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Orillia is a small but progressive city situated just east of highway 11, on two lakes; Couchiching and Simcoe. Orillia offers the ultimate in lifestyle for work and play. The Orillia region consisting of the townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara, and the City of Orillia is made up of a population of over 70,000 people. You will find Orillia has all that you need. Click on the map thumbnails to view larger images.
Bordering Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching on the spectacular Trent-Severn Waterway, Orillia is a vibrant community and all-season tourist destination. An array of attractions, events and activities await you only 90 minutes North of Toronto. Accommodation and dining are available to suit every preference, and our hospitality and naturally beautiful surroundings are sure to entice you back again and again.
Explore our Wonderful Trails and Waterfront Parks
Orillia's waterfront parks - Couchiching Beach Park, Centennial Park, Veteran's Park, J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park & Kitchener Park, offer everything from music festivals and free Sunday evening band concerts to bicycle rentals to outdoor skating rinks. Gardens, monuments, supervised beaches, boat launches, a skateboard park and splendid views create a perfect setting for family outings. Orillia's 9.5 km paved link in the Trans Canada Trail winds through our City, connecting our parks, the Port of Orillia, heritage sites and horticultural delights.
Experience the thrill of 192,000 square feet of fun and excitement with over 2,300 slot machines and more than 120 gaming tables. With a 5,000 seat state of the art Entertainment Centre offering year-round concerts and shows, 9 great restaurants to choose from an an all-suite luxury hotel featuring a full service spa, meeting and conference space, ballrooms and more. Casino Rama is the place to be for Big Time Excitement!
Couchiching Beach Park is located next to the Port of Orillia. Home of a variety of interesting buildings and monuments, it hosts concerts, festivals and many other events. The beach and the miniature railway are very popular attractions.
There is lots to do in Orillia all year round. Skiing, downhill and cross-country, snowmobiling, ice fishing and skating are all available in Orillia & District. One feature of the Winter Carnival is the snow sculptures. There is also an ice castle and a variety of events, including the Polar Bear Dip. The area is a popular destination for fall tours. Couchiching Park itself is especially scenic at this time of year. Fishing is a very popular sport in Orillia & District. Both Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe boast excellent fishing. The Leacock Museum, former home of humorist Stephen Leacock, is open to the public. The home and gardens are beautifully preserved and several summer events are held there. The boathouse at the Leacock home has recently been restored to its former glory. Historic Downtown Orillia hosts two Sidewalk Sales during the spring and summer months. Our Visitor Centre, located in the former railway station, provides a host of information on events, recreation and accommodation. Orillia also contains a number of interesting and attractive buildings. The downtown area includes many historic homes and stores. Orillia's churches exhibit a variety of architectural styles.
Whether you are traveling by boat, by car or by plane, Orillia is the perfect destination.
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Schools Secondary Schools
Orillia District Collegiate & Vocational Institute 2 Borland St., Orillia, ON L3V 2B4 (705)326-7394 Fax:(705)326-4299 OrilliaDistrict@scdsb.on.ca
Orillia Park Street Collegiate 233 Park St., Orillia, ON L3V 5W1 (705)326-7386 Fax: (705)326-7388 ParkSt@scdsb.on.ca
Twin Lakes Secondary School 381 Birch St., Orillia, ON L3V 2P5 (705)325-1318 Fax: (705)325-4291 TwinLakes@scdsb.on.ca
Elementary Schools
Couchiching Heights Public School 455 Laclie Street Orillia ON (705) 325-9311 Fax: (705) 325-8099 CouchichingHeights@scdsb.on.ca
David H. Church Public School 230 James Street Orillia ON (705) 325-5391 Fax: (705) 325-2306 DavidHCHurch@scdsb.on.ca
Harriett Todd Public School 11 George Street Orillia ON (705) 325-9388 Fax: (705) 329-2101 HarriettTodd@scdsb.on.ca
Hillcrest Public School (Orillia) 255 Matchedash St. North Orillia ON (705) 325-5031 Fax: (705) 325-6772 HillcrestOrillia@scdsb.on.ca
Marchmont Public School 1902 Division Rd. R. R. #2 Orillia ON (705) 326-7652 Fax: (705) 326-8226 Marchmont@scdsb.on.ca
Mount Slaven Public School 50 Westmount Drive Orillia ON (705) 325-5484 Fax: (705) 325-7122 MountSlaven@scdsb.on.ca
Orchard Park Public School 24 Calverley Orillia ON (705) 325-7772 Fax: (705) 325-5522 OrchardPark@scdsb.on.ca
Regent Park Public School 485 Regent Street Orillia ON (705) 326-7481 Fax: (705) 326-4655 RegentPark@scdsb.on.ca
Uptergrove Public School 4833 Muley Point Road R. R. #7 Orillia ON (705) 326-4332 Fax: (705) 326-8766 Uptergrove@scdsb.on.ca
Elementary Separate Schools
Guardian Angels 125 West St. North 705 326-6561
St. Bernard's 255 Oxford St. 705 326-2331
Notre Dame 1000 Harvey Settlement Rd. 705 326-0979
French Immersion School Ecole Elementarie Samuel De Champlain 275 Parks St. 705 326-7050
High school
Patrick Fogarty Secondary 15 Commerce Rd. 705 325-9372
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