The next municipal election for the City of Orillia is Monday, October 26, 2026. Eligible voters will cast ballots for Mayor (elected city wide), two City Councillors for their respective ward (Wards 1-4) and school board trustees for both English or French school boards. Elections are held every four years, with the elected Mayor and Councillors serving a four year term. Voting will take place in person at designated polling locations on Election Day and during Advance Voting Days. For questions about the election, please email Elections staff.
Not sure what ward you live in? Use the interactive ward map to check what ward you live in to know where you need to go on Election Day on October 26.
Where to vote on Election Day
Parking is available at all voting locations, or get your ride to your voting location by the free Election Express bus. On Election Day (Oct. 26) the Election Express will loop hourly from the downtown Orillia transit terminal (the intersection of West Street and Mississaga Street) to all four voting locations starting at 10:00 a.m.
Riders that use the Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service (OWLS) should book their ride in advance.
These times are estimates and may vary due to traffic, weather, and other conditions.
Questions about bus location or expected arrival time at a specific polling location on Election Day can contact TOK dispatch directly at 705-326-8300.
Approximate schedule (repeats each hour):
00 min – Depart Downtown Terminal
05 min – Arrive at Simcoe County Community Hub, 250 West Street North (Ward 4)
10 min – Depart Simcoe County Community Hub
15 min – Arrive at Orillia Recreation Centre, 255 West Street South (Ward 2)
20 min – Depart Orillia Recreation Centre
25 min – Arrive at Gill Street Community Complex, 433 Gill Street (Ward 1)
30 min – Depart Gill Street Community Complex
40 min – Arrive at West Orillia Sports Complex, 100 University Avenue (Ward 3)
45 min – Depart West Orillia Sports Complex
55 min – Arrive back at Downtown Terminal
Voter cards were not mailed out for the 2026 election. When attending a voting location, each elector must provide identification verifying their identity and qualifying address. Acceptable forms of ID include:
For a full list of acceptable identification, visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2026 Voters' Guide.
If an elector is unable to attend a voting location on any of the dates set for voting, they may appoint someone to act as their proxy. This allows the elector to appoint another eligible elector to attend the voting location and cast a ballot on their behalf.
The Appointment of a Voting Proxy must be made using a prescribed form available from the Council Services Division. The person being appointed must attend in person (with their identification and a copy of the elector appointing the proxy’s identification) during regular business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) until October 26, 2026 (Election Day) to have the proxy appointment certified by the Clerk or designate.
A person appointed as a Voting Proxy may only act for one person who is not a relative, but may act as a proxy for any number of the following relatives: spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren. The original certified proxy must be presented at the voting location in order for a ballot to be issued.
Election staff will be visiting select institutions for residents in care facilities. Residents can confirm voting times with the administrator where they live.
As required by the Municipal Elections Act, the City has developed an Accessibility Plan to ensure the City has regard for the needs of electors and candidates with disabilities, and ensure accessible customer service standards are followed when conducting an election.
You can check if you are on the voter's list at any Advance Voting Day or on Election Day itself. If you need to verify your information at any other time, please email Elections staff.
As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for local elections. However, MPAC is legislatively required to collect school support information.
You can update your school support designation through MPAC's Online School Support Tool.
As a property owner in Ontario, you are required to support a school system, even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school. This information can be found on your Property Assessment Notice.
Learn more about school support by visiting MPAC.
Voter eligibility
An individual may vote in the City of Orillia municipal election if, on Voting Day, they are:
Note:
School Board election
An Individual may vote in a school board election, if on Voting Day, they are:
Note: If you are eligible to vote in the City of Orillia municipal election as a result of ownership or tenancy of commercial property, you are not eligible to vote in a school board election.
Post-secondary students
Section 2(2.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, permits post-secondary students to vote in both the City of Orillia municipal election and the municipal election in their "home" municipality, provided they:
Taking Time Off Work to Vote
As provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2026 Voters' Guide:
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