Orillia Activities on a Budget!
- hafahappy4ever
- Feb 18, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Top 8 Cost Effective Things to do in Orillia for Couples
Love Nature? Orillia has several great trails for hiking or walking.
Check out this link for a full listing: Ontariotrails.on.ca
Since Orillia is surrounded by beautiful lakes, we recommend any of the trails near the water- Just off Lake Couchiching at Tudhope Park the trail meanders right passed Moose beach.
The famous Gordon Lightfoot trail goes past Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching, and Moose beach. There are many other trails in the area skirting swamps, ponds, creeks, bridges and animal sanctuaries.
Orillia Museum of Art and History $5.00.
Location - 30 Peter Street South, Orillia Ontario.
Located in downtown Orillia, this art museum encourages walk-in business along with bookings for Birthday parties and tours.
Every year Orillia hosts a "Streets Alive" festival on Peter and Mississauga Streets. You can enjoy art from the past year art all over Orillia with every block showing something beautiful to see.
Cards and Coasters
Location - 58 Mississauga St E 2nd Floor Orillia, Ontario
Unlimited play for $5.00.
Cards and Coasters is a locally owned small business that prides themselves on fun. With hundreds of board and card games to be enjoyed you can meet up with friends or even for a date night experience. With lots of space and seating kick back and enjoy your evening on customer furniture.
The business takes bookings for birthday parties, tournaments, and trivia nights.
Lots of great food and drinks at an unbeatable price.
Only Con is the facility is not wheelchair accessible yet.
201 Grill and Game Bar
Location: 201 Woodside Dr, Orillia Ontario
Located inside the Quality Inn Hotel, this fun destination is easy to get to and has plenty of space inside. Entertain yourself and your family for several hours with bowling, pool, bumper cars, and arcade games.
Casino Rama Hotel
Location: 5899 Rama Rd, Rama, ON
The front entrance of the hotel has a lounge to the left with lots of comfortable seating, a fireplace and a piano. If you time it right, you may be in for a treat with live entertainment. There is a nearby bar for non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. You can be under 18 to enjoy the hotel ambience.
For adults, 18+ only, you can purchase tickets to any of the concert scheduled throughout the year. Top acts from around the world you won't want to miss.
Karaoke at Lake Country Grill
Location: 425 West St N
Ready to sing a song to beat your boredom. Lake Country Grill hosts karaoke night on Saturdays. Lots of parking and seating this cozy cottage atmosphere is a great place to gather with friends and family.
Check out their website for daily specials and other activities they host.
Saturday Morning Farmers' Markets
Location -36 Mississauga Street West, Orillia, Ontario AND 4500 Fairground Road, Severn, Ontario
Both Locations are great. Start your weekend off with a leisurely stroll to see art, music and scenery.
Local vendors display handcrafted items offering something for everyone. Support the local community while sampling the best meat, cheese, honey and coffee in the area.
If you are lucky, you may be able to pet a farm animal or two.
Galaxy Cineplex Orillia
Location - 865 W Ridge Blvd Orillia, Ontario
Check out the top box office hits at the Galaxy Cineplex.
Enjoy concession food, frozen yogurt and arcade games.
Prices vary but Tuesday is cheap night.
Once a year in late October the Cineplex plays free movies and all concession food is at a reduced priced. Part of these proceeds go to a charity.
Now you have these 8 sources of Orillia entertainment on a budget there is no excuse for you to stay home. Head out for a date and try some of these activities! Let us know about your adventures!
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