The Downtown Orillia BIA is located just an hour from the Greater Toronto Area, off of Hwy 11. Nestled near Lake Couchiching and positioned at the gateway to cottage country, Downtown Orillia is a thriving shopping area rich in culture featuring special events and festivals all year long.
22 AUG
All Day
22 AUG
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
04 SEP
All Day
Orillia — nestled between Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in Ontario — is a charming small city with big summer vibes. From waterside strolling to patios, arts and history, there’s lots to explore if you find yourself downtown this season. Here are five must-do experiences! 1. Soak Up the Waterfront
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The Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (DOBIA) is a member-based organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and advocating for Orillia’s downtown core. As a BIA, we work in partnership with local businesses, the City of Orillia, and community stakeholders to strengthen the downtown as a vibrant place to shop, work, visit, and gather.
BIAs are established under provincial legislation and funded through a levy paid by downtown property owners. This structure allows us to collectively invest in initiatives that support economic vitality, placemaking, promotion, and advocacy, benefiting the downtown as a whole.
Visiting the Sunshine City’s heritage downtown is made easier with convenient and affordable parking options. With a combination of Metered, Pay and Display Parking and even a convenient PassportParking App, staying, shopping and eating in Downtown Orillia is simpler than ever!
