One only has to spend a few hours in our neighbourhoods to feel the serenity, take in the beauty and realize the abundance of nature. Nestled in the Township of Oro-Medonte, little more than an hour north of Toronto, lies our little gem surrounded by the Simcoe and Copeland Forests.  Downhill and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, golf or just strolling in the wilderness are activities literally in our backyards. We boast a safe and strong community rich with diversity and bursting with volunteers sustaining the vibrant lifestyle people choose to come to but have difficulty leaving!

Our Boundaries

The geographic boundaries of the Association are: On the west, the Third Line (both sides), from Horseshoe Valley Road (HVR) to Bass Lake Road. On the east, the Fifth Line (both sides) from HVR to Bass Lake Road On the south, Bass Lake Road (both sides). On the north, HVR. between the Third and Fifth Lines, but including all residential developments in the community on the north side of HVR, and including properties on the north side of HVR to the Fifth Line.

The Valley Voice

The Valley Voice was a publication that survived many issues in our community but has since been shelved for a while. Check out some of the great articles and photos in a few of the archived Voices to learn about our community.

Valley Voice Archives

eNews

eNews is an email based newsletter issued weekly to HVPOA members in good standing.  eNews contains information on community events, local history, issues facing the community, Oro-Medonte news and events, and local business partner news.

Bulletin Boards

There are 5 HVPOA bulletin boards located throughout the community close to the Canada Post mailboxes. Residents are encouraged to post information or requests in the notice boards.

Bulletin Board Guidelines for Posting Information:

• Notices should be restricted to local activities.
• All notices must be dated.
• Duration of posting is limited to a 2 week period, following which it will be removed.
• All notices for a particular event should be posted not earlier than 2 weeks prior to that event and removed as soon as possible following the event.
• Notices with tear-offs will not be accepted.
• Notices should be half letter size with larger letters where possible.
• Advertising should be limited to “life-style & health-related” items such as exercise classes, baby sitting, etc. Commercial advertising is not permitted.
• All items of a political nature, other than “all party” activities will not be accepted.
• Posting of special events by Horseshoe Resort and other organizations may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Important Numbers and Contacts

Street Representatives

Theater

Orillia Opera House 

Township Links

Township of Oro-Medonte 
Simcoe County 
Township of Springwater 
Township of Severn 
Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce 

Town Links

Barrie 
Barrie Chamber of Commerce 
Orillia 
Midland 

Miscellaneous Useful Links

MTO Road Conditions 
This link will take you directly to the Traveller’s Information page of the MTO Roads website. It contains up-to-date information on road conditions in the Toronto area. You can actually see the roads through their webcams which are setup throughout Toronto and the Niagara region. To do this:

• Click on Compass – Freeway Traffic Management System
• Click on the picture under Traffic camera views
• The page will be split with the camera view at the top and road map at the bottom. You’ll have to use the (upper) scroll button to move the picture up enough to see the whole thing.
• To see a different picture, click on any yellow circle in the map area.
• If you scroll the upper section up enough you’ll see links for cameras in Toronto (along the Lakeshore) and Ottawa.

Barrie Public Library 
Orillia Public Library 

Miscellaneous Fun Links

B&B Canada 
Earthcam 
Huronia Trails & Greenways 
Ganaraska Hiking Trail 
Bird Studies Canada 
Old Farmer’s Alamanac

Green Sign – House Numbers

Your Municipal House Address System Emergency (or Green) number is extremely important to emergency response units (Police, Fire and Ambulance) in assisting them to locate your property in the event of an emergency. Your MAS number must be installed close to your driveway entrance and must be visible from both directions.

If you require a new MAS number sign, contact the Oro-Medonte Administration office.

Garbage Collection

Garbage and Blue Boxes are collected every Wednesday, for precise details please visit https://www.simcoe.ca/SolidWasteManagement/Pages/schedules.aspx
also for more information regarding garbage collection call 1-800-263-3199 or [email protected]

Libraries

As a resident or taxpayer in Oro-Medonte, you are entitled to use the Orillia, Barrie and Midhurst libraries, free of charge.

Orillia Public Library Hours 
Mon. through Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Thanksgiving to the end of April)

Barrie Public Library Hours 
Mon. through Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri and Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Oro-Medonte Administration Office:
148 Line 7 South (It is on the 7th Line just east of Hwy 11.)

Local Landfill site:
610 Old Barrie Road West (It is between Edgar and Hardwood Hills. Just take the 4th line to the Old Barrie Road, turn left and it’ll be on the left hand side about 5 km up the road.)

Oro-Medonte Community Arena:
Hwy 11 South and the 4th Line

Orillia City Land Fill:
Take the Old Barrie Rd to Orillia and continue on Hwy 12 east. Cross Memorial Dr and then turn right at the next light (West St). Turn right again at the first street (it borders a large park). The road will then make a Y and you’ll see the sign for the land fill site to your left

Tennis

Click here to visit the Oro-Medonte Tennis Club.

Misc. Sports

Miscellaneous