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Stone Gate Inn’s Comfort & Casino Rama’s Excitement

November 5, 2012 By Laurie Roberts 2 Comments

With Stone Gate Inn’s Casino Shuttle Package

For a thrilling getaway packed with excitement Stone Gate Inn has a perfect package for you. Don’t worry about anything because we’ll take care of everything for you including a round trip casino shuttle. Enjoy a world-class venue with slots, blackjack, and roulette or take in an event at the entertainment center.

Make our connection with Casino Rama your advantage for a fun and thrill packed day of gaming excitement. You’ll never run out of excitement in this 192,000 ft² world-class venue.

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Award Winning Gardens at Stone Gate Inn

July 18, 2012 By Laurie Roberts Leave a Comment

The Gardens of Stone Gate Inn

Many Stone Gate Inn guests have complimented us on the flowers and gardens we take pride in growing and maintaining. For that, we are grateful.

Recently we received recognition from the Orillia Horticultural Society who kindly placed an award right in one of our gardens. We are truly honored to receive such recognition.

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Orillia Opera House History

May 11, 2012 By Laurie Roberts 1 Comment

The Orillia Opera House Story

In 1978 the structure was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Today, the Orillia Opera House brings us amazing performances from local Canadian talent. In the beginning (1895) comedy, theatre and entertainment was the furthest from the services offered at the Orillia Opera House. Would you believe this amazing historic building once served as Orillia’s police headquarters, jail and municipal office?

After about 20 years (1914) a tragic fire engulfed the building, destroying the roof and the majority of the interior.

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About The City of Orillia

April 27, 2012 By Laurie Roberts Leave a Comment

Orillia History

Once upon a time there was a small city about 1 ½ hours north of Toronto. It was a city many referred to as The Sunshine City, found in between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.

Thousands of years ago Iroquois and Huron native Indians settled in this area. Evidence suggests native Indians lived on this great land by Fishing, hunting and trading.

Today, the Sunshine City has a lot to offer tourists looking for cultural attractions, festivals and plenty of waterfront fun. Orillia is located about 12 kms from Casino Rama which is the area’s biggest employer.

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