Wolfie's Birthday!

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us in celebrating Wolfie's Birthday!

Wolfie loves to have fun, enjoy cupcakes, and share the joy with others!! Be sure to visit us for games, desserts, activities, and more, and help us make Wolfie's Birthday extra special!!

Wolfie's Birthday @HP

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 11:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us in celebrating Wolfie's Birthday!

Wolfie loves to have fun, enjoy cupcakes, and share the joy with others!! Be sure to visit Heritage Place for games, desserts, activities, and more, and help us make Wolfie's Birthday extra special!!

Lakehead ♥️'s You @HP

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us at our Lakehead ♥️'s You student appreciation event at Heritage Place! 

  • You have a “Pizza” my heart Lunch

  • Take home candy bags

  • Games & prizes

  • Cinnamon buns

              & More!!

Lakehead ♥️'s You

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us at our Lakehead ♥️'s You student appreciation event! 

  • You have a “Pizza” my heart Lunch

  • Take home candy bags

  • Games & prizes

  • Cinnamon buns

              & More!!

Barrie Colt's Hockey Game (Orientation)

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 5:30pm to 11:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Event at Sadlon Arena (555 Bayview Dr, Barrie) / Bus Pick Up at Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 
Get excited for the Barrie Colts Hockey Game at the Sadlon Arena in Barrie! This event is open to students who are new to Lakehead Orillia, including both first-year and transfer students. The event includes free transportation and a game ticket — you’ll just need to cover your own dinner!
 
This trip has a limited number of spots, as we only have a certain number of free tickets and free bus seats. Please note that registering does not guarantee your spot. Madison and Emily, the trip organizers, will send a personal confirmation email within 48 hours of your submission to let you know whether you secured a ticket.
 
REGISTRATION LINK IS NOW ACTIVE. PLEASE CLICK HERE OR SCAN THE QR CODE ABOVE. 

Downtown Hot Cocoa Trail

Event Date: 
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 9:45am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Downtown Orillia (Meeting at Simcoe Hall - 500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

Wolfie's Winter Welcome (Simcoe Hall)

Event Date: 
Monday, January 5, 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

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 

Wolfie's Winter Welcome (Simcoe Hall)

Event Date: 
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

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 

Winter Fest

Event Date: 
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Fire Pit & Lake Tamblyn Area
Event Contact E-mail: 

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!

Community Connections Fair

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
The Agora
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

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