Discover the natural beauty of our region through the destinations that call Orillia & Lake Country home. It’s in Our Nature highlights destinations working with the land and creating experiences that are sustainable to preserving the local landscape.
Oro-Medonte’s newest craft beverage destination, Woodfolk Cider makes use of the rolling hillsides to plant orchards of apple trees for the finest ciders.
Scout Valley is a protected property with the Couchiching Conservancy and owned by the City of Orillia. Featuring loop trails for hiking with a variety of natural habitats.
Mountain bike, hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski within the canopied hills of Oro-Medonte at Hardwood Ski & Bike. This four season adventure park is an excellent way to discover the region’s natural landscape.
Nestled in the Township of Severn’s Uhthoff region, each spring Maple Grove Syrup produces traditional maple syrup products from sugar maple trees pouring liquid gold. During syrup season, visitors can walk tap-lined trails and see the boiling process at work.
Black River Wilderness Park is a family campground owned and operated by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. Enjoy the serenity and wonderment of nature with your family in the midst of the beautiful Black River, which flows through this wilderness park and campground comprised of 180 acres of wilderness. Walk and hike the many interpretive trails or bring your canoe or kayak and paddle along the Black River following the route of many indigenous ancestors through the area. The park operates May through to Thanksgiving, offering interpretive trails and programming, a weekly indigenous vendors market, crafts, activities and so much more!
