Orillia Ontario Map

About Orillia, Ontario

Orillia is a city in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Orillia is located at 44.6043°N, 79.4239°W.

Orillia rests on the narrow land bridge separating Lake Simcoe from Lake Couchiching, a geographical gift that has shaped its story and its spirit. It lies 30.1 km south-south-west of Gravenhurst, ON (from Gravenhurst, ON: bearing 193°T), and is situated 11.4 km south-south-west of Cumberland Beach. The land here, gently rolling towards the water's edge, was once a vital corridor for Indigenous peoples, a place of gathering and passage long before European settlement. Its early economy, deeply entwined with the natural bounty of the surrounding landscape, flourished through logging and the burgeoning trade routes facilitated by its strategic waterways. This connection to the water, to the deep blue expanse of the lakes and the murmuring flow of the connecting Narrows, continues to define Orillia, imbuing its everyday life with a particular, unhurried cadence, especially when the late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the water. The air itself often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wilder spaces that embrace this settled place. The cultural character of Orillia is a rich blend, touched by the legacy of its founder, Stephen Conger, and later by the enduring presence of its most famous adopted son, the humourist Stephen Leacock, whose summer home remains a cherished landmark. The Orillia Opera House stands as a beacon of local arts, while the waterfront, dotted with parks and piers, draws residents and visitors alike to its lively shores. While Orillia does not host major universities, its community colleges contribute to the intellectual hum, and the local sports teams, particularly those on the ice, stir a fierce and loyal pride in the townsfolk. The Mariposa Folk Festival, a cornerstone event, draws music lovers from far and wide, celebrating a heritage of performance and storytelling that resonates deeply within the Orillia spirit.

About This Orillia Map Page

Explore Orillia, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.6043, -79.42392. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Orillia includes the postal code (L3V), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Orillia is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.