The Township of Oro-Medonte is literally a tale of two Townships. Oro and Medonte Townships
merged in 1994. The Township lies on the north west shores of lake Simcoe and borders Barrie
to the South, Springwater to the North West and Orillia to the north with a population of
approximately 25,000. The average house price in Oro-Medonte is currently over 1.1 million
dollars.

There are numerous small hamlets found throughout Oro-Medonte Township. Craighurst,
Horseshoe Valley, Warminster, Moonstone, Mount St Louis, Oro Station, Shanty Bay,
Sugarbush and Eight Mile Point to name a few. There is also a significant rural agricultural feel
to Oro-Medonte. There is a great deal of farmland between the many villages and hamlets.
Similar to Springwater Township, Oro-Medonte is literally and outdoor playground for its
residents.



The original Oro area of the Township is home to a waterfront lifestyle. There are
estate style homes with large lots mixed in with older more modest types of homes along with
some palatial homes with gated driveways sitting on the waterfront. Various beaches, marinas
and public boat launches dot the shore area.

Some of the best roading cycling can be found in Oro-Medonte. Ridge road is one of the main
roads running though the south end of the township near the lake. This road is consistently used
by road cyclists and cycling clubs out on their evening and weekend rides. The rail trail is also
here for the mountain bikers. The terrain here is fairly flat.

In contrast, the old Medonte Township, is where the ski hills are located and the terrain is very
hilly. Horseshoe Valley and Mount St Louis Moonstone ski Hills are located in this area of the
township. Horseshoe is a growing resort area with some condominiums located onsite.
Residents in this area enjoy hiking, mountain biking, golf and down Hill skiing.
Hardwood Hills Ski and bike centre is located in Oro-Medonte. Cyclists from all over the GTA
come here to ride and Cross Country Ski. This location was used as the mountain biking venue
for the 2015 Pan Am games. In the winter, the resort transforms to a state of the art cross
country ski venue with trail groomers.

Homes in Oro-Medonte not unlike homes in Springwater sit on generous lot sizes and the
homes can be more estate like. The lifestyle in Oro-Medonte offers it’s residents is outstanding
with outdoor recreating opportunities at their finger tips. In terms of commuting there is direct
access off Highway 400 once you pass through Barrie.

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