From the renowned Mariposa Folk Festival to heritage classics like The Orillia Scottish Festival, events are one of the ways in which Orillia truly shines. Check out what's coming up next in the Sunshine City.
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This 14.5-acre park is one of Orillia's richest attractions. Hosting sandy beaches, an outdoor theatre venue, a historic miniature train ride, trail systems, and a number of annual events, the park is favourite for locals and visitors alike to explore year-round.
Stay tuned for the 2023 Music in the Park lineup.
Every summer, thousands of boaters dock at the Port of Orillia. For many Orillia is a destination; for others, it is a special stop on a voyage through the historic 386-kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway. Just steps away from great dining and shopping in Downtown Orillia, the Port is a favourite stop for summer visitors.
Visit orillia.com/port-of-orillia to learn more about docking.
Since its historic opening in 1895, the Orillia Opera House has been a focal point for the cultural life of the City of Orillia. As the only professional quality performing arts venue in the town, the Orillia Opera House produces professional theatre during the summer and presents concerts and educational programming throughout the year.
The Opera House is also home to our Visitor Information Centre.
This stately, 19-room historic house was once the summer home and inspiration behind famed literary humourist Stephen Leacock's lifetime love affair with Orillia, a town he immortalized as the mythical Mariposa in his quintessential best-seller Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town.
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park on Lake Couchiching is an active park for baseball and slo-pitch, and attracts water lovers to its popular Moose Beach swimming area.
Home to the Mariposa Folk Festival, this 65-acre park is a haven for residents and visitors alike, with many amenities.
Unveiled in 2010, the West Orillia Sports Complex is already well-known for Rotary Place, its popular twin-pad arena. But it's much more than that. The West Orillia Sports Complex includes 27 acres of sports fields, trails, and green space.
The Orillia Museum of Art & History is located in the historic 1894 Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building in the heart of downtown Orillia’s shopping and restaurant district. This unique art gallery and museum presents significant art & history exhibitions of both regional and national importance.
Visit orilliamuseum.org to explore current exhibits.
Orillia's state of the art Recreation Centre includes a variety of amenities and programming accessible to the public. With its Fitness Centre, Aquatics Centre and two FIBA-sized Gymnasiums, there is something for everyone at this impressive facility.
Visit orillia.ca/FUN to learn more about facility programming.
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FAQS
| 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 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. 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 The following businesses may offer bike rentals, repairs, and parts: |
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