March Break has come and gone, but what adventures will we get up to in April? We alluded to this outing in our last issue, but we would like to offer more insight into the coolness of the OPP Museum as a family outing for all ages and abilities.
One activity you can do in Orillia that is fun, engaging and FREE is pop by the OPP museum. Located on Memorial Avenue, this is a great outing for in-town adventuring. The museum is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Parking is free and the building is fully accessible. There is an assortment of activities to participate in and information to learn from. There is a cafeteria inside where you can visit if everyone gets snacky. There are also loads of local establishments near-by as well so you can swing by for a snack afterwards or grab lunch and continue the fun. Basically, it’s an outing with opportunity for food, so you know the kids will love it when they are hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa or with the family!
Did you know…the Ontario Provincial Police was established in 1909? Talk about longevity! There is so much local history available on display, complete with various historical artifacts from earlier times. If you are into older cars and vintage vehicles, this is the place to stop for sure. There is a 1931 Henderson motorcycle and a 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe Cruiser inside the building! Who doesn’t love a sweet ride?
And if you ever wondered what you would look like in uniform, look no further, there’s a dress-up centre for everyone to try one on! Toy vehicles, puppets, and other police-themed activities make for a fun morning or afternoon. Stay for 30 minutes, or stay for 2 hours!
It has been awhile since this Villager has visited the OPP Museum. April will be our month to do it! This would be a great outing to do on the recently added April 8th PA Day. Let us know if you go and check it out!
