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The relocation guide

Moving to Orillia?

The step-by-step guide to leaving the GTA for Orillia and lake country — where to live, how to commute, schools, doctors, costs, and the homes you can buy today. By local REALTOR® Jordan Rossman.

TorontoVaughanBradfordBarrieOrilliaHWY 400HWY 11Lake CouchichingLake Simcoe

Today

Active MLS® listings · November 9, 2026

Homes for sale in Orillia
212
Median asking price
$615,000
Price range
$200K–$2.95M
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Newest homes in Orillia

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Your guide

Written by an Orillia REALTOR® who works these streets and shores every day.

Jordan Rossman has helped people buy and sell around Orillia for 12 years and created the Why Orillia? series profiling local businesses. Moving to Orillia is the deep-dive companion to his main site, rossmanteam.com.

Jordan Rossman

Jordan Rossman

REALTOR®, Sales Representative

Real Broker Ontario Ltd.

Quick answers

How far is Orillia from Toronto?

About 135 km from downtown Toronto by Highway 11 and Highway 400. Drive time depends mostly on traffic at the GTA end.

Is there a GO train to Orillia?

No. The nearest GO stations are Allandale Waterfront and Barrie South in Barrie, about 38 km south.

Are property taxes higher in Orillia than Toronto?

The rate is about double: 1.531692% versus 0.767311% for 2026. Your bill depends on the home's MPAC assessment, so compare actual bills.

Do I pay land transfer tax when I buy in Orillia?

Only Ontario's. There's no municipal land transfer tax in Orillia, unlike Toronto.

How do I find a family doctor in Orillia?

Register with Health Care Connect by calling 811 or online. You can keep your current doctor while you wait.

Planning the move?

Map out your move with someone who lives here.

Jordan can match where you want to live with how you live — commute, schools, water, space — and help you time the sale of your current home.

Jordan Rossman

Jordan Rossman

REALTOR®, Sales Representative, Real Broker Ontario Ltd.

Call or text 705-345-0797

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