Oro-Medonte guidebook
Spas
This is a brand new Nordic spa, about 10mins from the house. Book a massage, or book the baths for the water therapy circuit. Also has a bistro.
51 locals recommend
Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line NThis is a brand new Nordic spa, about 10mins from the house. Book a massage, or book the baths for the water therapy circuit. Also has a bistro.
A classic Nordic spa in the area. About one hour drive from the house.
288 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
152 Grey County Rd 21A classic Nordic spa in the area. About one hour drive from the house.
Food scene
Quayle's is a new brewery, about 10mins from the house. Visit their HUGE beer garden in the summer months and try a flight of their amazing brews and grab lunch.
43 locals recommend
Quayle's Brewery
4567 12 Line NQuayle's is a new brewery, about 10mins from the house. Visit their HUGE beer garden in the summer months and try a flight of their amazing brews and grab lunch.
The Ktchn is located at the Braestone golf club and offers beautiful views and delicious food. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
7 locals recommend
The Ktchn
3000 Line 11 NorthThe Ktchn is located at the Braestone golf club and offers beautiful views and delicious food. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
If you'd like to fly from Toronto, the airport is just 10mins away! They have a great wood fired pizza spot in the terminal for take-out.
6 locals recommend
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
30 Airport RdIf you'd like to fly from Toronto, the airport is just 10mins away! They have a great wood fired pizza spot in the terminal for take-out.
Grab a bar seat around the big open grill! Great for steaks, burgers, and special menu nights. In Orillia, about 20mins away.
18 locals recommend
The Common Stove
27 Mississaga Street WestGrab a bar seat around the big open grill! Great for steaks, burgers, and special menu nights. In Orillia, about 20mins away.
Eat-in or takeout. Also has a bottle shop and fresh bread. In Orillia, about 20mins away. Tip: grab your picnic and head over to Orillia's beautiful waterfront parks!
8 locals recommend
PICNIC Snack Bar & Provisions
140 Mississaga Street EastEat-in or takeout. Also has a bottle shop and fresh bread. In Orillia, about 20mins away. Tip: grab your picnic and head over to Orillia's beautiful waterfront parks!
A Barrie favourite, right on the waterfront. Grab a flight of their unique beers, some food, or a six pack to go. In Barrie, about 30mins away.
48 locals recommend
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
107 Dunlop St EA Barrie favourite, right on the waterfront. Grab a flight of their unique beers, some food, or a six pack to go. In Barrie, about 30mins away.
Local farmer's market offering fresh produce, local meats, and more! 15mins from the house.
18 locals recommend
Nicholyn Farms
3088 Horseshoe Valley Rd WLocal farmer's market offering fresh produce, local meats, and more! 15mins from the house.
Local farmer's market offering fresh produce, meats, and more. Also a fun farm in the summer! 10mins from the house.
Hewitts Fun Farm
3331 Town LineLocal farmer's market offering fresh produce, meats, and more. Also a fun farm in the summer! 10mins from the house.
Local craft cider and wine. Visit the tasting room and grab a six pack to go. Book the hour long tour on the weekend and enjoy cider & wine tastings and charcuterie. Located just north of Barrie, about 20mins away.
14 locals recommend
Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery
421 Penetanguishene RdLocal craft cider and wine. Visit the tasting room and grab a six pack to go. Book the hour long tour on the weekend and enjoy cider & wine tastings and charcuterie. Located just north of Barrie, about 20mins away.
Brewery in Barrie, about 30mins away. Full restaurant with great pizzas. Grab a flight and a six pack to go.
21 locals recommend
Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co. Brewpub Restaurant
384 Yonge StBrewery in Barrie, about 30mins away. Full restaurant with great pizzas. Grab a flight and a six pack to go.
Beaches
10min drive. Bass Lake Provincial Park is a local favourite for beautiful sandy beaches and shallow water for swimming. Dog friendly!
Tip: book your day use permit up to 5 days in advance: https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/ This park gets to capacity quickly, so guarantee your spot on the beach.
39 locals recommend
Bass Lake Provincial Park
2540 Bass Lake Side Rd E10min drive. Bass Lake Provincial Park is a local favourite for beautiful sandy beaches and shallow water for swimming. Dog friendly!
Tip: book your day use permit up to 5 days in advance: https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/ This park gets to capacity quickly, so guarantee your spot on the beach.
About 30min drive, Wasaga Beach is a classic summer beach destination.
279 locals recommend
Wasaga Beach
About 30min drive, Wasaga Beach is a classic summer beach destination.
The Basics
A neighbourhood favourite. Get your usual chips & pop, as well as a selection of refrigerated and frozen groceries. Also available: LCBO outlet for beer, wine & spirits. 5mins from the house and the closest shop to the house.
Coulsons General Store
9 Horseshoe Valley Rd EA neighbourhood favourite. Get your usual chips & pop, as well as a selection of refrigerated and frozen groceries. Also available: LCBO outlet for beer, wine & spirits. 5mins from the house and the closest shop to the house.
Stock up on groceries. Don't forget your bug spray and sunblock! Also inside is an LCBO convenience outlet.
30 locals recommend
Foodland - Craighurst
2106 Horseshoe Valley Rd WStock up on groceries. Don't forget your bug spray and sunblock! Also inside is an LCBO convenience outlet.
Activities
Mountain biking in the summer and Nordic & x-country skiing in the winter. Food truck, & equipment rentals available on-site. About 5mins away.
70 locals recommend
Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd WMountain biking in the summer and Nordic & x-country skiing in the winter. Food truck, & equipment rentals available on-site. About 5mins away.
Horseshoe Resort is about 10mins away and has activities for all seasons! Summer: mountain biking, mini-golf, indoor and outdoor pool, a brand new beach, and more!
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WHorseshoe Resort is about 10mins away and has activities for all seasons! Summer: mountain biking, mini-golf, indoor and outdoor pool, a brand new beach, and more!
Beautiful new golf course with a great restaurant. About 5mins away.
23 locals recommend
Braestone Club
3000 11 Line NBeautiful new golf course with a great restaurant. About 5mins away.
A popular golf course with a restaurant and patio. About 10mins from the house.
45 locals recommend
Settlers's Ghost Golf Club
McNutt RdA popular golf course with a restaurant and patio. About 10mins from the house.
Glen Oro Farm is about 5mins away and offers horseback riding adventures in the local forest trail systems.
6 locals recommend
Glen Oro Farm
2574 10 Line NGlen Oro Farm is about 5mins away and offers horseback riding adventures in the local forest trail systems.
Another popular ski hill in the area. About 10mins from the house.
174 locals recommend
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WAnother popular ski hill in the area. About 10mins from the house.
Home of Boots & Hearts and Ever After Fest 2022. 10min drive from the house.
25 locals recommend
Burl's Creek Event Grounds
240 8 Line SHome of Boots & Hearts and Ever After Fest 2022. 10min drive from the house.
30mins from the house. Large casino & hotel with an extensive entertainment schedule and several restaurants. See who's coming up: https://www.casinorama.com/entertainment/
196 locals recommend
Casino Rama Resort
5899 Rama Rd30mins from the house. Large casino & hotel with an extensive entertainment schedule and several restaurants. See who's coming up: https://www.casinorama.com/entertainment/
City advice
Ways to save
Gas Stations
The gas station in Craighurst will typically be higher priced. Head down Horseshoe Valley Rd to Prices Corner and gas will typically be 5-10 cents cheaper.
Don't miss
Drop-in Yoga & Spin
Visit Vicki Tree Yoga & Wellness on the 5th Line for indoor and outdoor yoga, as well as spin and other fitness classes.
Book online: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/schedule/vicki_tree_yoga__wellness?k_business=375432
Don't miss
Davidson Estate Alpacas
Alpaca tours and adventure walks! Along with quality alpaca products (socks, hats, scarves, yarn). Book online: https://davidsonestatealpacas.ca/