The Mariposa Folk Festival takes place at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park in beautiful Orillia, Ontario. Surrounded by the stunning clear waters of Lake Couchiching, Orillia is well serviced by coaches travelling the north/south bus corridor. If you can, help us reduce our environmental footprint, and save on parking! Ride your bike to the Festival and lock it to the bike racks in our free bicycle parking compounds located at both ticket gates.
Bicycles
Ride your bicycle to the festival. An onsite bicycle compound is available for free. Bike compounds are located at the front and back gates.
If you wish to ride your bike from the downtown area you may park at Orillia Recreation Centre, located at 255 West St. S. and ride to the site.
A recommended route is to bicycle east on the walking/cycling trail adjacent to the Home Hardware.
Follow the trail to a parking lot near the waterfront. When you enter the parking lot you will see a paved trail running along the waterfront. Turn right and follow the trail all the way to J. B. Tudhope Memorial Park and the festival.
Important Tip:
Bring a flashlight/headlamp if you plan on cycling after sunset as the trail is not lit in sections.
Parking
Onsite parking is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis for $20 cash per day.
There is also street parking in the vicinity of the festival site, but make sure you obey the parking signs to avoid getting a ticket, and be prepared for a walk to the festival gate.
Free In-Town Shuttle Buses
Free shuttle buses are running on a continuous loop from various pickup points located within the City of Orillia.
Free parking is available at each pickup point or nearby (please pay attention to parking signs to avoid getting a ticket).
Don’t miss the bus!
The last buses leave the festival site at 1:00 a.m. each night.
Shuttle Stop at Festival Site – New Location for 2024 Shuttle stop for arrival and departure is on the north side of Atherley Road. See the site map above for location. The reason for the change is so shuttle buses will not have to navigate and turn around inside the festival grounds, which will speed up the service.
Shuttle bus schedule – please note shuttle stop changes
Shuttle Route A
Friday from 3:15pm to 1:15am
Saturday and Sunday from 9:15am to 1:15am
Buses will be running from the Mariposa Folk Festival Site to:
Orillia Foodland 80 Fittons Road E
Lions Oval (25 Brant Street West)
Shuttle Route B
Friday from 3:15pm to 1:15am
Saturday and Sunday from 9:15am to 1:15 am
Buses will be running from the Mariposa Folk Festival Site to:
Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West Street S.)
Matchedash and Mississaga Streets (near Lone Wolf Cafe)
Downtown Stage shuttle
Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm
The Downtown Stage Shuttle will run from the Mariposa Folk Festival Site to:
Matchedash and Mississaga Streets (near Lone Wolf Cafe)
Location & directions
Mariposa Folk Festival takes place at beautiful Tudhope Park in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, on the scenic shores of Lake Couchiching.
Tudhope Park is located just 90 minutes north of Toronto at:
500 Atherley Road
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
L3V7Y1
Orillia is well serviced by coaches travelling the north/south bus corridor.