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Self-Guided Tours

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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:

  1. Follow the tour on your device using our Digital Guide or by clicking on the tours below.
  2. 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).

  3. 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. 

Art Walk text with a photo of a tree sculpture of a hiker
Art Walk: Central East

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.

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Art Walk text with a photo of a tree sculpture of a squirrel on a stack of books
Art Walk: Central West

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.

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Art Walk text with a photo of a tree sculpture of a nurse dressed in the style of the early 1900s.
Art Tour: Top 10

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. 

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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. 

A wrinkled black and white photo of a Town Hall brick building.
The Haunting of Orangeville

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. 

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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.

Booming Broadway Tour with a drawing of a cupola from the top of a building
Booming Broadway Tour

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.

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Founders Tour with a drawing of a water wheel
The Founders Tour

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.

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The Prosperous Years Tour with a drawing of the outside of a courthouse
The Prosperous Years Tour

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.

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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.

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Hockley and Mulmur

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.

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