February is Winter Active month in Orillia

For immediate release (Feb. 1, 2023) – The City of Orillia has put together a calendar full of free indoor and outdoor activities to help beat the winter blues and get active during the month of February.

During the month of February, the City encourages residents to stay active this winter by taking part in a variety of free family-friendly activities within the community. All activities and events are on a drop-in basis. No pre-registration is required. Visit orillia.ca/active for a daily schedule of events titled ‘Winter Active.’

“This year’s Winter Active programs provide opportunities for residents to remain active through physical and passive activities either at home or out in our community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Physical activity is good for both our physical and mental health. I encourage everyone to participate in the great activities we have planned all February long.”

Winter Active is designed to help everyone in our community improve their health, have fun and enjoy the best of Canada's winter. This year, Winter Active will include snow-ga, a snow painting event, the annual cardboard toboggan race and more!

“We are excited to once again offer a variety of free Winter Active events to our community. We encourage you to try something new this year and attend an activity you may not have tried otherwise,” said Megan Visser, Recreation Program Supervisor.

For those who are looking for ways to participate in Winter Active from home, the activity calendar has plenty of options to choose from.

For more information, visit orillia.ca/recreationevents or contact the Recreation and Youth Services Division at 705-325-4386 or recreation@orillia.ca.

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Contact Information

Megan Visser
Recreation Program Supervisor
705-325-4786
mvisser@orillia.ca

Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of Communications
705-330-1951 (cell)
magowanlock@orillia.ca

Attachment: 

• Winter Active February 2023 Calendar