City of Orillia - Municipality

09/13/2026

Council meeting Monday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.! 📣 Watch in person at Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.). The meeting may also be livestreamed through the City's YouTube channel and a portion will be held in closed session.

➡️ See what's on the agenda: https://orillia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx

09/11/2026

The flags at City facilities will be lowered to half-mast today to recognize 9/11.

09/10/2026

🎤 An award-winning evening of creativity returns to Orillia!

Join us for Culture Days Storytelling Slam Night on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Orillia Public Library.

Experience local stories, spoken word, music, dance, art and more, along with free creative activities and exhibitions from community partners. There will also be an open mic for those who want to share something spontaneously.

Last year’s event received the Culture Days Ontario Spotlight Award for Best Participatory Program. Come out and see what makes this community celebration so special!

📍 Orillia Public Library, Family Department
📅 Friday, Oct. 2
🕕 6 to 8:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission

Learn more at orillia.ca/culturedays
Read the full release: orillia.ca/news

Event partners: Orillia Business and Culture | Arts Orillia | Mariposa Arts Theatre | North Simcoe Arts | Orillia And Area Black Community Association | Lakehead University Orillia Campus | Orillia Public Library

09/09/2026

Let’s talk about the stormwater management in Orillia! ☔️⛈ Watch the video and get involved at your own pace! Share your feedback about the project at Orillia.ca/StormwaterSurvey

The review period is open now until September 18, 2026. Learn more at Orillia.ca/CSWM-MP

09/09/2026

🌳 Hundreds of new trees are taking root across Orillia!

Following the devastating 2025 ice storm that resulted in the loss of more than 700 trees across City parks and green spaces, the City of Orillia launched a major tree replanting program.

A $500,000 investment was approved by Council and to supplement this, the City has successfully obtained a $460,000 Green Municipal Fund grant, funded by the Government of Canada, to increase replanting efforts.

This year’s tree planting is nearing completion, including:
🌱 132 at Tudhope Park
🌱 34 at Kitchener Park
🌱 30 at Lankinwood Park
🌱 22 at the West Orillia Sports Complex
🌱 21 at Couchiching Beach Park
🌱 Many additional street tree plantings across Orillia

The project will continue in 2027. This important investment will help restore Orillia’s urban canopy, enhance green spaces, and grow a healthier, greener community for future generations.

Learn more about the grant: https://fcm.ca/en/news-media/news-release/government-canada-fcm-invest-67_8-million-urban-forestry-projects-through-growing-canada-community-canopies-initiative/backgrounder

09/08/2026

Escape to a charming pop-up farmers' market nestled among the gardens of the historic Leacock Museum National Historic Site! Admission to the market is free, self-guided tours of the museum will be offered throughout the day.

Explore the Leacock Museum, visit the boathouse, and shop local vendors. The perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon! 🌸

📆 Sunday, September 27
🕑 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Leacock Museum - 50 Museum Drive, Orillia

09/06/2026

Orillia’s crossing guards are ready to welcome everyone back to school! 💛🦺

The first day of school is an important reminder that safety should be everyone's top priority! ➡️ Slow down and stay alert in school zones, in heavy pedestrian areas and for stopping school buses. 🚸🚌

Together we can make this school year safe and successful. 🙌

09/04/2026

🏴‍☠️ Yo ho ho, know before ye go! There are road closures in Downtown Orillia on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Mississaga Street (from Albert Street to Front Street ), including Parking Lot #5, will be closed to vehicles from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Pirate Party event.

🚌Orillia Transit detour
The Georgian and West Ridge via Old Barrie Road routes will arrive and depart from West Street at the Downtown terminal. Two stops on the Laclie route will be bypassed:
• Peter Street beside Pizza Pizza
• Coldwater Street at Matchedash Street

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your trip.

🦜 More to explore:
Check out the Orillia Farmers' Market joining the fun along Mississaga Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Pirate Day at the Leacock Museum National Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (pirates attack between 10:30 and 11 a.m.!)

Learn more: orillia.ca/news