Casino Rama, Orillia

September 14th, 15th & 16th

Flanked by two shimmering lakes, Simcoe and Couchiching, Orillia is a vibrant community and popular tourist destination located a short
90-minute drive north of Toronto.

The picturesque downtown features a variety of shops and restaurants. Many private vessels ripple the waters, as does the public cruise boat, the Island Princess. The Port of Orillia, a 222 slip transient marina, hosts major events including the Spring Boat Show, Centre of Power Poker Run and Boat and Cottage Show. The city has a few public beaches for those wishing to wiggle their toes in the sand, although one of the finest is slightly east of Orillia in Mara Provincial Park.

The city beams with prideOrillia house over two of its past residents—international folk star Gordon Lightfoot, whose name was given to the auditorium in the historic 1874 Orillia 

Visitors can participate in the hands-on displays or view interesting exhibits and artifacts at the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) Museum. The prospect of wealth and dazzling stage shows beckon people to Casino Rama, an extravagant entertainment centre located inRama, a first nations community on the Chippewas of Rama First Nation reserve.Opera House, and esteemed humourist Stephen Leacock, whose summer home has become a museum in his honour.