22-07-2025
Orillia names its most patriotic street after flag challenge
Orillia's great flag challenge resulted in one street being named the winner with 95 Canadian flags per house.
In Orillia, patriotism isn't just a feeling, it's a full-on flag war.
Harvie Settlement Road claimed the title of the Most Patriotic Street in the Sunshine City, winning the inaugural Great Orillia Flag Challenge, with 95 Canadian flags displayed per household.
The community contest was organized to boost national pride at a time when trade wars run rampant with the United States.
This was the first time the City hosted the flag challenge, and residents really got into it.
One person thanked the city for the event on social media. 'What a fun way and great reason to go around and meet/socialize with all of your neighbours,' wrote Lyn Win, who happens to live on the winning road.
Several others took to the City's post to congratulate the winners.
Runners up included Hughes Road with an average of 62 red and white flags per house and Fittons Heights with around 27 per house.
