EVENTS
Orillia & Lake Country is your four season destination, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area's four season playground in Simcoe County.
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Horseshoe for the Holidays
December 23, 2023 - January 6, 2024
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Experience the Magic in Horseshoe Valley’s own Winter Wonderland!
December 23th, 2023 – January 6th, 2024
Suit up and hit the slopes for the day or strap on some snowshoes or cross country skis and explore the beauty of the Copeland Forest in the winter. Let Horseshoe Resort be your home for the holidays and Winter Break while the kids are out of school!
All our winter activities will be OPEN during the holidays with full hours! (pending Mother Nature)
- Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snow Tubing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fat Biking
- Snowshoeing
- Ice Skating
Event Schedule
| Sip & Skate | 1:00 – 3:00pm – Bring your ice skates for a spin around the rink and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. | |
| December 23 | Toy Soldier on Stilts |
11:00am – 3:00pm around the Après Patio |
| December 24 | Live Music Nemesis Duo Jingle & Mingle with Santa & Our Slopeside Circus |
11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm – Beat boxer and electric violinist, Scott Jackson and Dr. Draw.
11:30am – 3:30pm go ice skating, lounge on the Après Patio or even hit the slopes with Santa and his circus friends |
| December 25 | Merry Christmas
Snowflake Princess & Snowflake Kid |
Winter activities are open regular hours!
Come out and meet Snowflake Princess & Snowflake Kid |
| December 26 | Boxing Day
Slopeside Busker Entertainment |
Winter activities are open regular hours!
11:00am – 3:00pm – Brant Fire Guy On-Hill Juggling, Circus J and Circus Drummer on the Après Patio |
| December 27 | Snowflake Princess & Snowflake Kid | Come out and meet Snowflake Princess & Snowflake Kid, awesome winter buskers strolling on the Après Patio |
| December 28 | Fire Guy | 12:30pm, 3:00pm and 5:30pm – Will he eat the flames?! Be amazed with fiery tricks performed on the Après Patio |
| December 29 | Juggling Glow Guy | See the incredible talent as this performer juggles live beside the hill |
| December 30 | Bubbles & Fire Shows | Come watch Zoe & Colleen present an engaging bubble and fire show for the whole family! |
| December 31 | INDOORS
NYE Alpine Gala Dinner & Dance
NYE Crazy Horse Bash
ON THE PATIO NorthFIRE Circus NYE Fireworks Show |
6pm in the Alpine Room, Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Adults – $79.99 | Kids – $39.99
Book directly with John Gresseux by email at johng@horseshoeresort.com or call 705-835-2790 ext. 1304
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9pm at Crazy Horse Sports Bar & Grill, ages 19+, $20 cover required, includes favours and champagne toast, Go West will be open for all ages until 11pm for late night menu, Kyle McAdams will be playing live music until 1am, no reservations or advanced tickets _
Starting at 9pm, be amazed by a fire show on the Après Patio featuring Dr. Draw. Remember the evening and take a photo with your family and friends at our photo area! Enjoy a light show down the slopes at 9:50pm. Finally, take in the stunning firework display at 10pm, viewable from Après Patio. The Tiki Hut will be open for beverages until 10pm.
Our community shuttle will be available at a first-come, first-driven basis from 5pm – 12am. |
| January 1 | Scott Jackson | See Scott perform beatboxing LIVE! |
| January 2 | Juggling Glow Guy | See the incredible talent as this performer juggles live beside the hill |
| January 3 | Fire Guy | 12:30pm, 3:00pm and 5:30pm – Will he eat the flames?! Be amazed with fiery tricks performed on the Après Patio |
| January 4 | The Steve Goodtime Variety Show | 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm – Join the fun, experience fantastic tricks and lots of laughs – don’t forget your camera! |
| January 5 | Our Slopeside Circus | Hit the slopes with Horseshoe favourites Fire Guy, Circus Jonathan, and The Circus Drummer |
| January 6 | Live Music Nemesis Duo | 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm – Beat boxer and electric violinist, Scott Jackson and Dr. Draw. |
| January 7 | Live DJ | Dance to the beats along the slopeside with a DJ mixing live! |
