HOMEGROWN

The Story of Orillia

September 26, 2026 – September 25, 2027

ON EXHIBIT

Discover the story of Orillia

 

Homegrown explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Orillia over thousands of years.

From Mnjikaning to the rise of industry, tourism, and the city we know today, discover the stories that make Orillia home.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

September 26, 2026 – September 25, 2027

Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
Orillia, Ontario

Included with museum admission

A story thousands of years in the making

Orillia has been shaped by its relationship with the land and water, by the people who have called this place home, and by generations of change. Homegrown invites visitors to explore that story and discover how the community has grown into the city we know today.

Historic image of Mnjikaning near Orillia

MNJIKANING

Historic photograph of logs from Orillia's early industrial era

INDUSTRY

Historic passenger ships at the waterfront in Orillia

TOURISM

Historic photograph of The Pav, a popular gathering place in Orillia

COMMUNITY