12th annual Classic Car show in Orillia - Friday the 13th & 14th of August, 2010

If you love the style and romance of classic cars then head over to the 12th annual Classic Car Show in downtown Orillia, Ontario...right there, in cottage country you'll discover over 400 beauties lining the streets!

So yes, even though it's Friday the 13th, it's your lucky day because the car show begins today and goes through until late Saturday afternoon. Lake Couchiching is very close by so bring your swimming gear and take a dip! Downtown Orillia is also full of cute little stores and has some great eateries and live entertainment sooo, enjoy! ;)

Orillia, Ontario (downtown)
Friday, August 13th begins at 5pm and ends at 9 pm.
Saturday, August 14th begins at 9am and ends at 5 pm.

Call the Downtown Orillia office for more information.
Phone# 705-325-3261

50th annual Mariposa Folk Festival - Orillia, Ontario featuring Gordon Lightfoot!

Mariposa Folk Festival 2010
Orillia, Ontario - Tudhope Park on Lake Couchiching

This years July bash will mark the soon memorable, 50th anniversary of the Mariposa Folk Festival therefore, the musical talent for this year is nothing short of fantastic! Orillia's own Gordon Lightfoot will also be performing (check schedule) along with dozens and dozens of performers and musicians that are visiting from across the country.

There will also be an Artisan's village and hands on workshops from belly dancing to rug hooking. The festival is also right on Lake Couchiching so bring your swimwear so you can cool off. It's gong to be an awesome weekend to party like a cottage country folkstar!!

Musicians and artists performing at this year's Mariposa Folk Festival are...  

Alejandra Ribera, Ashley MacIsaac, Beyond the Pale, Breakmen, Caitlin Hanford, Catherine MacLellan, Chris McKhool, Chris Smither, Cindy Church, Dan Mangan, Dave Borins, Dave Gunning, David Francey and Mike Ford, Deep Dark Woods, Dennis Lee, Downchild Blues Band, Elliott BROOD, George Hewison, George Miller, Gordon Lightfoot, Grass Mountain Hobos, Gwen Swick, Holmes Hooke, Ian Tyson, Ianspotting, James Gordon, Jason Collett, Josh White Jr., Joshua Cockerill, Jowi Taylor, Kempencelts, Kennetts, Les Tireux d'Roches, Little Miss Higgins, Liziwe Mahashe, Louis-Philippe Robillard, Lynn Miles, Madison Violet, Magoo, Mark Douglas, Matt Andersen, Métis Fiddler Quartet, Michael Johnston, Mike Stevens, Mose Scarlett, Murray McLauchlan, Northern Jewels, Ohbijou, Oscar Brand, Quartette, Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick, Serena Ryder, Sharon & Bram, Sherry Lawson, Simone Johnston, Sultans of String, Sylvia Tyson, Todd Crowley's Musical Petting Zoo, Urban Fairytales, Whiteley Brothers, Wooden Sky and Zeus.

Tickets come in many shapes and forms...

The folk festival is an all day all wekend event so you will need to bring some comforts like chairs, blankets, food and beverate or money ;)

Day Passes

Friday Evening Pass $55
Saturday Pass $75
Sunday Pass $75

General Weekend Passes

Weekend Pass General Admission Age 25+ $109
Weekend Pass Young Adult Age 17-24, only $50.
Celebrate Mariposa's 50 for $50!
Weekend Pass Youth Age 13-16 $12

Camping Weekend Passes are available! (see website)

Stephen B. Leacock Museum - Orillia & Lake Couchiching - History

The Stephen Leacock Museum or the Stephen Leacock Memorial Home is a huge part of Orillia's literary history and has been situated on the shores of Lake Couchiching since 1928. The Leacock House, as it was known then, was built just minutes from the Port of Orillia on Old Brewery Bay and is open for viewing.

Stephen B. Leacock (1869 - 1944) was known worldwide for his profound knowledge, sense of humour and talent for writing; publishing books such as Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town and Nonsense Novels. The highly awarded author, economist and poli-sci fanatic led a very interesting, well rounded life and we are proud have his roots right here in cottage country. As well, the nearby shores of Lake Simcoe was home to Stephen Leacock and his family when he was a much younger lad, and is where he chose as his final resting place.

Leacock Museum

50 Museum Drive
Orillia, Ontario

Phone# 705-329-1908

Open 7 days a week from 9 am - 5 pm

Stroll the gorgeous grounds, gardens and museum then have afternoon tea and sandwiches or plan the perfect lakeside wedding!

Stephen B. Leacock

 

Lake Couchiching Sunset

Orillia's Annual Perch Fish Festival - Lake Simcoe & Lake Couchiching

Fishin' Fun for Everyone...Grab your Family, Friends & Fishing Gear

Join in the 29th Annual Orillia Perch Festival!

Toss your Line into the Beautiful Waters of Lake Simcoe & Lake Couchiching

for a chance to Win Great Prizes...if your Catch is the Lucky One!

The Orillia Perch Festival is one Canada's largest fishing derbies and it takes place right here in cottage country from Saturday, April 17th right thru until Saturday, May 8th 2010.

Pick your favorite fishin' hole and catch tagged Perch for awesome cash prizes or win daily, weekly or even the grand prize draw... you'll be grinnin' and braggin' with even more fish stories! ;)

Register once, but fish often for more chances to win! This fishing derby is registered as 'catch & release' so be sure to have a live well at the ready for storing your fish. Your Perch must be living, breathing and healthy enough that once weighed in, can also be released knowing it will survive.


Perch Headquarters
Tudhope Park
Hwy. 12S & Atherley Road

Orillia, L3V 4S7
Adults: $15.00 / Children Under 16: $5.00 - GST included
Registration & Weigh In's - Open daily between the hours of 7am to 7pm.

- Parking available on site
- Pets allowed
- Picnic areas (food and drink closeby)
- Public Washrooms


Opening Ceremonies
Friday, April 16, 2010
Starts at 7pm

Located at ODAS Park
500 Fairgrounds Rd.
Orillia, ON L3V 6H2

Phone # 705-325-0353


Special OPP Kids Day
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Starts at 11am thru 2pm
Located at Perch Headquarters (Tudhope Park)


Closing Ceremonies
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Starts at 7:00 pm
Located at the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Center
400 Memorial Avenue
Orillia, ON L3V 6J3
Phone # 705-325-9511


Perch Festival Live Release Program
Operated by the Orillia Fish & Game Conservation Club
For club information - Phone# 705-826-4263 or John 705-325-2864


To Register by Mail
Each person must register with their name, address, phone number, date of birth and payment.
You may mail in information for more than one person within the same envelope.

Send information and chegue to:

Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
150 Front St. South
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 4S7
Phone# 705-326-4424

Please pick up your registration at Perch Headquarters before you start fishing!

or

register at Trombly's Tackle Box
595 West Street South
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 5H7
Phone # 705-327-3474

Invading Species Awareness Program

Ministry of Natural Resources

Check out these Lake Simcoe perch caught in January 2010

Lake Simcoe Region - Ontario, Canada

Lake Simcoe & Lake Couchiching (Arial View)

North

South

Owning a piece of Lake Simcoe real estate is a much sought after dream wether you prefer year round or seasonal living, the choice is yours and the views are spectacular! Enjoy luxury estates, high end homes, summer cottages, winterized chalets, condos or private, secluded lakeshore lots.

Lake Simcoe is located in southern Ontario and is one of the largest freshwater lakes that freezes over completely in the winter. Ice fishing season booms on this lake every winter. Once the ice is safe fishermen of all ages begin to take to the lake hoping to land a huge Rainbow Trout or tasty Whitefish that melts in your mouth. The lake is bordered by Simcoe County, Durham Region, and York Region. The city of Barrie is located on Kempenfelt Bay, and Orillia is located at the entrance to Lake Couchiching. The watershed draining into the lake contains a population of roughly half a million people, including the northern portion of the Greater Toronto Area. Lake Simcoe contains smaller residential towns and communities, including Keswick on Cook's Bay, Sutton, Jackson's Point, Pefferlaw and Udora among others.

The lake measures approx. 30 km (19 mi) long and 25 km (16 mi) wide. The thumb forms Kempenfelt Bay on the west, the wrist Lake Couchiching to the north, and the extended finger is Cook's Bay on the south. From the east, the Talbot River part of the Trent-Severn Waterway is the most important river draining into Lake Simcoe, connecting the lake with the Kawartha lakes system and Lake Ontario. From its connection to Lake Couchiching the Severn River is the only drainage from the lake to Georgian Bay. The canal locks of the Trent-Severn Waterway make this connection navigable.

Orillia Chamber of Commerce

Barrie Chamber of Commerce

Trent-Severn Waterway