Ancient home of the Huron people, Orillia was first visited by Europeans in 1615. A trading post was established in 1815 to serve Chief Yellowhead and the Ojibway Nation, who settled on the fishing grounds at the junction of Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe following their service to the British in the War of 1812. A memorial to the respected chief is in Couchiching Beach Park. Learn More...