Township of Oro-Medonte reminding residents of alternative payment methods due to Canada Post strike and information regarding Notice of Public Hearings

Due to the current Canada Post strike, please note disruption to mail service is likely. Please see How to Pay Your Tax & Utility Bills | Township of Oro-Medonte to enroll in the Township’s pre-authorized payment program, information regarding  property tax and water payment due dates, and for details regarding payment options for tax and water bills including:

  • Pre-authorized payment plans
  • Online banking or telephone banking
  • At financial institutions 
  • By credit card
  • In-person or drop-box 
  • paysimply.ca (note: in-person at a post office using cash or debit currently not available due to Canada Post strike)

Please contact the Finance department at 705-487-2171 to determine the balance on your account.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payment options are also available for vendors. If you are expecting a mailed cheque from the Township, please contact us to make arrangements for EFT payments. The Township is unable to make exceptions for late payments sent by mail.

Public Hearings

The current Canada Post strike has impacted the Township’s ability to mail Notices of Public Hearings, please visit our Public Notices webpage for information regarding current Public Hearings.

How to Pay Your Tax & Utility Bills

AG·RI·TOUR·ISM​​​

The Province of Ontario defines agritourism as “those farm-related tourism uses, that promote the enjoyment, education or activities related to​ the farm operation, including limited accommodation such as a bed and breakfast​". Agritourism businesses can include (but are not limited to) on-farm retail, farm tours, accommodations such as bed and breakfasts, or recreation activites ​such as horseback riding. Oro-Medonte is a Farm Fresh Community, we are a rural municipality and agriculture is an important part of the natural and cultural history and our future.

A barn, jug of maple syrup, and a hen.​
The rolling farmlands of Oro-Medonte create the perfect setting for both agriculture and tourism. There is an abundance of agriculture opportunities, experiences and locally made products. Whether you are looking to visit adorable animals, buy f​arm fresh produce, learn about the production of maple syrup, or visit a field of beautiful flowers, Oro-Medonte is home to many outstanding farms and producers!​

Explore the Oro-Medonte Agritourism Map and see all that the region has to offer:

Oro-Medonte AgriTourism Businesses

Buy local fresh fruit, vegetables and meat right from the source! Visit local garden centres and pick your own locations. Click the links to view the many farms located in the township. Be sure to check hours and seasonality before visiting.​

​Follow the links to view the many sugar shacks we have in Oro-Medonte.​

​View Oro-Medonte's wineries, breweries, and event centres.

​Shop premade bouquets, pick-your-own flowers, and more!​

 

Plan a weekly visit to Oro-Medonte Farmers Market at Chappell Farms, this market is run by the local Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. 

​Book an Oro-Medonte Farm Stay!​

Petting zoos, horseback trail riding, birdwatching, alpaca walks, and more!​

Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

Farmer's Market

The Oro-Medonte Farmer's Market is open during the summer months, (Canada Day to Labour Day) every Thursday from 12-6 pm all summer long! Shop local products from a wide range of over 45 vendors. Buy your farm fresh food, local products, and art all in o​ne location at Chappell Farms on Penetanguishene Rd. Experience the fun filled family atmosphere​ for yourself! 
For more information and to join the list of vendors, visit the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Website.

More Information

Visit the Orillia & Lake Country website for even more information on Agri & Eco-Tourism in Oro-Medonte. Watch videos, view itineraries, and browse business listings.  Learn more about Oro-Medonte's local growers, rural adventures, and locally sourced artisanal products. Plan the perf​ect agritourism trip to Oro-Medonte. Visit Orillia Lake & Country Tourism's website.

Locally Made Products

​My goal is to take great care of my own hives as naturally as possible. I extract the honey manually gravity straining the bee bits out and into jars within 48 hours, preserving all the great stuff that is in honey All the honey is from my own hives, so there is a limited supply. This is honey from the hive to the jar with minimal intervention. Find our products at local markets and events around the region. Visit Beamish Honey's website.

​Chelsea Chocolates has been manufacturing chocolates, truffles, and specialty items since 1995. They make their own products in small batches using fine Belgian chocolate and the finest ingredients to ensure our customers the freshest chocolates. They also have a small retail outlet on site where visitors can shop. Visit Chelsea Chocolate's website.

Located in the woods of Oro-Medonte, Grizzy Naturals makes natural beard care products using only carefully selected high-quality natural ingredients without any fillers, synthetic fragrances or harsh chemicals. Their handcrafted products contain 100% pure essential oils that will make your beard smooth, healthy and easy to style without skin irritation. Visit the Grizzly Naturals Beard Company website.

​We are a 110-acre century farm in Oro Medonte, growing organic lavender varieties and native plants. Visit our stand at the Oro Medonte Farmers Market, where we will have fresh and dried lavender, essential oil, and hydrosol for sale!​ Visit Lavender North on Facebook.

​Fresh honey available at the farm-gate stand or local farmers’ market! Located 3983 Line 9 N, RR 4 Coldwater, Ontario L0K1E0. Visit McCutheon's Apiary's website

Since 2005, the family-owned Organic Body Shop hand makes natural, high-quality organic products using traditional herbal remedies and essential oils to nourish and heal the body. For artisanal personal skin care products or spa services, visit the Organic Body Shop website to shop online and see everything they offer, including curbside pickup and free shipping.

​Experience 100% raw, natural honey made in Oro-Medonte. Liquid, creamed, cut comb, & beeswax. Visit Rugby Kid Honey on Facebook.

The Simcoe County Agritourism Toolkit was put together by the County and Municipal Partners.  The Toolkit provides guidance for entrepreneurs who are interested in planning and developing an agritourism business. If you are considering the addition of an agritourism component to your farm, the expansion of your existing operations, or just want to explore what it takes to get into the agritourism industry, then this Toolkit is for you!

Simcoe County Agritourism Toolkit

To have your business added to the AgriTourism webpage, please complete the application form below.

AgriTourism Application Form

Contact Us

Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0

Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133

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