The Downtown Orillia BIA is located just an hour from the Greater Toronto Area, off of Hwy 11. Nestled near Lake Couchiching and positioned at the gateway to cottage country, Downtown Orillia is a thriving shopping area rich in culture featuring special events and festivals all year long.
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Celebrating the Best of Downtown Orillia: Our 2026 BIA Award Winners! Downtown Orillia is more than just a place to shop, dine, and explore. It’s a community filled with passionate business owners, dedicated volunteers, and incredible people who help make our downtown a vibrant and welcoming destination! Each year, the
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The Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (DOBIA) is a member-based organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and advocating for Orillia’s downtown core. As a BIA, we work in partnership with local businesses, the City of Orillia, and community stakeholders to strengthen the downtown as a vibrant place to shop, work, visit, and gather.
BIAs are established under provincial legislation and funded through a levy paid by downtown property owners. This structure allows us to collectively invest in initiatives that support economic vitality, placemaking, promotion, and advocacy, benefiting the downtown as a whole.
Visiting the Sunshine City’s beautiful downtown is made easier with convenient and affordable parking options. With a combination of Metered, Pay and Display Parking and even a convenient PassportParking App, staying, shopping and eating in Downtown Orillia is simpler than ever!
