Bracebridge Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Muskoka district, Ontario, Canada
About Bracebridge
The municipal boundaries of Bracebridge encompass the smaller communities of Clear Lake, Falkenburg (a ghost town), Falkenburg Station, Fraserburg, Germania, Lakewood, Matthiasville, Monsell (a ghost town), Purbrook, Rocksborough, Springdale Park, Stoneleigh, Uffington and Vankoughnet. Bracebridge is shaped by its proximity to Lake Muskoka to which it is connected by 6 miles of the Muskoka River. The abundant water power afforded by the great waterfall at the foot of the downtown powered the first factory. The arrival of the Grand Trunk Railway cemented the town's role as a transportation hub for the area. Modern settlement of the town began in the 1860s, beginning at first with a few log huts. The Muskoka colonization road had been completed to the first falls on the north branch of the M
Top Attractions in Bracebridge
Explore the best things to see and do in Bracebridge:
- ★Bigwind Lake Provincial Park
- ★Bracebridge Falls
- ★Resource Management Centre Trails
- ★Santa's Village and Sportsland Theme Park
- ★The Lady Muskoka Steamship
- ★Wilson's Falls Trail
- ★Woodchester Villa
Where to Eat in Bracebridge
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bracebridge Barrelhouse
- 🍴Fresh Kutz Market & Grill
- 🍴Old Station Restaurant
Where to Stay in Bracebridge
- 🏨Bracebridge Inn
- 🏨Inn at the Falls
- 🏨Lakeview Escape
- 🏨Quality Inn
- 🏨Santa's Village Cottages, Cabins, Yurts & RV/Tents
- 🏨The Rosseau
Bracebridge Travel Guide Sections
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