City of Orillia - Municipality

06/08/2026

Today, the City of Orillia joined community members and Lake Country Pride for a Pride Month flag raising ceremony at the Orillia Opera House.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity, contributions, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, while reaffirming our commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive community for all.

Thank you to Lake Country Pride for organizing this meaningful event and for the work they do year-round to foster connection, awareness, and belonging throughout our community.

Happy Pride Month, Orillia! 🌈

06/05/2026

🎶 Music in the Park returns to Orillia's waterfront this summer!

Enjoy 13 free concerts at the Rotary Aqua Theatre in Couchiching Beach Park, featuring everything from big band classics and movie soundtracks to rock, country, folk, pop, and family-friendly entertainment.

🎺 Sunday Evening Band Concert Series
• Sundays beginning June 28
• New music decade featured each week
• Finale celebrating favourite movie soundtracks
• Show up dressed for each featured era!

🎸 Lakeside Live Concert Series
• Saturdays beginning July 11
• Performances spanning rock, country, pop, funk, indie, and folk
• Youth showcase
• Kiddie concert
• Enjoy food trucks on select evenings and lawn games

All concerts run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of free live music by the waterfront all summer long.

Interested in supporting this signature summer event? Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

🎵 View the full schedule: orillia.ca/musicinthepark
👉Read the full release: orillia.ca/music

06/05/2026

🚌🚧 Transit detour for Georgian, West Ridge via Cold Water Rd, and West Ridge via Old Barrie Rd routes: buses will detour from Mississaga St E using Colborne St W, then returning regular to routes.

📅Starting now until June 8 to 12, 2026 due to road construction.

06/03/2026

👏 Today we celebrated our City crossing guards at a Thank You Lunch to honour the incredible dedication of these hard-working individuals. These friendly faces play a vital role in keeping students and community members safe every day, no matter the weather!

One crossing guard shared an important reminder: "Everybody has to be aware. I hope from now until the end of the school year that everybody stays safe at the crosswalks - because we all want to go home safe to our families."

Join us in celebrating School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week and recognizing the amazing people who go above and beyond for our community! 🦺

Interested in making a difference as a crossing guard substitute? We're always looking for dedicated individuals to help keep our community safe. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

06/03/2026

📖Let the Library know what programs you love and improvements you'd like to see!

The Orillia Public Library is planning for the future, and we want your input! What programs do you love? What would you like to see more of? How can we make OPL even better for our community?

Take our Strategic Plan Survey in just 3–5 minutes and help shape the next chapter of your library. Plus, you could win a $200 grocery gift card OR Apple AirPods!

Take the Survey now: https://tinyurl.com/3bzwxr5u

Survey closes June 19. Printed copies are also available at the Library.

06/02/2026

Construction season has started in Orillia!🚧🦺

This summer, roads and sidewalks across the city will be getting a refresh, with some projects already underway. Residents along the project areas will be notified before work starts, but if these routes are part of your daily travels, plan ahead or use alternate routes. 🚗🗺️

👉There’s more! An extra $1.2 million will be invested to fast-track next year’s projects into this year’s construction season. This means even more roads will be completed in the coming months. More updates to come. 👏

📅Roads planned for resurfacing to take place throughout the summer:
• Colborne Street East (from Front Street to Veterans’ Way) starting end of May
• Tudhope Park (from Highway 12 to Parking Lot) starting end of May
• Western Avenue (from Matchedash Street South to Peter Street South) starting end of May
• Dunlop Street (from Mississaga Street West to Colborne Street West) starting end of May
• Westmount Drive South (from Mississaga Street West to George Street) starting end of May
• Brant Street West (from Park Street to Patrick Street) starting end of May
• Gill Street (from James Street East to Highway 12) starting early June
• James Street (from James Court to West Street South) starting end of May
• Mississaga Street West (from Quinn Avenue to Barrie Road) starting end of May
• Coldwater Street (from Front Street North to West Street North) starting early June
• Forest Avenue South (from Atherley Road to Lankin Boulevard) starting early June
• Colborne Street West (from Dunedin Street to Dallas Street) starting early June

📅 Sidewalks planned for replacement throughout the summer:
• Mary Street from McKenzie Street to Nottawasaga Street (South Side) starting end of May
• Bayview Parkway from Oxford Street to Crawford Street (West Side) starting mid June
• Mississaga Street West from Volunteer Drive to Dunlop Street (South Side) starting early June
• West Street South from Elgin Street to King Street (Both Sides) starting early June
• Emily Street from Coldwater Road West to Nottawasaga Street (East Side) starting early June
• Matchedash Street North from Coldwater Street East to Neywash Street (West Side) starting early June
• Simcoe Street from Gill Street to High Street (South Side) starting mid June
• Barrie Road from West Street South to Andrew Street South (North Side) starting early June
• Patrick Street at Nottawasaga Street (Northwest Corner) starting mid-June
• Veterans’ Way Curb Replacement starting early June
• McKinnell Street from Bleeker Street to Frederick Street (South Side) starting early June
• Albert Street North from Nottawasaga Street to Mississaga Street West (East Side) starting early June
• East Street from James Street to Atherley Road (West Side) starting mid June

This information is also available at Orillia.ca/Construction.

When approaching construction zones:
🚧Follow signage and directions
🕗Expect delays plan alternate route

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. The City of Orillia recognizes and honours Indigenous Peoples for their important contributions in shaping the place we call home. Take time to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, but also find moments for reflection on the ongoing impacts of colonization and how we can all contribute to reconciliation.

Have an event you’d like to promote? Individuals and organizations offering experiential activities to the public, such as workshops, classes, festivals, and other events, are encouraged to submit the events to our community calendar at Orillia.ca/Calendar

Learn more about Indigenous History Month: canada.ca/national-indigenous-history-month

06/01/2026

The City of Orillia is proud to support and celebrate the diversity that enriches our community. Pride Month is celebrated every June as a part of Pride Season (June-September). It honours the resilience, history, and achievements of 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) individuals in Canada and around the world. Pride is a time to celebrate identity, promote visibility and inclusion, and acknowledge the ongoing work of advocates who continue to push for equality and human rights.

Please join us at 11 am on Monday, June 8th for a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony!

The ceremony will be held outside of the Orillia Opera House at 20 Mississaga Steet West, Orillia.

Hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

Every school day, no matter the weather, Orillia’s crossing guards are out helping students get to and from school safely. ♥️🚸 Next week, join us in celebrating School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week and recognizing the amazing people who go above and beyond for our community! 👏🦺

If you see your crossing guard next week, be sure to give them a smile, a wave, or a big “thank you”. 💛 Crossing guards are there to keep everyone safe, remember to slow down, pay attention, and always be ready to stop at a school crossing.‼️

Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

05/29/2026

Don’t forget! Join us for the Accessibility Awareness Open House on June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Orillia Public Library.

This free community event is a chance to explore local accessibility services, programs, and supports available in Orillia.

🚍 Explore transit buses and see accessibility features in action
🌊 Learn about adaptive water skiing
🏥 Connect with local health, wellness, and support organizations
🏆 Celebrate at the 2026 Accessibility Champion presentation
and more!

Learn more: orillia.ca/access

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