There are several classifications on sport tourism but the two big categories are Sports Events and Active Sport Tourism.
Sports Event Tourism refers to the quantity of people participating at a competitive sport events where the events are the motivation that attracted the visitors to come and watch the competition ─ think of the recent Pan Am Games ─ or it can be when the tourist travels to participate in recreational sporting events or signing up for leisure interests such as Hiking, Skiing and Canoeing.
Orillia offers opportunities for both Sports Events i.e., the annual Perch Festival, or a Labour Day Sailing Regatta as well as league/team events such as the popular Orillia Minor Hockey Annual Jim Wilson Chevrolet Winter Classic.
Sport Tourism Partners:
Ontario’s Lake Country
is the organization that promotes tourism to the area and can provide assistance with tourism related information.
City of Orillia is a member of the Canadian Sport Tourism Association (CSTA), for access to their tools, you can contact them to set up an appointment to discuss an event and/or bid at http://www.orillia.ca/en/livinginorillia/sportstournaments.asp
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s largest granting foundations. With a budget of over $136 million, OTF awards grants to some 1,000 projects every year to build healthy and vibrant Ontario communities. For general information please CLICK HERE.
Whether you are a spectator or participant, Orillia has much to offer sport enthusiasts. Surrounding communities such as Oro-Medonte are becoming known as world class training locations for mountain biking and skiing. To learn more about what Orillia has to offer, go to our Find a Sport and/or Find a Facility link(s).
Sport Orillia can assist in advocating for events and local clubs and teams in support of their activities assisting sport tourism, major games and tournaments as well as sport educational learning and fitness opportunities when appropriate. Sport Orillia is open to possible partnerships when possible. Contact us if you’d like to discuss possibilities.