Leisure
Field Notes: The Best Events for Spring 2026
Go on an adventure, yuk it up with Canadian comedians, and get ready to jam at the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival.
Field Notes for Winter 2025
Gear up for festive markets, live music, Santa Claus Parades, and the annual Fire & Ice Festival.
Field Notes: Fall Fairs and Autumn Adventures
The Erin Fall Fair turns 175, Belfountain throws a bash, and Canada’s most famous astronaut Chris Hadfield lands in Orangeville.
Dufferin Rail Trail
Take a stroll through the bucolic countryside by following the tracks that once connected Orangeville to Dundalk.
Exploring the Dufferin County Forest
The Dufferin County Forest and other municipally run tracts were created to manage resources and protect the environment. They are also the perfect place for a walk.
Songbird Side Trail
Spot songbirds like the scarlet tanager, indigo bunting, rose-breasted grosbeak, and the hooded warbler who frequent this forest.
Trans Canada Trail
This national gem spans all provinces and territories, and some 50 km of it passes through our towns and villages.
Night Moves
Hitting the trails after dark during winter transforms a common daylight pastime into an awe-inspiring outing.
Upper Grand Trailway
Enjoy a stroll along this picturesque Grand Valley trailway that runs between Waldemar and the East/West Luther Townline.
Field Notes for Autumn 2024
Fall fairs, Halloween treats, new theatre programs and a drumming festival to perk up your autumn.
Nine Ways to Get Outside with Kids This Autumn
From visiting a farm to painting en plein air, make this a fall season to remember with the young ones in your life.
Shelly Anderson’s Lolli-loop
This lollipop-shaped route through the Mono Forest promises scenic views, sand dunes, and plenty of ups and downs.



