This summer OMAH and Sustainable Orillia are partnering to offer a brand new walking tour: Historical Couchiching Beach Park. On Saturday August 13, 2022 we will be operating four tours throughout the day which begin at the Sustainable Orillia booth in front of the Legion, and travel to the other end of the park. Tours […]
This summer OMAH and Sustainable Orillia are partnering to offer a brand new walking tour: Historical Couchiching Beach Park. On Saturday August 13, 2022 we will be operating four tours throughout the day which begin at the Sustainable Orillia booth in front of the Legion, and travel to the other end of the park. Tours […]
Quill, Bead and Caribou Hair Tufted Medallions Wednesday, August 17, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quill, Bead and Caribou Hair Tufted Medallions with British Columbia-based artist Crystal Behn Crystal Behn is a British Columbia-based Dene artist who has dedicated her journey to learning the traditional ways of harvesting meat and fur and the art of […]
This summer OMAH’s popular guided downtown walking tour returns. Gangs, Guns and Grog is themed around Orillia in the 1870s, a time in which there was a licensed pub for every 150 citizens and it was legal to carry a loaded and concealed firearm. 1870s Orillia was chaos, and we are so excited to tell […]
On Friday nights, OMAH will be running guided, history walking tours all around the downtown. Join your guide for a fascinating excursion through the Orillia of the past as we share stories of famous local people and places. Some stories are sure to bring back memories, and maybe some will be new to you! Tours […]
Take a guided Zoom tour through photographs of some of the OMAH collection's greatest hidden treasures. Your guide will discuss an array of artifacts from both the art and the history collection. Through Zoom's chat feature, participants can ask questions of their guide white exploring the collection via slideshow.
This summer OMAH’s popular guided downtown walking tour returns. Gangs, Guns and Grog is themed around Orillia in the 1870s, a time in which there was a licensed pub for every 150 citizens and it was legal to carry a loaded and concealed firearm. 1870s Orillia was chaos, and we are so excited to tell […]
Friday, August 26, 2022 on Zoom 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm COST: $5 PER TICKET
On Friday nights, OMAH will be running guided, history walking tours all around the downtown. Join your guide for a fascinating excursion through the Orillia of the past as we share stories of famous local people and places. Some stories are sure to bring back memories, and maybe some will be new to you! Tours […]
Introduction to Indonesian Batik with Vancouver-based artist Bernarda Antony Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Batik is the art of wax resist dyeing on fabric, and Bernarda Antony works in the art of Indonesian batik. Through traditional motifs, she incorporates legends and folklore into her elegant designs and maintains a connection to her […]
Take a guided Zoom tour through photographs of some of the OMAH collection's greatest hidden treasures. Your guide will discuss an array of artifacts from both the art and the history collection. Through Zoom's chat feature, participants can ask questions of their guide white exploring the collection via slideshow.
This summer OMAH’s popular guided downtown walking tour returns. Gangs, Guns and Grog is themed around Orillia in the 1870s, a time in which there was a licensed pub for every 150 citizens and it was legal to carry a loaded and concealed firearm. 1870s Orillia was chaos, and we are so excited to tell […]
