Bracebridge

Algonquin Outfitter’s Bracebridge location – AO Swifty’s Surf and Snow – is a new addition to the Algonquin Outfitters family but carries on the same tradition of quality and service started back in 1961. Tucked into the heart of the Muskoka Lakes area, “Swifty’s” features the active lifestyle of cottage country in true four season fashion. This location features a great stock of surfwear, outdoor clothing & footwear for all ages, along with the best names in wakeboards, water skis, and water toys for the cottage.  For the winter months, we offer a great selection of snowboards, Nordic skis, snowshoes and outerwear to go along with your winter activities.

Swifty’s also offers a complete selection of kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. Free parking is available year round.

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Two Exciting Parks, One Great Campground. Santa’s Village + Muskoka Zip-Lines and Aerial Park + Santa’s Whispering Pines Campground, all on-site with affordable camping packages. Please check santasvillage.ca/hours for specific dates and times the various parks are open. Spring and Fall have reduced hours of operation.

Where Kids are Elves for a Day. Your kids will spend the day as an elf on over 50 acres of family fun. Rudolph’s Roller Coaster, the Christmas Ball Ferris Wheel, Santa’s Summer Sleigh River Boat Cruise, Santa’s Express Train and many more rides and attractions await the young and the young at heart. Visit Santa’s deer, see the animals in Santa’s farm, splashzone just for kids, and visit Santa in his summer home. Muskoka is soaring to bigger heights in 2015! Nestled around Santa’s Village, the Muskoka Zip Lines and Aerial Park offers all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the 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!

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Located right down town, the Silver Bridge and Bracebridge Falls is an iconic scene. Head down Wharf Rd to Bracebridge Bay Park and see ten historic information plaques identify points of interest along the route.

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The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre offers groomed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking trails within a woodland setting along the Muskoka River. Hikers can enjoy up to 19km of trails during the spring, fall and summer.

The area features attractive wooded areas, a vairety of flora, fauna and bird life as well as scenic vistas along the Muskoka River.

For a trail map,  visit the Muskoka Trails Council

We have 18 holes of spectacular Mini Golf set on the beautiful Muskoka River in Bracebridge, ON! Great for any age, our course has been a family friendly staple of the community for over 25 years and offers a great way to get out and have some family fun and spend time together while getting some fresh air and sunshine.

We also have a snack shack that offers real fruit smoothies, Kawartha scooped ice cream, Chapman’s novelty ice cream and popsicles, cold drinks, and build-your-own frozen yogurt! The snack shack is the perfect place to end your game with a refreshing snack or beverage on those hot summer days! Visit our Snack Shack page for more information.

We are pet friendly! We simply request that your furry friends are on a leash at all times and you stoop and scoop.

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Bonnie Bews paints in the art form of Hinterglas (reverse glass painting).  Her preference in medium is watercolour, graphite or charcoal, this is applied to frosted glass giving the work luminosity, translucency and depth.

Bonnie draws and seeks her inspiration from Muskoka’s natural environment. Reflecting on the majestic wildlife to the delicate hummingbirds are illustrated amongst the flora and fauna in her whimsical way.

Visit Bonnie’s unique studio/gallery in a restored livery in the historical area of Bracebridge, Muskokaville.

Be certain to observe her 14’x20’ glass mural depicting Muskoka’s rich history on the back wall.

Address: 5 McBride Lane, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 0A1
Hours: Mid-June to mid-September 10am-4:30pm (closed Wednesdays). All other times, open when the purple banner is out or by appointment

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An exciting outdoor adventure for family and friends to share together, Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park offer an adventure experience for all ages. Nestled around Santa’s Village, the Muskoka Zip Lines and Aerial Park offers all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the amenities available within the bustling amusement park.

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Unveiled to the public near in January 2016, the Memorial Park Winter Village in downtown Bracebridge has had tremendous reviews. Featuring an ice skating rink that wraps around the park and carves in and out of Bracebridge landmarks, the Winter Village brings its own exciting take on a skating trail. The winter village exemplifies small town charm, especially at night when the trees are covered in twinkling lights create a magical backdrop for Canada’s favourite pastime.

Probably the coolest thing about the Memorial Park Winter Village is its location right downtown allows you to get creative with your winter plans. If you want to take your hunny bunny for a romantic skate, you can really impress by going out for dinner after at one of the many local restaurants. If you’ve planned an afternoon with the kids, stopping in at one of the local shops for hot chocolate and cookies will certainly put a smile on their face.

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As a child, Wendy Moses could be found in the boathouse Saturday mornings on Lake Rosseau, enjoying art classes with her grandmother, Alexandra Luke – a member of the Painters Eleven. Her love of art led her to picturesque Partridge Lane, located a few kilometers outside of Bracebridge, where, in 1998, she opened the Alexandra Luke Gallery, named in honour of her grandmother. Wendy paints with watercolour, acrylic and oil. Her subjects are mostly flowers and scenes of nature that shy away from realism into abstraction. She is also a photographer with a keen eye and good sense of composition. Gallery open by appointment or chance.

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Hike the nearby trail, with trail head access at the end of Sander Dr. Wilson Falls is the wildest and most scenic falls on the North Branch of Muskoka River. Located just to the north of the Downtown area off of River Road, Wilson’s Falls has a great walking trail which provides a spectacular view of the falls. A picnic area is also available.

For a trail map, visit the Muskoka Trails Council

Welcome to the only year round art studio in Muskoka offering classes and workshops for all ages and artistic levels! Let The Cat Go supports local Muskoka artists who teach in our studio as well as show in the gallery where you can buy original one of a kind art from the
Wild Arts Collective.

Lessons are a variety of mixed media such as acrylic and watercolour painting, drawing lessons, sculpture, jewelry making, pottery, fabric and textiles, printmaking and more. You can enjoy classes as a social event with a group, with your children for parent and child classes, send your children to day camp or sign them up for their own programs!

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The Muskoka Collective is a group of passionate individuals committed to making a positive difference in the work-life of our members through smart design that connects, and supports productivity and collaborative experiences.

Located in beautiful, downtown Bracebridge, just 2 hours north of Toronto and in the heart of cottage country. There’s parking on-site, with a municipal public lot and street parking readily available. The prime downtown location, in the core of the business community, is just minutes from restaurants, shopping and services. Enhance your work-life surrounded by the natural beauty of the Muskoka region.

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The Grand Tour
Start & End @ Bracebridge
Approx. 245 km / 150 miles
About 4 – 6 hours depending on number of stops

Click here for a Map with Points of Interest

Directions:

• From Bracebridge, follow Highway 11 north to Muskoka Road 117
• Take Muskoka Road 117 east through Baysville to Dorset
• Left on Highway 35 in Dorset to Highway 60
• Left on Highway 60, through Dwight and Huntsville to Highway 11
• South on Highway 11 to Highway 141
• West on Highway 141 through Utterson and Rosseau to Highway 69
• South on Highway 69 to Muskoka Road 169
• Follow Muskoka Road 169 through Bala to Muskoka Road 41 (Bethune Drive) in Gravenhurst
• Left on Bethune Drive to Highway 11
• Take Highway 11 north back to Bracebridge

Tour Highlights:

• The town of Bracebridge, with 22 waterfalls and where Santa Claus has his summer home
• The sites of an historic cranberry marsh in MacTier and a commercially-operating cranberry marsh in Bala
• Muskoka’s (and the world’s) first Dark Sky Reserve, just outside Torrance at the Torrance Barrens

Annex is a place where you can come to relax, be creative and learn. We are a group of local business owners dedicated to expanding the art world through classes and workshops, events and a place to appreciate local talent. As a proud member of the Muskoka Arts and Crafts you will find stunning talent under our roof. Let The Cat Go Fine Art and Craft Studio and Annex Art Collective have come together to create this neighbourhood space. Our space can be rented for large and small events, parties and just a really good time. 

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You’re invited to Downtown Bracebridge.

One of Muskoka’s many charms is its laidback way of life. It is the feeling you get as you escape the city. Long known as “Muskoka’s Downtown”, Downtown Bracebridge is located just steps away from the natural beauty of the Bracebridge Falls. A stroll along our streets and alleyways will lighten your spirit and tempt your taste buds.

Cottage Air Inc. offers clients throughout Ontario a secure and private charter flight to cottage country. Our team of experienced pilots can fly you to a beautiful Muskoka in complete comfort and safety.

Whether it’s a round-trip or one-way flight, you can trust that we’ll protect your privacy as we fly you to your destination, quickly and safely. You can tell our pilots to land on a runway or straight to your dock so you can enjoy Muskoka as soon as you land.

Book a flight with the air charter service that will let you experience the beauty of Cottage Country whether it’s a sightseeing tour or a wilderness adventure. Get in touch with us for more details. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Savour the flavour of liquid gold. Delicately sweet straight from the maple tree. The only maple syrup products company in the world to qualify and enjoy the honour of representing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Our Ontario Maple Syrup and Maple Products are attractively packaged and make great personal and corporate gifts, excellent for incentives and premiums. And don’t forget to check out our Gift Baskets – a gift for all occasions!

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Rated as some of the most technically challenging mountain biking trails in Ontario, Porcupine Ridge is a long standing favourite to those riders seeking to test their skills and endurance. This is an advanced trail system that requires both physical fitness & technical skill.

The mountain bike park is designed, and caters to advanced and expert level riders only. Riders are rewarded for their efforts with stunning landscapes, including a bird’s eye view of Lake Muskoka, many rolling granite outcroppings, and moss carpeted woodland. Trails continually surprise with countless rock gardens, roots, drop-offs, and many man made technical trail features including bridges, teeter-totters and jumps.

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Annex is a place where you can come to relax, be creative and learn. We are a group of local business owners dedicated to expanding the art world through classes and workshops, events and a place to appreciate local talent. As a proud member of the Muskoka Arts and Crafts you will find stunning talent under our roof. Let The Cat Go Fine Art and Craft Studio and Annex Art Collective have come together to create this neighbourhood space. Our space can be rented for large and small events, parties and just a really good time. 

For more information, visit their website

The Chapel Gallery is an art gallery in Bracebridge that features renowned exhibits throughout the year.

Housed in a reconstruction of the first Presbyterian Church in Bracebridge, the Chapel Gallery hosts exhibitions of art and craft by local Muskoka as well as provincial artists. Exhibitions are selected by the Gallery Committee and change every three to four weeks.

For more information, visit their website

L1FE Outdoors rents ATV’s and SideXSides for use anywhere in Ontario. Whether it’s arranging an off-road trip, using for hunting, a work weekend, or just testing out the sport… L1FE OUTDOORS wants to share the joy of Ontario’s backcountry with as many people as possible.

You can pick-up and trailer our machines to anywhere in Ontario…. However if trailers are not your thing, delivery is also available.

The Muskoka area is not only well known for its beauty & cottage life but also for its abundance of crisscrossing trail networks. Let us help you with an off-road adventure!

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Liv Outside is your home base for adventure, right in the heart of Muskoka, Bracebridge. This adventure store features great savings and promotions on outdoor apparel and adventure gear. Aside from getting you outfitted in the latest gear and apparel, this store also provides rentals and guided tours across all four seasons.

Spring, Summer and Fall Rentals and water/trail access. Optional to add a guided tours:

• Canoe, kayak and SUPs
• Bike Rentals

Winter rentals and trail access. Optional to add a guided tour:

• Winter Fat Biking
• Ice Climbing
• Snowshoeing
• Back country skiing

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This 55km track starts and ends in Bracebridge. When you are on Milford Bay Rd, instead of turning left onto Butter & Egg Rd, go straight for 500m until you reach the Huckleberry Rock Lookout Trail. This is well worth the climb (will probably have to walk your bike, it is a little steep) to see the spectacular view of Lake Muskoka. Also, you can take the trail to look at The Huckleberry Rock Cut, one of the most famous in Canada.

Starting in and ending in Bracebridge, this 27km track takes you through charming downtown Bracebridge with views of three spectacular waterfalls; Bracebridge Falls, Muskoka Falls and High Falls.

Saturdays, 8:30am – 1pm
June 5 – October 9, 2021
Memorial Park

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The trail travels along the Muskoka River and around Bracebridge Bay. The surface is pavement and gravel. The only incline is the stairs by Bracebridge Falls. Ten historic information plaques identify points of interest along the route.  There is ample parking at Bay Park for this 1.3km ‘near urban’ hike.

For a trail map, visit the Muskoka Trails Council

Nestled around Santa’s Village, the Muskoka Zip Lines and Aerial Park offers all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the 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! Open for the season on May 16 through Thanksgiving.

For more information, visit their website

Welcome to the only year round art studio in Muskoka offering classes and workshops for all ages and artistic levels! Let The Cat Go supports local Muskoka artists who teach in our studio as well as show in the gallery where you can buy original one of a kind art from the
Wild Arts Collective.

Lessons are a variety of mixed media such as acrylic and watercolour painting, drawing lessons, sculpture, jewelry making, pottery, fabric and textiles, printmaking and more. You can enjoy classes as a social event with a group, with your children for parent and child classes, send your children to day camp or sign them up for their own programs!

For more information, visit their website