Where Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching meet you’ll find the City of Orillia. This thriving urban centre is the perfect gateway to your trip on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail into nearby Severn Township, Simcoe County and further north to the Muskokas. Orillia has scads of waterfront, including beaches, parks, heritage sites and marinas. Beyond the Trail, scenic paths follow the waterfront itself. You’ll never be far from that light dancing on the water.
You’ll find all the amenities you need, and many you didn’t realize you wanted—how about a Texas sized Donut or a world famous butter tart!?—in town, from multiple accommodations, tons of restaurants, bakeries and parks and facilities ranging from watersports to hiking. The City is a hub of trails, with connections to the Ganaraska Hiking Trail and the Great Trail heading east and north and the Simcoe County Loop Trail with its popular connection to nearby Barrie.
A haven of urban comforts nested in idyllic countryside, Orillia is a great destination and an ideal gateway onto the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.
Trail Attributes
Distance: 3km
Follows the unpaved Uhthoff Trail to Couchiching Beach Park
Trail Tips:
The Trail may just reach Lake Couchiching, but there is tons more to experience along Orillia’s beautiful waterfront. Continue following the Simcoe County Loop Trail signage further into town!
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
