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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.


Rowing club offers teens chance to learn sport one stroke at a time

Rowing club offers teens chance to learn sport one stroke at a time

'We are excited about being able to offer this program,' says Orillia Rowing Club official
Sweet 'job' combines outdoors, bees and community (Video)

Sweet 'job' combines outdoors, bees and community (Video)

Tom the Beekeeper finds his sweet spot at Lavender Hills Farm; 'We're not in this to make money any way we can,' he says of their sustainable approach
Unique program encourages local kids to learn the ABCs of Nature

Unique program encourages local kids to learn the ABCs of Nature

'Getting outside gives us a chance to get some exercise, blow off some steam and have fun while learning,' said parent of Couchiching Conservancy program
Local cycling route becomes travelling experience (15 photos)

Local cycling route becomes travelling experience (15 photos)

This 60-km loop from Orillia through Oro-Medonte and Severn and back to Orillia is a surprisingly interesting route with lots to see and do
Unique new perspective ignites passion for local paddler

Unique new perspective ignites passion for local paddler

'It’s so different from a canoe or kayak because you’re standing up. It’s like being on top of an aquarium and seeing nature in its own little world,' she says
Local man turns his passion for nature into a full-time job

Local man turns his passion for nature into a full-time job

Ben Benson has learned to 'embrace the suck' ... to learn from trials and tribulations; 'I owe the forest my mental health,' says Sebright man
Tudhope Park is about more than daily fitness regime for folk festival organizer

Tudhope Park is about more than daily fitness regime for folk festival organizer

'The sense of community around the festival is quite astounding,' says Pam Carter whose daily 8-km trek always includes Tudhope Park, the folk fest's home
Loss of commute creates an early-morning explorer

Loss of commute creates an early-morning explorer

With pandemic forcing Chris Tomasini to work from home, he has expanded his horizons for staying active
Local cyclists find physical distance heaven at Hardwood

Local cyclists find physical distance heaven at Hardwood

Cancellation of long-running Wednesday Night Race Series lamentable, but Oro-Medonte facility is 'a family-friendly spot and (with the pandemic), it is ideal'
New generation of birders taking flight in Orillia and area

New generation of birders taking flight in Orillia and area

'Once you start paying attention, you’d be surprised at what’s out there,' said budding birdwatcher and participant in recent Carden Challenge