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College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Orillia Campus? Looking for something fun to do ?

• Spend some time at the  – a stone’s throw from downtown. You can even visit French’s historic hot dog stand, which has been around since 1920!
• Practise your flips, grinds, ollies and nollies, or get crazy and attempt a Casper Slide at the outdoor .
• Pop over to the for a tasty treat or pick up some healthy, fresh food at the at the Orillia Fairgrounds.
• Grab your shoes and go for a hike in .
• You don’t have to be in Police Foundations to tour the .
• Try your luck in an – we dare you!
• Walk one of the in and around Orillia, like Tudhope Park, Couchiching Park or Bass Lake Provincial Park.
• Hit the links at or .
• Love live music? Check out the , the or one of the many concerts at .
• If you’re into reptiles, you’ll love .
• Enjoy a yummy cup of Joe at and some live music too!
• Visit the or the .
• Pick up a few bargains at in ODAS Park or browse local shops like Closet Jems, Studio 11, Harold + Ferne: The Local Goods Co., and Manticore Books.

The Orillia ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Students’ Association (GCSA) also hosts many events throughout the year. Drop by the GCSA office in room A111 to learn more. You can also .

This post was originally published June 2019 and updated July 2022 and June 2024.