How can I access the downtown waterfront? |
As a result of current and planned construction during the 2023 summer season, there are some impacts to access, parking and park amenities that residents and visitors should note.
The Port of Orillia and Couchiching Beach Park remain open to the public with limited vehicular access. To learn more about accessing the waterfront, current closures, and project progress, please visit our Navigating the Downtown Waterfront webpage.
Alternatively, parking is available within walking distance in the downtown. See the Downtown Orillia Parking map for details. For more information regarding parking in Orillia, visit our parking page. |
Where can I find a map of Orillia? |
A detailed map of Orillia's streets can be found at the following link: Orillia Streets Index Map.
You can also access the following specific maps of the city:
1. Map of Orillia's Public Trails
2. Downtown Municipal Parking Lots Map
3. Map of Orillia Public Transit
4. Public Parks and Facilities Map
5. Map of Scout Valley
For more resources on Orillia maps, please visit our maps webpage. |
Where can I find parking? |
There are many pay and display municipal parking lots in downtown Orillia. You can find a map of available municipal parking lots at the following link: Downtown Municipal Parking Lots Map. Rates range from $1.00 an hour to $1.25 an hour, enforced Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Passport Parking app can be used to pay for on-street parking and in the pay and display parking lots.
The cost for metered parking in downtown Orillia is as follows:
Mississaga Street East and West Street North/South: $3.00 an hour. Mississaga Street West and all side streets: $1.75 an hour. On-street metered parking has a two hour time limit. This is enforced Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please visit orillia.ca/parking for more information.
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Is there a fee to park at the waterfront and/or use the boat launch? |
At this time, vehicles without the use of a boat trailer may park for free in municipal waterfront lots.
In effect May 15 to Oct. 15, visitors looking to park their boat trailers are required to pay $10 per hour, up to a maximum of $50 per day during Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no additional fee to use the launch ramps.
Residents may park their vehicles for free with usage of a Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit.
Please visit orillia.ca/parking for more information.
Please note, as a result of current and planned construction at the downtown Orillia waterfront during the 2023 summer season, there are some impacts to access, parking and park amenities. Please visit our Navigating the Downtown Waterfront webpage for more details.
Waterfront access at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park as well as the Collins Drive boat launch remain open.
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I don't drive, what is the best way to get around Orillia? |
Orillia's public transit system runs seven days a week, with the exception of public holidays. Visit orillia.ca/transit for schedules, maps, and rate information.
Orillia is home to the following licensed rideshare and taxicab services:
1. Uber
2. Orillia Taxi Service
3. All Canadian Taxi
4. ABBY TAXI Orillia
The following businesses may offer bike rentals, repairs, and parts:
1. The Crank and Sprocket
2. Bike Stop of Orillia |
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