Orillia
This lovely waterfront city is the urban hub of Orillia and Lake Country. One of its most striking features is that its scenic and eclectic downtown is just a short walk away from the waterfront. The downtown core has its own unique vibe, with themed outdoor artwork, shops and restaurants ranging from the iconic Mariposa Market to the Peter Street Arts District to the Orillia Opera House to Era 67, where the dining experience focuses on locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients. Dine in (reservations recommended) or pick up takeout from here or your choice of restaurants for a feast with the family at Centennial Park on the shores of Lake Couchiching, your back deck or on a blanket under a shady tree. Check in at historical French’s Food Stand – this business has been serving up fries and other summer delectable for over 100 years.
The Lightfoot Trail System (named after Canadian singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot) is a regional trail system, incorporating the Millennium Trail which runs along the shoreline of Lake Couchiching. The Leacock Museum, located on Brewery Bay, and easily accessed from the Millennium Trail, has a guided "House and Grounds History Tour". Book your guided tour - tours run May 23 until August 23, 2023 - to learn about the iconic and prolific author, Stephen Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. Tour includes a viewing of the exhibit, "Boating Old Brewery Bay", located in the Boathouse.
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