Sunrise, Orillia Ontario Canada Video
Orillia, ORILLIA Orillia THE CITY OF ORILLIA ORILLIA ONTARIO Orillia Ontario Canada . This Sun Shine City .the city of orillia ,Orillia is known as the "Sunshine City", taking the moniker from the Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock. the city of orillia Many local businesses also use "Mariposa" in their names. The city council actively restricts the construction of large buildings downtown and seeks to maintain a certain "small town" look with regard to signs and decorations. Orillia, ORILLIA Orillia THE CITY OF ORILLIA ORILLIA ONTARIO Orillia Ontario Canada . This Sun Shine City .the city of orillia ,Orillia
Stephen Leacock House museum in Orillia
Many tourists and boaters are attracted to the city each year because of its waterfront park[citation needed] and its position as a gateway to Lake Country, cottage country in Muskoka, Algonquin Provincial Park, and other natural attractions. The city's waterfront has an extensive lakeshore boardwalk, a large park with two beaches, several playgrounds, an outdoor theatre, a touring ferry, and a children's' train.
The city of Orillia also is home to a large number of retirement homes (currently 9, with 4 more under construction). As such, it is often characterized as a "retirement community", although less than 18% of the city's population is actually over 65 (see below).
Orillia is home to an annual Perch Fishing Festival. Perch are netted, tagged, and released into the local lake, to be caught for prize money. This event also includes a large social gathering consisting of a "perch fry". Other popular annual festivals include the Leacock Festival, Blues Festival, Jazz Festival,Scottish Festival, and Beatles Festival (newly added to the city in September 7)
The Port of Orillia holds an annual "Christmas in June", which includes a boat decorating contest and turkey buffet, every June 24. Also, boat and cottage shows are held in June and August.
Orillia is the original and current site of the popular Mariposa Folk Festival.
The Royal Canadian Legion sponsors a yearly Scottish Festival at Couchiching Beach Park and Centennial Park in July each year. Marching banks from around the country participate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orillia
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