Visitor Guides

Looking for extra help to navigate your way around Orillia and the area? View a few of our digital visitor resources below, or visit us at our Visitor Information Centre.

Digital guides

Exploring Orillia 2024 Edition Find out what's new in the Sunshine City this year! Featuring festivals and events, things to do, and shopping and dining in Orillia.   View the digital magazine	Orillia and Lake Country 2025 Visitor Guide Discover Orillia and Lake Country, where memorable experiences await in every season. Featuring things to do, trails, events, and more.   View the digital guide
Waterways Magazine Volume 24, 2024 For many, Orillia is a favoured stop along the historic Trent-Severn Waterway. The 2024 Waterways Magazine will help guide you through this year's special events, activities, and marinas.   View the digital guide	Tripvia Tours Discover Orillia's early beginnings as you tour downtown architecture, take the scenic rout along The Millennium Trail, or visit the City's most picturesque landmark, the Leacock Museum National Historic Site. Tripvia Tours offers self-guided mobile tours for free on your app store.   Visit the Tripvia Tours website

Visit Responsibly

Planning your trip to Orillia? Here are some key principles to follow to ensure your journey is safe for you, the environment, and local culture.

1. Plan Ahead: Make the most of your trip by doing your research and booking attractions, accommodations, parking, guides and restaurants in advance. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
2. Respect the environment: Keep garbage out of nature to protect plants and animals and keep the outdoors enjoyable for everyone. Carry out your trash, use bins, and pick up litter. Leave rocks and fossils where they are, and avoid carving tree bark, as it harms and shortens the tree's life.
3. Travel wisely: Carpool, use shuttles and walk or bike where allowed as parking is often limited. Be ready to pay for parking to support future infrastructure. Respect private property, emergency access, and share the road with tractors, buggies, bikes, and pedestrians.
4. Slow Down: On the roads and in our towns, the pace is a little slower here. We like it that way and you will too. Skip the speeding tickets and take some time to enjoy the little things. Slowing down also helps protect our wildlife like snakes, turtles and larger animals crossing our roads.
5. Stay safe: Follow local rules, fire bans, and wildlife warnings. Check weather updates, signage, or ask locals before heading out. Plan adventures within your abilities, as rugged trails take longer than paved paths. Use the What3Words app to share your location.
6. Support Local: Purchase supplies locally, from fresh produce to craft beverages. Hire guides, visit galleries, and learn from cultural experts to truly experience the region. Treat our home as your own and embrace local communities and cultures.
7. Be water smart: From the water you drink to the water you paddle on and swim in, protect our region’s water by avoiding pollution, cleaning gear before moving between waters, and respecting fishing regulations. Keep shorelines clean while fishing and conserve water use when possible.

Learn more about responsible and sustainable tourism practices at brucegreysimcoe.com/visit-responsibly

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