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-Area Attractions-

Orillia Opera House

The Orillia Opera House serves as both a venue of great entertainment and as a well known landmark in our community. This grand old building is located at the corner of West St and Mississaga St. Call the Opera House box office and treat yourself to a show and enjoy this magnificent old building. You can also visit the Opera House on-line by visiting their web site.

 

Web Site : www.operahouse.orillia.on.ca.
Telephone : (705) 326-8011
FAX : (705)-325-2153
Mail : 20 Mississaga Street West,
Orillia, ON, L3V 6K8

Stephen Leacock Museum

Humour yourself and take a step back in time while you discover a charming place that was once the summer home of Canada's most famous humourist, Stephen Leacock. This national historic site hosts the original waterfront home and grounds of the famous writer. Play in our Children's Discovery Place. Explore the gardens and trails, waterfront café and unique gift shop.

Web Site :
www.leacockmuseum.com.
Telephone : (705) 329-1908
FAX : (705)-326-5578
Mail : 50 Museum Dr., Box 625,
Orillia, ON, L3V 6K5

Orillia Farmers' Market

Since 1872, the Orillia Farmers' Market has served as a meeting place for the citizens of Orillia and local farms. Trucks loaded with fresh, in-season produce arrive early Saturday mornings to set up at one of the best "old-tyme" markets in Ontario! Along with the local produce, visitors find great home baking, preserves, specialty foods, crafts and live entertainment by the Orillia Folk Society. The market sets up beside the Opera House, downtown and is open every Saturday, year-round, from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.

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Telephone : (705) 326-1789
Mailing : 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300
Orillia , ON L3V 4Z8

Casino Rama

Try your luck ! Casino Rama has proven to be a very popular and entertaining spot which attracts thousands of visitors each day. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Couchiching, just minutes outside of Orillia.

Downtown Shopping

Discover the many services and specialty shops that our friendly downtown has to offer. It's all just a short stroll from the Port of Orillia and the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Port of Orillia

Orillia's waterfront is the pride of our community and a the jewel of the Trent-Severn waterway. Port services include but are not limited to ;

222 Fully Serviced Slips - accommodating Boats
up to 80 Ft., Information Centre, Fully Trained Marina Staff
Soft Drinks & Ice , Free Showers , Fishing Pier , Reservations Accepted, Steps to Downtown Orillia , Fantastic Shopping , L.C.B.O. , Laundromats, Excellent Restaurants , Grocery Stores and Drug Stores

$1.20 per foot. Includes water and hydro.
Free Shuttle to Casino Rama
Monitoring VHF Ch. 68
Please Radio for Assigned Docking . - More Information >>

OPP Headquarters, Shop & Museum

Orillia is proud to be the home of the Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters. The building (the Lincoln Alexander Building) is located at 777 Memorial Avenue. In addition to the admistrative office for OPP the site plays host to a unique gift shop and museum that is open to the general public.

Web Site : www.gov.on.ca/opp/.

 

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