A Brief History of Orillia: Ontario's Sunshine City

Local author Dennis Rizzo tells the fascinating and diverse history of Orillia, Ontario.

First populated by the Huron, Iroquois and Chippewa Nations, Orillia is now a well-loved, year-round recreation destination. Its history is deeply tie

Author: Dennis Rizzo
Publisher: History Press
Published: 05/27/2014
Pages: 189
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781626191044

About the Author

Dennis C. Rizzo has written several local histories, as well as articles on the American Revolution and slave sanctuaries in New Jersey. He ended up in New Jersey for fifty-odd years until his wife rescued him and brought him north to Canada. Rizzo lives in Orillia and has been involved in writing groups, mentoring and social issues.