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Orangeville has a unique, historic charm and scenic surroundings. From award-winning theatres to brand shops, eateries, and historic sites, there is something for everyone’s taste in Orangeville. 

Orangeville is known as an art community, and one of the things Orangeville takes great pride in is its theatre. Since its opening in 1993, it has been known to feature some of the best Canadian-written plays performed by Orangeville’s best actors and performers. Orangeville's arts scene does not stop with theatre. Dragonfly Arts on Broadway is an amazing art gallery that showcases unique art pieces that will take your breath away. In this gallery, you can see handmade pottery pieces, jewelry, wood art, paintings and many other art piece.  Most are made by local artists. 

Another interesting sight for tourists in Orangeville are the wooden sculptures around the city. You might notice them while you’re walking down the street or in the parks. These are all old maple trees that died and were carved by local artists as a way to preserve them and improve the artistic look of the city. 

If you’re a fan of the outdoors, Island Lake Conservation Area is a must. This 400-acre reservoir is located at the edge of downtown Orangeville and is the ideal place to go for a hike, bike or a run down the multiple trails. And since it’s open all year round for tourists, you can go for canoeing and kayaking during warmer days and kick-sledding, snowshoeing or ice fishing in the colder winter months. One thing is certain – whatever you do, you will enjoy some of the most scenic landscapes in the area. 

Pottery Parties in downtown Orangeville is a great place for children and families.  You can head down there to paint ceramics and play with different shapes and forms. Or if the weather permits, take the kids to the splash pad at Harvey Curry Park “Home of Every Kids Park”.  A favourite amongst kids, they can run all day in the fields, slide, and swing. If you’re up for some sports activities, Alder Street Recreation Centre is a great place to spend some energy. It has two arenas, a swimming pool, a walking/running track and an expansive gymnastics facility where you can go every day of the week.

The downtown area of Orangeville is known to be home to some of the best shopping stores and boutiques in the area. Many people travel to the malls in Orangeville in search of that perfect fashion piece.  So if you’re in the mood for a shopping spree, you’re in the right city. 

Orangeville is also the host of the annual Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival, a renowned festival throughout the region that is regularly visited by thousands of people. If you’re in the area around the end of May to the beginning of June, make sure to drop by Broadway, Orangeville and enjoy the good music and good company. 

Currently, there are 11 elementary schools, both public and private, 2 secondary schools (Westside Secondary School and Orangeville District Secondary School) and 1 Catholic secondary school (Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School). Humber College and Georgian College both own and operate campuses in town, hosting more than 2.000 students. Georgian College offers both full & part-time courses, as well as an Employment program, while Humber College only has full-time courses offered currently.

The primary transportation method used in Orangeville is the car, but Orangeville is on its way to becoming a sustainable city, Orangeville makes continuous efforts to become a bike friendly city as well. There is a local bus service provided by Orangeville Transit System that maintains bus lines throughout the city, recognizable by colour. The blue bus routes go to the south end of the city, the orange ones operate in the central part of the city and the green route goes to the north end of Orangeville.  

Orangeville also has a GO Transit railway station with 6 GO Bus trips in each direction.