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These stories related to the great outdoors, adventure sports and eco-tourism are made possible through the continued support of Lake Country Physiotherapy as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Orillia rowers sprinting into uncharted waters (10 photos)

With beach sprints making its debut at the Olympics in 2028, Orillia Rowing Club is already making its mark in the fun, new discipline

Jul 14, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Local women's downhill mountain biking club gearing up for new season (6 photos)

'We create a safe space for women where they can progress and thrive within the sport of downhill mountain biking,' says official of popular program at Horseshoe

Jun 30, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Oro-Medonte woman joins cool crew of Canadian ice swimmers

Melanie Van Pypen one of 12 Canadians to receive International Ice Swimming Association recognition for one-mile ice water swim

May 27, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

'Amazing' volunteers keep local mountain biking club on track

Club members can ride on more than 170 km of well-maintained trails throughout local forests; 'You can't beat it,' says one of club's 1,000 members

May 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Take a hike! All trails lead outside for this hearty Orillia club

'I decided I wanted to die with my hiking boots on, not my work boots,' says avid hiker who also loves to ski, mountain bike and kayak

Apr 19, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

'Caelan's love for bobsleigh makes her want to strive to compete alongside the world's best,' says Team Canada bobsleigh pilot

Mar 19, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'Super special': Elite cyclist captures Athlete of the Year honours

'There are a lot of really great athletes in Orillia. That's what makes this mean a lot,' says Isabella Holmgren, Orillia's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Feb 15, 2024 9:03 PM Read more >

'Frustrating': Building an outdoor rink not for the faint of heart

'Building the rink can be expensive and, at times, kind of frustrating, but once you get the ice here, it's fun and games,' says creator of large, lit rink on Fairgrounds Road

Jan 12, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Snowflake Series proves winter can't chill local runners' passion

'The whiteness of everything and a little snow cover can be really beautiful. You just have to dress comfortably,' says 73-year-old longtime Snowflake Series runner

Dec 10, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Local athletes golden at Pan American Cyclocross Championship

'Teamwork, attention to detail, and love of the process has proven to be a winning combination,' said coach of two golds and silver earned by local athletes

Nov 9, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

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