Explore Orillia’s charming downtown core while sampling a variety of rich hot beverages and decadent treats from local cafés and bakeries. Each stop offers a unique take on a cozy winter favorite!

Gather with us as a group and board the city bus — a great way to learn about the transit system, discover our close proximity to downtown, and make use of the student bus pass.

All students who attend can enter into our prize draw for two Toronto Maple Leafs tickets! Plan to arrive around 9:45AM so we can grab your email for the draw before the bus arrives at 10:00AM.

Join us for a fun 2-day Welcome Back Celebration!
Enjoy free treats, games, prizes, and a warm campus atmosphere as we kick off the new term together!

What’s Happening:
• Free s'mores & the chance to learn about leadership opportunities 
• Coffee & hot cocoa station 
• Plinko trivia 
• BIGGEST PRIZE EVER!
• Other cool prizes like The Ultimate Dorm Kit
• Free resources from your student services 
• Orientation kits 

Join us for a fun 2-day Welcome Back Celebration!
Enjoy free treats, games, prizes, and a warm campus atmosphere as we kick off the new term together!

What’s Happening:
• Free s'mores & the chance to learn about leadership opportunities 
• Coffee & hot cocoa station 
• Plinko trivia 
• BIGGEST PRIZE EVER!
• Other cool prizes like The Ultimate Dorm Kit
• Free resources from your student services 
• Orientation kits 

Enjoy the cool weather and warm up by the fire with FREE snacks cooked over the fire, hot chocolate, and more!

Take a stroll hovering above the snow on snowshoes, and if Lake Tamblyn is open for skating bring your skates, sticks, pucks, and hop on the pond!

Connect with various community organizations and businesses while enjoying some light snacks and beverages!

Join us in the Agora on Wednesday January 7 between 11:00am and 2:00pm for our Community Connections Fair!!

If you are a local business or organization and want to join the event, please reach out to orientation@lakeheadu.ca

As we return back to campus, what better way to kick off the new semester than getting familiar with the various departments and student supports on campus while enjoying a FREE bowl of chili!

Join us in the Agora on Tuesday January 6 between 11:00am and 2:00pm for a Chili Chill Out Department Fair!

During Thrive Week, you’re invited to enjoy a free skate at Rotary Place! Hot cocoa will be provided, and skates are available to borrow while sizes last. If skating isn’t your thing, stop by Simcoe Hall for more winter-themed treats and games! This is a great way to beat the winter blues, get active, connect with others, and embrace the fun side of winter, supporting your overall well-being and helping you thrive through the colder months.

Are you a student creator? Join the Student Maker Market as a vendor and showcase your unique handmade goods!

Not selling? Come support your fellow students, discover one-of-a-kind items, and connect with the creative community on campus.

All students who attend and explore the market will be entered into a prize draw for a bundle featuring a special item from each vendor!

We will have a variety of community organizations on campus for you to explore—many of which you might encounter and utilize during your time as a student but may not yet know are available to you. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the services they offer, ask questions, and discover how the broader community beyond Lakehead can support you throughout your time in school. 

All students who attend can enter into our prize draw for an amazing community-themed bundle featuring items like a vinyl record from Alleycats, a Mariposa Market gift basket, Cards & Coasters ramen bowl, DWN Craft Chocolatier “Chillin Mix,” divided lunch containers and tea infuser from The Kitchen Shop, and a Poppies Bagel Co. T-shirt!