On the search for sculptures
Of all the pieces featured in Orangeville’s public art collection, our tree sculptures may be the most popular. There are over 40 carvings installed throughout town, each one an impressive display of intricate details and creativity. Crafted by 17 different artists, many sculptures tell stories about our community’s history, people, and places.
Although you’re likely to encounter a sculpture by chance as you explore Orangeville, you may prefer to add some structure to your search. Here are three ways to discover these majestic pieces:
Take a tour
Our self-guided walking tours offer a simple way to find tree sculptures. The Central East tour will lead you to 13 different locations. It starts at Sesquicentennial, a 12.3-foot tribute to Orangeville’s historic and natural features. Along this route, you’ll also encounter a variety of characters and creatures, including a graceful dancer and a group of howling coyotes. The tour circles back to downtown Orangeville so be sure to save some time to explore, shop and dine. You can follow the tour using Driftscape, a free mobile app or find a printed copy online or at the Visitor Information Centre.
Create your own adventure
If you’re looking to curate your own path, the Driftscape app makes it easy. Start by searching for tree sculptures and then scroll through to find the ones you’d like to visit. Tap the heart icon in the top right corner to add them to your favourites and then add and sort to tailor the perfect trip. This step-by-step video explains the process. Hint: Skip to minute 4:27 for the specifics.
Find them all
If checking off a visit to every tree sculpture in town is on your bucket list, grab your phone and get started. Each Driftscape listing includes images and details about the sculpture along with information about the artists, including links to their websites and related work. The app content is constantly updated so you’ll be able to find every sculpture right where it stands. If you're not into apps, our digital guide has the same content and can be used to help you create your list in advance.
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Another reason to search
This summer, for a limited time, we're giving you a chance to win every time you find one of Orangeville's tree sculptures using Driftscape. Each week, one lucky winner will receive a $50 gift card to spend at an Orangeville business of their choice. At the end of the contest, one grand prize of a $250 gift card to an local business will be awarded.
It's easy to enter:
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Download Driftscape
- Set your location in Orangeville and search for a tree sculpture
- Scroll to the bottom of the description, follow the contest link, and complete the simple form
For an extra entry, post a photo of your favourite tree sculpture on Facebook or Instagram, then tag @orangevilletourism and use #LoveOrangeville. There is no limit to the number of times you can enter and full contest rules can be found online. The search is on!
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Summer Arts Festival
Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 14
Get creative at Theatre Orangeville's brand new festival. The impressive line up includes the best of the Toronto Fringe Festival, a Kids Fest, local musicians and performers, an outdoor art gallery, drag queen bingo, and much, much more.
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Taste of Orangeville
Saturday, August 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mill Street
Get your taste buds ready for a day of delicious food. Enjoy samples created by local chefs, bakers, and makers accompanied by live music and sidewalk shopping. It's all happening in downtown Orangeville.
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Dodge RAM Rodeo
OAS Event Center
August 20 and 21
Two days of live action rodeo events like barrel racing, pole bending, and bull riding.
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Orangeville Fair
OAS Event Center
September 2 to 4
The annual tradition continues with demonstrations, shows, competitions, and more.
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Yoga on the Lake
Island Lake Waterfront Amphitheatre
Various dates/times in August and September
Outdoor classes offered by GoYoga give you the chance to practice surrounded by nature.
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Island Lake Classic
Island Lake Conservation Area
Monday, September 5
Follow the trails of Island Lake during a 10K run, 5k walk/run or free kids run.
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Orangeville Farmers' Market
Beside Town Hall
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make Saturday a market day! Every week, over 30 vendors bring you a selection of produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, beverages, prepared foods, and so much more. It's a fun way to enjoy fresh and local shopping in the heart of downtown Orangeville.
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Meet Falcon Jane
Falcon Jane is the musical project of Orangeville-based singer-songwriter, Sara May. Over the last 10 years, she has released three albums and an EP with collaborator and fellow Orangeville musician, Andrew McArthur.
When asked why she loves Orangeville, Sara said, "Orangeville has a really amazing music and arts community. There are a lot of incredibly talented people here making really important work. I'm so grateful for the community members that make the effort to give artists a space to showcase their work. I'm fortunate to know a lot of these people and their hard work and dedication to creativity is very important and appreciated!"
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Celebrating Orangeville's creative side
Every year, Orangeville's Arts & Culture Awards celebrate the individuals, businesses, and organizations that contribute to the abundant cultural and creative talent in Dufferin County. Since 2010, over 90 winners and hundreds of nominees have been celebrated in eight different categories.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 awards and the community is invited to recognize worthy recipients. The online nomination process is simple and requires only a brief description of the nominee’s contributions.
Nominees must reside in Dufferin County and this year, past award recipients can be nominated again. Find all details online.
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Jim Waddington is a local photographer who won the 2021 Community Arts Volunteer Award. Jim’s unwavering support for arts and culture extends well beyond his photography skills. He's an active volunteer and advocate in our community.
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