Exploring
Orangeville 10 Things To Do... Outdoor Adventure
1 Trails & Parks Hike or bike 13 kms of scenic trails. Visit one of 33 parks and playgrounds with lots of options to run and play, skateboard, BMX, and splash. Visiting in the winter? Tie up the blades and enjoy one of the outdoor rinks.
2 Island Lake Conservation Area How much time do you have? Island Lake offers a full day of adventure or a few hours of fun. Watercraft rentals, windsurfing, fishing, paddle boarding, all-season groomed trails, a wading beach, volleyball court, picnic facilities, ice surfing and ice fishing await.
Culture & Heritage
3 Art Walk of Tree Sculptures 4 Historic Downtown Can you find them all? More than 50 tree sculptures are scattered throughout Orangeville and put art front and centre. Grab a Tree Sculpture guidebook and go on a hunt to find the many pieces located throughout Town. From the Moose with Attitude to the Hobbit House, everyone has a favourite.
Take a leisurely stroll along Broadway and its side streets and enjoy one of the most beautiful downtowns in Ontario. Use your coupon in one of the Downtown’s unique specialty shops. Don’t forget to pick up the “Footsteps From Our Past” guide as you explore the Town’s historic architecture.
Tourism inquiries are welcome! Visit www.orangevilletourism.ca and www.downtownorangeville.ca Drop in to the Visitor Information Centre (200 Lakeview Court, Orangeville) Call us at 1-855-415-8687 or 519-415-8687 Email tourism@orangeville.ca
Indoor Recreation
5 Recreation Centres If you need to work off those “road legs,” Orangeville’s two recreation centres can help. Pools, rinks, and an indoor walking/jogging track offer easy family fun or active alone time. A branch library provides a quiet oasis for reading and learning.
6 Drop-In Fitness Classes Have an hour to spare? Check out one of Orangeville’s drop-in programs. From yoga to Zumba® to spinning, the Town’s drop-in classes deliver a great solution for a quick workout.
Activities & Shopping
7 Family-Friendly Fun Whether the kids need to relax or are looking for action, our businesses offer all kinds of possibilities. Check out Pottery Parties Studio for budding artists, Jungle Oasis for indoor action and adventure, play the latest games at Koros Games, or visit Galaxy Cinemas for many viewing options.
8 Shopping & Dining Whatever you’re craving, the mixture of eateries will satisfy all appetites. Dine in and relax or get your meal to go and explore our wonderful attractions. Shopping options vary from the Downtown’s unique specialty shops and boutiques to familiar stores located in our shopping centres.
Attractions
9 The Credit Valley Explorer Tour Train Take a 74-km adventure aboard the Credit Valley Explorer. Experience stunning fall colours, brunch or a romantic dinner aboard the Twilight train, or a special trip with Santa on one of the year-round or seasonallythemed tours. Tickets booked at www.creditvalleyexplorer.com
10 Theatre Orangeville & Opera House Enjoy Theatre Orangeville’s first-class professional live theatre in Orangeville’s historic Opera House or take in another Opera House event. Everyone can share the magic. www.theatreorangeville.ca
Festivals & Events
• Maple Syrup Festival (late March) • Orangeville Farmers’ Market (Weekly MayOctober, Indoor winter dates vary)
• Blues & Jazz Festival (1st weekend in June) • Canada Day Events & Fireworks (July 1st) • Founders’ Day and Art Walk
• Ribfest (3rd weekend in July) • Taste of Orangeville and Rotary Beer Fest (3rd weekend in August)
• Harvest Celebration (4th Saturday in October) • Moonlight Magic (3rd Friday in November) • Christmas in the Park (December Evenings)
(1st Saturday in July)
Visit www.orangevilletourism.ca for details.