NEWS RELEASE
DOWNTOWN ORILLIA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
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The Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (BIA) is excited to announce the return of the immensely popular Summer Saturday Nights on-street patio program.
Building on the success of last year’s See You On the Patio program, this year promises to be even more delicious.
Happening every Saturday night from June 29 to Aug. 31 on Mississaga Street in downtown Orillia, this unique outdoor patio program will run from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This means that Mississaga Street will be closed in two sections. The first section of Mississaga Street to close will be from Peter Street to Front Street and the other section will see Mississaga Street closed from Andrew Street to West Street. Peter Street South will also be closed between Mississaga Street and Colborne Street.
“We have the best selection of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops in the region and this program gives them all a chance to showcase themselves. Come downtown on Saturday nights and we’ll do our absolute best to make you forget about the crazy week you just had.” — Darcy MacDonell, Downtown Orillia BIA board treasurer.
Run by an elected board of volunteers made up mostly of local business owners, the Downtown Orillia BIA is home to prime shopping, dining and entertainment for both locals and visitors alike with over 150 shops and over 25 restaurants to choose from.
Located only 90 minutes from the Greater Toronto Area, Orillia has always maintained its small-town charm along with a thriving arts community that captivates everyone who visits.
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