Self-Guided Tours
Explore Orangeville with one of our self-guided tour routes. Discover our public art collection and tree sculptures with three public art tours. Go back in time with our stories and legends tours and historic walks through downtown.
You can experience these tours in three ways:
- Follow the tour on your device using our Digital Guide or by clicking on the tours below.
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Pick up a copy at the exterior of 200 Lakeview Court (lower level) or from the downtown directory located at 89 Broadway (beside TD Bank).
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Download the PDF versions.
The art of Orangeville: Self-guided public art tours
Over 70 public art installations are on display throughout Orangeville. Tree sculptures, utility box art, statues, and murals all contribute to our diverse collection. While finding each piece is certainly a worthy endeavour, we’ve curated these self-guided tours to help you discover the collection, one piece at a time.
Distance: 2.5 kilometre walking route
Estimated time: 90 minutes
Terrain: Sidewalk, hills, gravel trails, boardwalk
Discover a delightful collection of public art pieces on display in and around the east side of our charming downtown area.
Distance: 2.5 kilometre walking route
Estimated time: 90 minutes
Terrain: Sidewalk, hills, paved and gravel trails
Experience the diversity of Orangeville’s public art collection, displayed in and around the west side of our downtown area.
Distance: Drive 15 and walk 0.5 kilometres
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Terrain: Streets, sidewalk, hills and paved trails
Tour the must-see public art pieces in Orangeville. You’ll drive and walk to explore the diverse range of public artwork.
Stories and Legends: Self-guided walking tours (optional audio)
Discover the captivating tales of Orangeville! Explore our historic sites and learn about the remarkable characters and events that have shaped our community’s stories and legends.
Distance: 2.3 kilometre walking route
Estimated time: 75 minutes
Terrain: Sidewalk, paved and unpaved trails
Are you curious about the ghosts that haunt our Town? This spooky tour explores the paranormal history of Orangeville.
A walk-through time: Self-guided historic tours
Step back in time and follow one of three walking tours to experience Orangeville’s history. Footsteps from our Past highlights significant buildings and structures and explains the people and stories behind each one. Each route takes about 30 minutes and can be combined for a complete tour of Orangeville’s history.
Distance: 2.2 kilometre walking route
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Terrain: Sidewalk, paved and unpaved trails
The Booming Broadway Tour highlights the businesses that helped grow Orangeville.
Distance: 2.5 kilometre walking route
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Terrain: Sidewalk, paved and unpaved trails
The Founders Tour celebrates the people and places that founded our community.
Distance: 2 kilometre walking route
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Terrain: Sidewalk, paved and unpaved trails
The Prosperous Years Tour focuses on Zina St. and the success of local merchants and business people.
Self-guided scenic driving tours
A spectacular way to experience our area is to take a scenic drive in and around Orangeville. Our favourite routes promises plenty of twists and turns along with beautiful vistas and ample opportunities to snap that perfect photo.
Estimated time: 90 minutes
Terrain: Winding paved and gravel roads
Enjoy scenic Hockley Road, and a winding route with striking views, including Ruskview Heights, one of the highest points in the area.