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Simcoe County
Orillia real estate.
Orillia is a city between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, separated by The Narrows, with 33,411 residents in the 2021 Census (up 7.2%). It was the model for 'Mariposa' in Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (1912). The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers in Orillia.
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Overview
Living in Orillia
Orillia sits between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, which are separated by The Narrows. It had 33,411 residents in the 2021 Census, up 7.2%.
The city was the model for 'Mariposa' in Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (1912), and Leacock's summer home is now the Stephen Leacock Museum, a national historic site (1994).
Schools
- Orillia is in Simcoe County; public and Catholic schools are run by the county's school boards.
- École élémentaire catholique Samuel-de-Champlain (Csc MonAvenir) is the French Catholic elementary school in Orillia.
- School assignments depend on the exact address — confirm with the board before you buy.
- Lakehead University's Orillia Campus is at 500 University Ave.
Simcoe County District School BoardSimcoe Muskoka Catholic District School BoardCsc MonAvenir: Répertoire des écoles
Getting around
- Orillia Transit runs city bus routes from a terminal at West St & Mississaga St.
- Highways 11 and 12 pass through the city.
- A 9.5 km paved Trans Canada Trail link runs through the city.
Things to do in Orillia
- Stephen Leacock Museum, Leacock's summer home and a national historic site (1994).
- Orillia Opera House (1895).
- Champlain Monument (1925).
- Orillia Museum of Art & History and the OPP Museum.
- Couchiching Beach Park: town dock, sandy beach, Rotary Aqua Theatre and the summer Rotary Train.
On the market
Homes for sale in Orillia
206 active sale listings
Market stats
Orillia by the numbers
Updated October 2026
- Median sold price
- $575,000
- Average sold price
- $600,000
- Avg. days on market
- 47
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 96.0%
- Sales
- 34
- Active listings
- 207
Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx
Residential sales, October 2026. Aggregates only; figures may be revised.
Market snapshot
The Orillia market, in context.
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Frequently asked about Orillia
Which lakes is Orillia on?+
Orillia sits between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, which are separated by The Narrows.
Is Orillia the town in Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches?+
Orillia was the model for 'Mariposa' in Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (1912). His summer home is now the Stephen Leacock Museum, a national historic site since 1994.
What is there to do at Couchiching Beach Park?+
Couchiching Beach Park has the town dock, a sandy beach, the Rotary Aqua Theatre and the summer Rotary Train.
Is there a university in Orillia?+
Yes. Lakehead University's Orillia Campus is at 500 University Ave.
What is Orillia's population?+
Orillia had 33,411 residents in the 2021 Census, up 7.2%, according to Statistics Canada.
Who can help me buy or sell in Orillia?+
The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers in Orillia. Call 416-702-1146.
How is the Orillia market doing this month?+
In October 2026, Orillia recorded 34 residential sales with a median sold price of $575,000 and an average of 47 days on market (TRREB MLS® data via PropTx). Figures update monthly.
How do I search homes for sale in Orillia?+
Use the home search on this page or our main search and choose Orillia. You can type a town or community name, filter by price, beds and property type, and save a search to get alerts when new matching listings come on the market.
How does The Jennifer Jones Team help buyers and sellers in Orillia?+
For buyers, we build a search plan around your budget, commute and must-haves, review listings and neighbourhoods with you, book showings and negotiate your offer. For sellers, we prepare a property-specific pricing review, plan preparation and marketing, and negotiate offers through to closing.
How do I get in touch about buying or selling in Orillia?+
Call The Jennifer Jones Team at 416-702-1146 or email Jenn@jj.team. We are with LPT Realty, Brokerage. Our Newmarket office at 350 Harry Walker Pkwy N, Unit 19, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8L3 is by appointment only, so please call ahead to book a time.
From the blog
Latest from the blog for Orillia
- What's On This Weekend: Holiday Markets, Diwali and Remembrance Across South & Central Ontario (Nov 6–8)
Nadia and Rafael's first November in Keswick came with a full house: a new baby, two visiting cousins and a beagle who needs a walk. Here's the list I made them, from the Royal Winter Fair and Diwali in Aurora to holiday markets, a dog-friendly fun run and Remembrance services.
- A November Sunday in Orillia: Lakeside Trails, Market Mornings and a Slower Pace
Ryan and Lena traded a Richmond Hill townhouse for lake air in Orillia. Here's how they spent their first November weekend, from the indoor farmers' market to a stroller walk along the Lightfoot Trail.
- Simcoe County Market Update: More Home for Your Money This Fall
Andre and Maya were priced out of the yard they wanted in York Region, so they asked me if they were crazy to look north. September's Simcoe County numbers gave them their answer.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile: Orillia
- The Canadian Encyclopedia: Orillia
- Lakehead University: Orillia Campus
- City of Orillia: Community parks
- City of Orillia: Transit schedule and fares
- City of Orillia: 2026 transit map (PDF)
- Simcoe County District School Board
- Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
- Csc MonAvenir: Répertoire des écoles
Ready to talk about Orillia?
Call The Jennifer Jones Team or book a consultation. LPT Realty, Brokerage.