Downtown Adventure

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Agora Circle Bus Loop (To Marina Park)
Event Contact Name: 
Hartley Mendelsohn
Event Contact E-mail: 
orientation@lakeheadu.ca

Explore your new hometown trekking to the downtown Thunder Bay area and Marina Park. Check in with various local businesses and organizations for discounted offerings while finishing off your exploration bingo card to be entered to win prizes!

Return trip bussing is provided from the Agora Circle to Marina Park. You can also meet us at Marina Park through your own transportation or with you LUSU provided bus pass. 

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Monte Carlo Night

Event Date: 
Friday, September 4, 2026 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Residence Outdoor Rink
Event Contact Name: 
Hartley Mendelsohn
Event Contact E-mail: 
orientation@lakeheadu.ca

Go all in at Residence Life's Monte Carlo Casino Night!

Provided is “play money” for you to compete in games with your communities or individually for off-campus students. The games include Poker, Black Jack, Roulette, Horse Races, Slots, and so much more! 


At the end of the event there will be a live auction where residence houses can pool their money together to win prizes for their house. Off-campus students will be able to bid on prizes provided by the Student Success Centre.


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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!!


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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!!


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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!!


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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!!


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca
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. 

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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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.


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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 


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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: 
orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

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 


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