On Labour Day Weekend, Pirates Invade the Port of Orillia!

Pirate Party

August 31 – September 2, 2024
Port of Orillia

Yo-ho! It’s time to batten down ye hatches because the “Pirates of the Orillia Sea” have their sights set on the City’s Downtown Waterfront. They are expected to make landfall just in time for the Labour Day weekend, and are bringing with them a weekend of fun and entertainment for all ages!

The Orillia Pirate Party features:

  • Life-sized “pirate” ships crewed by historical re-enactors
  • Fencing, tactical, and artillery demonstrations
  • Pirate encampment village featuring a blacksmith demonstration, costumed re-enactors, and historical props
  • Live musical entertainment
  • Downtown scavenger hunt

​Pirate Party Public Schedule

All weekend long you can participate in our Treasure Map and win awesome prizes! Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library.

Every night you can enjoy Music at the Port! Saturday and Sunday our Pirate Village is open to the public.

Friday
All Day Treasure Map – Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library
8PM Music at the Port – TBA
Saturday
All Day Treasure Map – Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library
9AM-7PM Vendor Market
11AM Attack on Lord Leacock’s Manor
1PM Pirates Attack the Port
2PM Walk the Plank (Registration 1PM at Rotary Beer Tent)
3PM Award for the best Pirate Ship
8PM Music at the Port – TBA
Sunday
All Day Treasure Map – Get your map at the Port office or Orillia Public Library
11AM Attack of Champlain Sailing
2PM Battle at Sea
8PM Music at the Port – TBA

Location

The Orillia Pirate Party takes place at the Port of Orillia at 50 Centennial Drive, Orillia, ON. The Port is located steps from vibrant downtown Orillia and adjacent to Couchiching Beach Park which features a sandy swimming area, children’s playgrounds, walking trails, gardens, and picnic areas. There is free parking available in the waterfront lots, and the venue is also accessible via public transit and pedestrian/ cycling trails.​