and the Millennium Trail Tour.
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February 3 |
Seniors at Play - Fun BoxJoin us for a variety of activities and virtual sessions throughout February. Reserve yours today - pickup is on Monday, February 15, 2021. Note - This program is open to Orillia residents. |
| February 4 |
Nature Scavenger HuntPrint off your own scavenger hunt list, or follow along on a connected device! See if you can find these items on a nature walk with your household. Scavenger Hunt |
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February 5 |
Run, Walk, Wheel around Orillia - 5k ChallengeSnap us a pic of you and your household getting in a 5k distance challenge. #5kOrillia |
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February 6 |
Snap & Share - Snow fortsChallenge your household to a snow fort contest. Share your creative creations online! #SnowFortOrillia |
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February 7 |
Winter Activity Fun BoxesGet them while you can! We have winter activity boxes to keep you and your family busy this winter. Our Winter Activity Fun Boxes are great for families with young children. We have Seniors at Play Fun Boxes for older adults (55+).
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February 8 |
History Mystery MondayGet your weekly dose of local history from the Orillia Museum Instagram page. |
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February 9 |
Roll & Move ChallengeChallenge your household to this winter active game! All you need is a pair of dice! Game Page |
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February 10 |
Pickup Your Next Great ReadDid you know that the Orillia Public Library is open for their Digital Library service and curbside pickup? Pick up your winter read today! |
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February 11 |
YogaAn access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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February 12 |
Art at HomeTake a virtual tour with the Orillia Public Library today!
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February 13 |
Orillia Farmers' MarketThe Orillia Farmers' Market let's you shop local, virtually! Shop today and support your community.
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February 14 |
Explore your Local TrailVisit Westridge Trail at 900 West Ridge Blvd on your next outdoor walk. |
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February 15 |
Snap & Share!This Family Day, join us for a total snowman takeover! Send us your best snowman creations via #OrilliaSnowmanTakeover |
| February 16 |
Senior YogaAn access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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| February 17 |
Explore your Local TrailVisit Scout Valley at Line 15 N. and Old Barrie Road. |
| February 18 |
Gentle FitAn access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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| February 19 |
Virtual Concert - Save the Date Reminder!Join us at the Mariposa Folk Festival for a Virtual Concert - Tomorrow, February 20th, 2021 Featuring Shred Kelly! Follow on Facebook |
| February 20 |
SnowgaAn access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
Note: We kindly ask for your donation to The Sharing Place upon your registration for this program: https://sharingplaceorillia.org/donate-now/
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| February 21 |
Explore your Local TrailVisit J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park at 450 Atherley Road. |
| February 22 |
Writing and Journaling ClassPut pen to paper with this virtual journaling class. We will be prompting you with thought provoking questions, which will kick-start the creative writing process. Access to the internet is required for this program. Participants are not required to share their audio or video during the program.
An access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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| February 23 |
Chair YogaAn access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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| February 24 |
Fine Art ClassPull out your acrylic paint and canvas for a virtual art session with Mike Howell! Part of this session includes use of carbon paper, which is optional and not a requirement for participation. Access to the internet is required for this program. Participants are not required to share their audio or video during the program.
An access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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| February 25 |
Explore your Local TrailVisit the Millennium Trail, which stretches from one end of our beautiful city to the other. |
| February 26 |
YogaAn access link and password will be shared with you by email at least 24 hours in advance. Contact registrationhelp@orillia.ca if you do not receive this link.
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| February 27 |
Virtual Toboggan RacesThis year we're hosting a virtual toboggan race! We're evaluating your creativity and design through social media. Register your team and submit your videos/pictures by February 27, 2021 online using the hashtag #Toboggan2021. No social media? No problem! Forward your submission to jmair@orillia.ca. |
| February 28 |
SnowgaNote: We kindly ask for your donation to The Sharing Place upon your registration for this program. Donate Now
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Month Long Activities
- Snuggle up with a book. Curbside pickup is now available at the Orillia Public Library.
- Follow OMAH @orilliamuseum for their daily social media blitzes like Mystery Monday or What Is It Wednesday.
- Hone your artistic skills, join a group like Urban Sketchers Orillia.
- Download the Tripvia App to discover Orillia’s historic downtown and other points of interest.
- Get your Boots to the Roots at the Orillia Farmers’ Market The Market has gone virtual, providing curbside pick-up at the library on Saturdays.
- Over 50? Looking for interesting and creative education opportunities to stimulate your mind – without the quizzes, grades and prerequisites? Sign up for Lakehead University’s 3rd age learning series.
- Check out the Orillia & Regional Arts & Heritage Awards, for this year’s nominees and recipients.
- Wondering how to make artisan bread, brew your own beer or eat chocolate? Take a few minutes each day to explore the Orillia Public Library’s How-to Festival.
- Did you know the Orillia Public Library is home to an extensive art collection? Learn more with their Art@tHome episodes
- Building your playlist while in quarantine? Here are a few local musicians with recent releases Angie Nussey’s Snow Falls Down, Zain Campbell’s Fences, Michael Martyn’s Bad for You
