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About Orillia
Orillia is a charming city in Central Ontario with a population of approximately 33,000 residents, located between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Known as the 'Sunshine City,' Orillia is famous as the childhood home of humorist Stephen Leacock and has a rich cultural heritage. The city offers a perfect blend of small-city amenities, waterfront beauty, and access to Ontario's lake country.
The city features a vibrant downtown with shops, restaurants, galleries, and the historic Orillia Opera House. Orillia is home to Casino Rama, a major entertainment destination, and the Stephen Leacock Museum celebrating the famous writer. The city's economy is based on tourism, retail, manufacturing, and serves as a regional center for Simcoe County. The waterfront areas along both lakes offer parks, beaches, marinas, and the scenic Millennium Park connecting the two lakes.
Highway 11 runs through Orillia, providing north-south access to Toronto (approximately 135 km south) and Muskoka cottage country to the north. Highway 12 branches east toward Orillia from Highway 400. Mississaga Street serves as the main downtown corridor, while Memorial Avenue and West Street are major routes. The city's unique position between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, connected by The Narrows waterway, provides exceptional waterfront access and makes Orillia a popular destination for boating and water sports.