Oro Medonate is a township that was formed during the restructuring of the Simcoe County with
a merger between the towns of Oro and Medonate in 1994. The township has numerous
communities that have converged there and has a history dating back to the war of 1812 when
the townships were established. The township boasts of a provincial park, a forest resources
management area, 3 major ski resorts, golf courses, mountain bike trails which are also good for
hiking. There is also a rich art and culture scene and many more activities, events and attractions
available to residents and visitors.
In the township of Oro-Medonate is a four-season culture and recreation destination. In the
summer and autumn enjoy the Bass Lake Provincial Park, Copeland Forest Resources
Management Area. During winter, there are three major ski resorts: Mount St. Louis Moonstone,
Horseshoe Resort and Hardwood Ski and Bike. There are year-round fishing opportunities, golf
courses and a vast network of recreational trails for hiking and biking with smoother areas for
leisurely cycling tours. The townships’ rich history provides a great art scene and culture
experience for visitors.
he region served as a strategic region lying between Lake Simcoe and the Georgian Bay
resulting in the establishment of the townships with veterans receiving the Oro area as a
grant. The townships then thrived with taverns, hotels, stores and even a post office in the late
1800s. Drill sheds were established in Oro in the 1860s and an extensive station with a freight
sheds came in 1871. The railroad expanded in the 1800s and early 1900s. In 1994, the two
neighboring townships of Oro and Medonte were merged under the restructuring of Simcoe
County.
Informations sur cette page ont été recueillies ou écrit par Homeania ou contributeurs à Homeania . Homeania ne peut pas garantir l'exactitude de l'information fournie , et la reproduction de ce matériel sans l'autorisation expresse est interdite