Orillia Ontario: AHHHH! Relax!
Orillia Ontario, a town that feels like a resort Do you want to get away from the city but still have all the conveniences of an urban centre? Hungering for a taste of cottage country without spending too much time in travel? Then Orillia Ontario may be just the spot for you. I recently spent three lazy days relaxing in this little lakeside town, which lies a couple of hours north of Toronto. Orillia feels more like a resort than a town, as the core is small and walkable and everything seems to have been designed for a visitor’s pleasure and leisure. Like a resort, the town offers many attractions to amuse guests: live theatre and music, museum visits, restaurants, spas, shopping, and even, a short drive away, a casino for those looking to court Lady Luck. 
Orillia's waterfront is its biggest attraction for many visitors, including me. Although I'm not one of the hundreds of boaters who use their port every week, I'm a big fan of the water. Just put me on the boardwalk of a lovely lake where I can stroll up and down and admire the yachts coming and going, or take me on a cruise so I can admire the cottages (mansions, really!) lining its shores, and I'm perfectly mellow and stress-free! Talk about instant therapy.But the town's attractions don't stop there. Here's a sample of some of them. THE ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE See details about these attractions on my page on Orillia Attractions. Speaking of heritage homes, there are several B and Bs in towns and most of them are located in century-old cottages in the leafy downtown district just west of the main drag, Mississauga Street. I stayed at the Casa Dizon B and B, owned by a gracious couple who retired and ran away from Toronto to cottage country several years ago and have been living happily-ever-after. My only complaint was that after three days of staying here, I came home so pampered by the multi-course gourmet breakfasts that it took me nearly a week to recover from the withdrawal. Here's the contact info for the boat cruise: And check out my page on Orillia Attractions for more details. I can't wait til next summer. I'm going back!
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