Local love notes
![Hand tracing a heart in snow](/en/visit/images/blog/2023_02_Local love notes.png)
Over the past year, we’ve been sharing our love for Orangeville. We’ve introduced you to people who live, work, and contribute to our community and have given some of them the opportunity to explain why they love our town. The reasons are plentiful and diverse, but one theme seems to run through them all. It’s not a single place, person, or activity that makes Orangeville so special. Instead, it’s the collection of people, sights, sounds, and tastes that create unique moments and ensure that every experience – big or small – is one to remember.
Below you’ll find a few local faces who have proudly declared why they #LoveOrangeville. Along with many others, they are at the heart of every experience in our town and we invite you to follow along as the introductions continue.
Are you a local looking to share why you #LoveOrangeville? Please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
![Woman in white shirt standing in a shop](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Bruna Zarlenga.png)
Owner of The Village Refillery
"I love Orangeville because of its supportive and inclusive community, beautiful surroundings, and being able to spot familiar faces every day!"
![Man standing behind a bar shaking a cocktail](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Mark Latkolik.png)
Co-Owner of Revival 1863
"We love Orangeville because of the people. There is an “everyone-knows-everyone” feeling, and the level of community support is unmatched!
![Women in pony tail smiling to the right](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Taylor Coupland.png)
Yoga Instructor at GoYoga
"I love Orangeville because there is a lot of opportunity to be outdoors all year with great hiking trails, outdoor yoga, and cross-country skiing only minutes away."
![Woman wearing mask standing behind art supplies](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Emilia Perri.png)
Artist, Instructor, Owner of Maggiolly Art Supplies
"I love Orangeville because it's a small town with a big presence. Artists of all kinds gather here – there is art and live music all around and that makes all the difference to someone like me."
![Man wearing blue suit jacket](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Larry Kurtz.png)
Founder & Artistic Director for Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
"I love the people. Seeing everyone come together - the artists, the volunteers, the community - and hearing their stories and experiences, that's what it's all about."
![Woman in grey shirt arranging white flowers](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Nicole Hannan.png)
Floral Designer at Suzanne Gardner Flowers
"I love Orangeville’s small-town hospitality. I am grateful to work in a community where there are so many people who share their love and passion with customers and visitors."
![Woman painting](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Roslyn Levin.png)
Studio Artist at Dragonfly Arts
"Orangeville is a place with a big heart. Our community has preserved our historic downtown and given it character with so much creative spirit, great food, and friendly people. "
![Woman playing a guitar and singing](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Sara May.png)
Lead songwriter for Falcon Jane
"Orangeville has a really amazing music and arts community. There are a lot of incredibly talented people making really important work and many spaces to showcase it."
![Woman holding two wine glasses](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Brett Jaggard.jpeg.png)
Owner of RustiK Local Bistro
"I love Orangeville because of its strong sense of community. Our customers are amazing and the businesses really support each other too. It creates a welcoming small-town feeling."
![Woman behind bakery counter](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Christina Trumble.png)
Restaurant Manager at Le Finis
"I love Orangeville because of the community events like Blues and Jazz Festival & Celebrate Your Awesome. They make me proud to live here and allow me to make genuine connections."
![Woman looking at merchandise in a shop](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_Laura Pippy.png)
Manager at Foxy Face
"I love Orangeville for the hidden gems. Even a simple stroll down Broadway is exciting. All the small businesses offer such unique experiences, and the restaurants are amazing."
![Man smiling](/en/visit/images/blog/Local love small_David Nairn.png)
Artistic Director at Theatre Orangeville
"I love Orangeville because there is no other “arts and culture friendly” community that is more passionate, dedicated, innovative, welcoming, creative, supportive, inclusive and dynamic."
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