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Orillia’s Services
Ontario’s all-natural playground, Orillia is a place with small town charm that celebrates its heritage, while looking towards its future. Currently there are approximately 31,000 residents.

In a national survey by the Real Estate Investment Network, Orillia has been ranked among the top 10 communities in Ontario and Canada in which to buy commercial and income property. The community is just over an hour’s drive from the GTA. Following is a list of some of the services offered in Orillia and where to find additional information.
FAQ ABOUT ORILLIA AND SERVICES | ORILLIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Academic Institutions
- LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY (TWO CAMPUSES)
- GEORGIAN COLLEGE
- OPP TRAINING ACADEMY
Projects
- LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY (TWO CAMPUSES)
- GEORGIAN COLLEGE
- OPP TRAINING ACADEMY
Cultural Opportunities
ORILLIA MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY
Home to over 10,000 donated artifacts,
illustrating the heritage city of Orillia and the
surrounding area including archival documents,
photographs and art by Samuel Benfield Steele,
Arthur Shilling and Franklin Carmichael.ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE
Features dance, music and theatre events for
adults and kids.- LEACOCK MUSEUM
Steven Leacock’s summer home showing
manuscripts, memorabilia and photos from his
life.
Festivals & Events
- WINTER CARNIVAL – February
- GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT – April
- PERCH FESTIVAL – May
- ARTS FOR PEACE – June
- MOVIES IN THE PARK – June – August
- CANADA DAY – ORILLIA’S LARGEST
FREE FESTIVAL - MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL – July
- SCOTTISH FESTIVAL – July
- BEATLES CELEBRATION AND
STREET FESTIVAL
BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVALS – June – August - CLASSIC CAR SHOW – August
- STARRY NIGHT ART WALK – August
- WASHAGO MUSIC FESTIVAL – August
- ORILLIA JAZZ FESTIVAL – October
- SANTA CLAUS PARADE – November
Healthcare
PHYSICIANS IN ORILLIA
ontariodoctordirectory.caDENTISTS IN ORILLIA
yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/Dentists/Orillia+ON- ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Considered one of the best regional hospitals in the province. Recently grew by 50% following
an $83-million expansion and redevelopment; Orillia also offers an array of specialized healthcare
services, social services, and long-term care facilities.
Petcare
- COLBORNE STREET PET HOSPITAL
www.colbornestreetpethospital.com
77 Colborne W
Orillia, ON
(705) 327-2112 - PINE GROVE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
www.pinegroveveterinaryhospital.ca 4351 Burnside Line
Orillia, ON
(705) 325-2279
OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
- SWIMMING
- BOATING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- CAMPING
- CYCLING
- SNOWSHOEING
- ICE FISHING
- SNOWMOBILING
- SKIING
Golf
- ORILLIA GOLF COURSE
- COUCHICHING GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
- HAWK RIDGE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
- HORSESHOE GOLF COURSE
- LAKE ST GEORGE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
- SHANTY BAY GOLF CLUB
- BONAIRE GOLF
Natural Attractions & Recreation
- CASINO RAMA
- TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY
386-km system of lakes and rivers stretching
from Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario - WATERFRONT PARKS, PUBLIC BEACHES
- LAKE SIMCOE AND LAKE COUCHICHING
Area Ski Resorts
- HORSESHOE VALLEY RESORT
- MOUNT ST. LOUIS/ MOONSTONE
- PINE RIDGE SKI CLUB
- SNOW VALLEY SKI RESORT
Shopping
- DOWNTOWN ORILLIA
Home to more that 150 shops, restaurants,
salons and other services – less than 15 minutes - ORILLIA SQUARE MALL
Located off Hwy 11 – features more than 50
stores – less than 10 minutes - WEST RIDGE
Home to Lakehead University and West Orillia
Sports Complex as well as big box stores, shops
restaurants and a movie theatre – 15 minutes - LCBO
5 minutes away at 293 Coldwater Road W.