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What to do and see in Orillia, Canada: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Orillia /əˈrɪliə/ is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is located in Simcoe County between Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Although located in Simcoe County, the city is politically independent. It is part of the Huronia region of Central Ontario. The population in 2016 was 30,546.
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1. Orillia Museum of Art and History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is a hub of culture and heritage located down in the heart of Orillia's Peter Street Arts District. The clock tower of our Sir Samuel Steele Memorial Building is a beacon for our historical location. For ten years OMAH has been inspiring creativity and celebrating history, growing as a hub for local artists and historians.
Reviewed By wanderlist - Toronto, Canada
A complete surprise in terms of the exhibits offering both excellently curated major artists and features of current and local young artists. Easy to navigate (accessible...I noticed there was an elevator) and a wonderful gift shop. Well worth the visit!
2. Orillia Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By X9869SIronalds
If you are looking for a good night out, make sure to attend the Canadian Short Film Venue in Nov. The stories and scenery that is captured are heart warming and breath taking. This is an evening that could be shared with the family or your friends.
3. Tudhope Park
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By Trek747076
Beautiful Willows grace the shoreline with magical beauty and birds. It’s the best walk along the shoreline with Gordy Lightfoot’s statue as a reminder that you are in the home of Mariposa music festival! You’ll be sure to return for the Festival in July!
4. The OPP Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By 838bobf
Worth your while but try to spend a bit of time exploring the many and varied displays. Much of the museum is self-directed; surprises and stories in a host of drawers, if you care to investigate.
5. Scales Nature Park
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Scales is a nature centre and park focused on the conservation of Canadian reptiles and amphibians. Our centre features the most complete live collection of these creatures in the country. Visitors can touch and hold some reptiles, with help from our staff and volunteers. It's great for rainy days! Group bookings for birthday parties, schools, camps, scouts/guides, and others are possible, and our outreach programs travel to similar venues across the province. The park features 3.5 km of nature trails through a variety of natural habitats. Pets are not allowed on the trails or in the centre. Our newest addition is Reptile Camp, a day camp program for kids! Please realize that this is a working conservation facility. We conduct research and stewardship projects locally, and around the province. You may encounter research technicians, field equipment, etc. Current local projects involve 6 turtle species, massasauga rattlesnakes, and chorus frogs. Ask how you can get involved!
6. Scout Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By howellmr - Orillia, Canada
Scout Valley is a great place to lose yourself in the middle of Orillia. Well groomed paths take you through mature forests that satisfy all the senses.
7. Couchiching Beach Park
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By YYZgrrl - Toronto, Canada
The park is very tranquil on a weekday before the mad crush on weekends. This was our first (not the last ) visit to Couchiching Beach park. We had a bbq (bring your own bbq) and a swim at the lovely sand beach. Change rooms and washrooms are right beside beach. The 2 sinks in the middle were covered up with garbage bags for social distancing. Very clean washrooms. Lots of picnic tables, some are under the picnic shelters. Nice wooden boardwalk too. The snack bar and mini train weren't operating when we visited, maybe due to Covid. Parking lot is not very large. Get there early for a spot. Disabled parking available close to beach
8. Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By ChopperHackit - Toronto, Canada
It was late October and a cool day so we were quite surprised at the number of vendors available. There was a little bit of everything to browse thru and a lot of food stuff. Most vendors had samples available and it was a great way to experience some new tastes and then purchase what we liked. I much prefer to purchase items and fresh food at a market like this to support local small businesses versus shoping at big stores like WalMart.
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10. Stephen Leacock Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Trek747076
We attended an environmentally friendly ecological storytelling event hosted by Lakehead professors are writers sharing a variety of perspectives on environmental issues and climate change. Swanmore Hall is the ideal environment for reasonably small gatherings 75 people. The view of the lake on a winter’s day was particularly appropriate for the topic. We love Swanmore Hall - for many reasons. It is our favourite part of the Leacock premises.
