August 29 – 31, 2025
Port of Orillia
Yo-ho! It’s time to batten down ye hatches because the “Pirates of the Orillia Sea” have their sights set on the City’s Downtown Waterfront. They are expected to make landfall just in time for the Labour Day weekend, and are bringing with them a weekend of fun and entertainment for all ages!
The Orillia Pirate Party features:
- Life-sized “pirate” ships crewed by historical re-enactors
- Fencing, tactical, and artillery demonstrations
- Pirate encampment village featuring a blacksmith demonstration, costumed re-enactors, and historical props
- Live musical entertainment
- Downtown scavenger hunt
Pirate Party Public Schedule
All weekend long you can participate in our Treasure Map and win awesome prizes! Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library. Every night you can enjoy Music at the Port! Saturday and Sunday our Pirate Village is open to the public.
| Friday | |
| All Day | Treasure Map – Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library |
| 8 pm | Music at the Port – TBA |
| Saturday | |
| All Day | Treasure Map – Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library |
| 9 am – 7 pm | Vendor Market |
| 11 am | Attack on Lord Leacock’s Manor |
| 1 pm | Pirates Attack the Port |
| 2 pm | Walk the Plank (Registration 1PM at Rotary Beer Tent) |
| 3 pm | Award for the best Pirate Ship |
| 8 pm | Music at the Port – TBA |
| Sunday | |
| All Day | Treasure Map – Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library |
| 11 am | Attack of Champlain Sailing |
| 2 pm | Battle at Sea |
| 8 pm | Music at the Port – TBA |
Location
The Orillia Pirate Party takes place at the Port of Orillia at 50 Centennial Drive, Orillia, ON. The Port is located steps from vibrant downtown Orillia and adjacent to Couchiching Beach Park which features a sandy swimming area, children’s playgrounds, walking trails, gardens, and picnic areas. There is free parking available in the waterfront lots, and the venue is also accessible via public transit and pedestrian/ cycling trails.
