Orillia & Lake Country’s Guide for Slow-Down Experiences with Loved Ones This Season
It’s easy to get overwhelmed at this time of year: checking off mile-long lists of presents, dinners, and parties – while all lovely in moderation – can leave you feeling exhausted and caught in a whirlwind. That’s why it’s important to carve out the time to slow down and spend some quality time with your loved ones this season. Leave your worries at home and set out with intention to explore Orillia & Lake Country. We’ve got your guide to great experiences that allow for special time away from the hustle and bustle with what really matters.
—Photo by Experience Simcoe County
Quality Family Time
Step away from the screens and gadgets and find the wonder of the season with fun family activities! For outdoor adventure take to the hills for skiing at Mt. St. Louis Moonstone or tubing at Horseshoe Valley Resort.
Make it a family games night at Orillia’s board game café, Cards & Coasters. This hidden gem has become a popular hang out spot for friends and families looking to escape into fantasy fun, classic board games, and the wildest milkshakes you can imagine. Check back regularly for themed trivia nights and events!
Throw it back with some retro skating – no ice required! The Roller Skating Place, located at ODAS Park, is a fun family time to rock out to great music and try some classic roller skating. If ice skating is more your family’s vibe, be sure to check out free skate times available at rinks throughout the township.
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Wellness Escape
Whether you are looking to catch up with friends, find a romantic night away, or carve out some alone time, take a moment to relax for some restoration into the new year.
Orillia & Lake Country has a multitude of spa experiences for every desire. In Severn, relax at Cavana Ridge Luxury Spa where, from entry to exit, guests will be swept away by the luxurious ambiance, fully accessible services and amenities. Rawley Resort Spa & Marina offers treatments for a unique, holistic experience with waterside views and outdoor hot tub, lounge deck and sauna. In Rama First Nation, Casino Rama Resort’s Balance in Life Spa features a full compliment of spa offerings and is open to everyone with options for individuals, couples and groups.
In Oro-Medonte, Horseshoe Valley Resort’s Amba Spa invites you to treat yourself to a selection of soothing body treatments, massage therapy, facials, manicures, pedicures and more. Just next door, Vettӓ Nordic Spa offers the age-old tradition of Finnish hydrotherapy with outdoor pools, heated saunas, and steam rooms. Indulge in a massage and be sure to treat your senses at the delicious Nordic-inspired restaurant or in-spa bistro.
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Reconnect with nature and breathe fresh air on one of the region’s many trail systems. Hike and snowshoe through different canopied forests and winding paths along the Simcoe County Trails, Uhthoff Trail, or Scout Valley Trail. Cross-country ski on dedicated trail systems at Hardwood Ski & Bike or Horseshoe Valley Resort’s Nordic Centre.
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Staycation Retreat
Keep the chill vibes going and extend your quality time with a getaway package pairing rest and relaxation with all-inclusive experiences and local destination partnerships.
Start planning your winter slow-down experience in Orillia & Lake Country at OrilliaLakeCountry.ca/packages