Guidebook for Bracebridge
Drinks & Nightlife
Lake of Bays Brewing Company
2681 Muskoka District Road 117Only 15 minutes away. Quaint little town.
serves craft beer and innovative food with live music on Thursday to Saturdays
35 locals recommend
Griffin Pub
9 CHANCERY LANEserves craft beer and innovative food with live music on Thursday to Saturdays
Food Scene
Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach RdIt's great beer!
Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay StEl Pueblito
155 Manitoba StMexican Food
Fresh Kuts Market & Grill
195 Wellington Stfresh takeout food prepared daily
Main St. Delicatessen
172 Manitoba Stfresh food for takeout to pack for trip to lake or cottage
Miss Nelle's Antiques
2 Bay Stcozy and welcoming
Dock Of The Bay Steak & Seafood Grille
1110 Bay Stsuperb meal
Riverwalk
3 Ecclestone Drgreat food and close to the cottage
Cast iron restaurant
2635 Muskoka District Road 117Close and great food
Kelly's Kitchen Pub
5 Manitoba StIrish beer and foods
Live music Fridays
Thirsty Judge Restaurant The
99 Manitoba StGreat place for a drink, eat and unwind
MOMMA BEAR'S ICE CREAM & SWEETS
95 Manitoba Stmemorable treats
Parks & Nature
From the park you can get some easy side views of the falls. To get a better view you have to climb down on the rocks a bit. To reach the opposite shore, follow the trail into the woods and cross the bridge over Potts Falls. When the trail branches, take the right branch down to the river. It is an easy trail except for the last 10 feet or so when it drops down to the shore. From here you can see High Falls and the Little High Falls at the same time.
High Falls Picnic Area
From the park you can get some easy side views of the falls. To get a better view you have to climb down on the rocks a bit. To reach the opposite shore, follow the trail into the woods and cross the bridge over Potts Falls. When the trail branches, take the right branch down to the river. It is an easy trail except for the last 10 feet or so when it drops down to the shore. From here you can see High Falls and the Little High Falls at the same time.
Probably the most significant of waterfalls in the Muskoka region, The Bracebridge Falls and the Upper Bracebridge Falls are situated within close proximity of one another. Both falls are located right in the town site of Bracebridge. Bracebridge Falls, once named North Falls, is now the site of the hydroelectric plant, moved from the Upper Falls in 1902. Bracebridge was the first municipality in Canada to embrace hydro power.
68 locals recommend
Bracebridge Falls
Probably the most significant of waterfalls in the Muskoka region, The Bracebridge Falls and the Upper Bracebridge Falls are situated within close proximity of one another. Both falls are located right in the town site of Bracebridge. Bracebridge Falls, once named North Falls, is now the site of the hydroelectric plant, moved from the Upper Falls in 1902. Bracebridge was the first municipality in Canada to embrace hydro power.
The Rotary Centennial Gardens, located in Bracebridge at the corner of Taylor Road and Pine Street, is a community garden available free to the public. Wheelchair accessible pathways link the individual gardens and the many features. The site provides a variety of physical and sensory elements, both educational and meditative, including an entrance / entertainment pavilion, woodlands, benches, statuary, an event/entertainment pavilion, perennial and annual beds, water features, arbors and pathways. The garden is open for spring, summer and fall visits.
Rotary Centennial Gardens
1 Pine StThe Rotary Centennial Gardens, located in Bracebridge at the corner of Taylor Road and Pine Street, is a community garden available free to the public. Wheelchair accessible pathways link the individual gardens and the many features. The site provides a variety of physical and sensory elements, both educational and meditative, including an entrance / entertainment pavilion, woodlands, benches, statuary, an event/entertainment pavilion, perennial and annual beds, water features, arbors and pathways. The garden is open for spring, summer and fall visits.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids under the age of 5, this is the MUST place to go while in Bracebridge. This unique 60-acre attraction nestles in a bend of the Muskoka River. Visitors may tour the village by miniature train or cruise the Muskoka River on Santa’s Summer Sleigh Jet Boat. Santa’s Village is like Christmas in the summer! Features include Santa Claus and his elves at work, Santa’s Roller Coaster Sleigh ride, Santa’s deer, the Red Baron biplane ride, ferris wheel, swan paddle boats, Jumpin’ Star mini-dropper, ATV peddle bikes, Elves Island Play Village, live amphitheatre shows with clowns, magicians and roving entertainers, games of skill, gifts and great food.
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadIf you have kids under the age of 5, this is the MUST place to go while in Bracebridge. This unique 60-acre attraction nestles in a bend of the Muskoka River. Visitors may tour the village by miniature train or cruise the Muskoka River on Santa’s Summer Sleigh Jet Boat. Santa’s Village is like Christmas in the summer! Features include Santa Claus and his elves at work, Santa’s Roller Coaster Sleigh ride, Santa’s deer, the Red Baron biplane ride, ferris wheel, swan paddle boats, Jumpin’ Star mini-dropper, ATV peddle bikes, Elves Island Play Village, live amphitheatre shows with clowns, magicians and roving entertainers, games of skill, gifts and great food.
Offering all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the convenience and amenities available within the bustling amusement park. The facilities offer an adventure experience for all ages. Spend the day with us and try everything or spend a few minutes and take a leap from the Jump Tower for a quick shot of adrenaline! Be sure to check out the combo packages and plan your day accordingly!
30 locals recommend
Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park
1624 Golden Beach RdOffering all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the convenience and amenities available within the bustling amusement park. The facilities offer an adventure experience for all ages. Spend the day with us and try everything or spend a few minutes and take a leap from the Jump Tower for a quick shot of adrenaline! Be sure to check out the combo packages and plan your day accordingly!
host a broad variety of shows from local ballet school recitals to internationally renowned musicians, actors and comedians. Live on screen performances of theatre and opera
Rene M Caisse Theatre
100 Clearbrook Trailhost a broad variety of shows from local ballet school recitals to internationally renowned musicians, actors and comedians. Live on screen performances of theatre and opera
Sightseeing
The cruise runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes and travels through the heart of Muskoka. You'll see and experience everything Muskoka has to offer. Wildlife, cottage life, Millionaire's Row and everything in-between. The 300 Passenger Lady Muskoka offers an incredible sightseeing opportunity you're sure to remember.
68 locals recommend
Lady Muskoka Cruises
300 Ecclestone DrThe cruise runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes and travels through the heart of Muskoka. You'll see and experience everything Muskoka has to offer. Wildlife, cottage life, Millionaire's Row and everything in-between. The 300 Passenger Lady Muskoka offers an incredible sightseeing opportunity you're sure to remember.
Liv Outside is a hub for adventure in Muskoka. Located at the Confluence of the Muskoka Rivers in Bracebridge, Liv Outside offers on-site rentals, guided tours and equipments for cycling, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and more. The most popular adventure, a Muskoka River Waterfall trip takes you to South falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Muskoka.
36 locals recommend
LIV OUTSIDE - Gear + Adventures
271 Ecclestone DrLiv Outside is a hub for adventure in Muskoka. Located at the Confluence of the Muskoka Rivers in Bracebridge, Liv Outside offers on-site rentals, guided tours and equipments for cycling, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and more. The most popular adventure, a Muskoka River Waterfall trip takes you to South falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Muskoka.
Huckleberry Rock Lookout Trail is one of Ontarios most exceptional lookout points and one of the best places to catch a sunset in Muskoka. The 2.5km hiking trail to the lookout is as fascinating as it is breathtaking, featuring some of the oldest rock in the world.
83 locals recommend
Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdHuckleberry Rock Lookout Trail is one of Ontarios most exceptional lookout points and one of the best places to catch a sunset in Muskoka. The 2.5km hiking trail to the lookout is as fascinating as it is breathtaking, featuring some of the oldest rock in the world.
Wilsons Falls
Arts & Culture
A fourth generation family run theatre serving Muskoka for over 80 years. Presenting first run movies in a vintage building. Contemporary visual, sound and seating in climate controlled comfort. Open year round. For 24 hour movie info call 705-645-2333 or visit us @ norwoodtheatre.com
25 locals recommend
Norwood Theatre
106 Manitoba StA fourth generation family run theatre serving Muskoka for over 80 years. Presenting first run movies in a vintage building. Contemporary visual, sound and seating in climate controlled comfort. Open year round. For 24 hour movie info call 705-645-2333 or visit us @ norwoodtheatre.com
Visitors to the site are able to tour the house with the assistance of a museum interpreter. Woodchester Villas has been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and commemorated with an Ontario Provincial plaque and is now a community historic house museum.
Woodchester Villa
15 King StVisitors to the site are able to tour the house with the assistance of a museum interpreter. Woodchester Villas has been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and commemorated with an Ontario Provincial plaque and is now a community historic house museum.