Activities

Aquafitness and Landfitness - Bracebridge Sportsplex

The best way to stay active is to do something you enjoy. We offer a variety of landfit and aquafit classes. See the class descriptions below.  

Land fitness class descriptions

Aqua fitness class descriptions

There are many ways to stay fit, checkout our Schedule at a Glance for swimming, fitness, aquafit, weight room workouts, cardio workouts on the indoor track, climbing, and skating.

Baseball

James W. Kerr Park includes one small and one full-sized hardball baseball diamond.

Peake Fields at Verena Acres ball diamond facility includes three lit and one unlit diamond, a concession stand, two picnic shelters, a 9-hole disc golf course and playground and washrooms.

Beach Volleyball - Bracebridge Sportsplex

A beach volleyball court is located at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. The court is available to the public after school hours and is free of charge. There is no sign-up process but users should bring their own volleyball.

Birding

Bracebridge is one of the best birding locations in all of Ontario with 284 different species of birds recorded. Located off the Trans Canada Trail in James W. Kerr Park, the Bracebridge Ponds provide a birding season that lasts from mid-May until early to mid November. 

Visit the Muskoka Field Naturalists for more information.

Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking

Bracebridge's lakes and river systems are known for their renowned boating, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Choose your own experience with recommended canoe or kayaking routes. If you have your own watercraft, find safe public boat launch locations to start your adventure.

Camping

Climbing Wall - Bracebridge Sportsplex

The Bracebridge Sportsplex has a 32’ indoor climbing wall with 4 routes on auto belay. The minimum climbing age is 5 yrs. A parent/guardian must directly supervise children who are 5 & 6 years of age. At minimum, a pair of clean indoor running shoes are required. Sock feet or boots are not allowed. If you would like to use climbing shoes, we suggest you call to check size availability (it's limited). Shoes are on a first come-first served basis.

Learn more about our drop-in climbing schedule, children & youth climbing registered programs, climb club and adult climbing registered programs.  Book a climbing wall party today which includes an hour on the climbing wall and an hour in the party room.

Before climbing, participants will be required to complete both sides of the Climbing Wall Waiver form and the Required Participation Forms.

Watch the video about the TRUBLUE Auto Belay system we use to make your climb more enjoyable.

Cross-Country Skiing

The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre includes 16.5 km of cross-country ski trails that vary in length from 3 to 8 km loops. There is onsite parking, a picnic shelter and outhouses. Dogs are not permitted on the cross-country ski trails.

Disc Golf

Disc golf is a game where a frisbee-like disc is thrown into a series of metal baskets placed throughout a rugged park-like setting. The objective is to complete the course using the fewest possible throws. An 18-hole disc golf course is located at Peake Fields at Verena Acres. During the spring and summer months, discs can be purchased from the concession stand.

Fishing and Ice Fishing

Throughout the many lakes, rivers and streams of Bracebridge, there are some great fishing hot spots. In the winter months, the bigger lakes are dotted with fishing huts. View Muskoka Tourism's interactive map for fish types that are featured in the lakes of Muskoka.

For fishing charters and tours, boat and ice hut rentals and bait shops, visit the Business Directory.

General Interest Programs - Bracebridge Sportsplex & Memorial Arena

Golf

Whether you are a novice or life-long golfer, Bracebridge's beautiful variety of golf courses will offer a challenge with a stunning backdrop of the Canadian Shield. Be sure to take advantage of on-site dining and excellent professional instruction at many of the courses in Bracebridge. 

For a full listing of golf courses in the area, visit Golf Muskoka.

Hiking and Walking

The Town has a number of trails for walking or hiking including:

• Bracebridge Bay Trail
• Bracebridge Walk
• The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre Trail
• South Monck/Covered Bridge Trail
• Trans Canada Trail/Strawberry Point Trail
• Wilson's Falls Trail

Visit the Muskoka Trails Council for maps and more information.

Walking routes in Bracebridge, another way to stay active.

Indoor Track - Bracebridge Sportsplex

The walking track is open 7 days a week, (except for holidays and during special events) year-round. The indoor track area also includes cardio equipment: stationary upright and recumbent bikes, treadmills, step mill & elliptical trainers.  To use the equipment or indoor track, read about how you can access, and details about the fees.

The Bracebridge Walking Club pass options are 10x, 25x, and 6 month "Open" or 6 month "Scheduled" pass. Sign-up for an indoor track timeslot today. There are many benefits of regular walking.

Lawn Bowling - Bracebridge Memorial Arena and Muskoka Highlands Golf Course

The Muskoka Lawn Bowling Club has partnered with the Bracebridge Recreation Department to offer an indoor - short mat program at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena during the off-season. 

For May - September the club will be bowling at Muskoka Highlands Golf Course.

Mountain Biking

The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre has new Mountain Bike Trails thanks to the volunteer work of the Muskoka Off-Road Cycling Association (MORCA). For more details on these trails please visit www.morca.ca.

Pickleball

Pickleball is a sport played with two or four players and is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller surface. Come participate in Pickleball at the Bracebridge Sportsplex (rackets are available to borrow at the Bracebridge Sportsplex). Kelvin Grove Park offers outdoor courts. 

Up to date Pickleball schedules can now be viewed in the "Drop In Activities" section under Indoor Pickleball.

School Break Activities

There are Day Camp activities available during school PA days and holidays. Drop-in activities are also available PA days, Family Day, Christmas and Spring Break.  Drop-in activities include:  

• Swimming 

• Indoor Climbing 

• Skating

Skateboarding

The Skateboard Park has a bowl, a street course and a wave ledge with a drop on one side. Onsite parking is available. Washrooms are located at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena during facility hours. 

Skating

The Bracebridge Memorial Arena has hockey and skating programs for all skill levels and ages. For more information, visit the Skate Muskoka or our Leisure Guide.

Stay tuned for information on the outdoor rinks when the season approaches. Outdoor rinks are weather dependent and will be opened only when they are safe. They are set up and maintained by staff and volunteers so everyone's patience is appreciated.

Annie Williams Memorial Park hosts both recreational skating and hockey. Nets are provided. Parking and portable washrooms are available on site. 

Bracebridge Memorial Park Winter Village is an outdoor recreational skating trail only. On-street parking and portable washrooms are available. 

Come skate with us (video).

Check out our FAQs page before you go.                                   

Snowmobiling

Experience freedom, excitement and adventure as you ride through the hills and valleys created by the Canadian Shield, rivers, lakes and streams, wilderness and wide open spaces of the Muskoka Snowmobile Region (OFSC District 7). These varied and well-groomed trails are supported by nearby amenities, making it an ideal location for the touring and local snowmobiler.

For up-to-date info on what's happening in Bracebridge specifically, the Muskoka Sno-Bombers Snowmobile Club provides information on events, trails conditions and local locations to purchase permits.

Explorer's Edge "Ride the Edge" has some suggested routes to see the most spectacular areas of the region.

Snowshoeing

The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre includes 1.5 km snowshoe trail. There is onsite parking, a picnic shelter and outhouses. Dogs are permitted on the snowshoe trail.   

Soccer

Gostick Park has two lit full-size, one unlit full-size and one unlit half-size soccer pitches. There is onsite parking and a fieldhouse with washrooms and changerooms.

Visit the Bracebridge Soccer Club for more information.

Swimming - Bracebridge Sportsplex

Bracebridge offers a variety of aquatic programs, public and lap swims. The pool has supervised swims and lessons. Our pool is home to the Muskoka Aquatic Club.

Learn more about the Town of Bracebridge swimming programs, Public Swim and get answers to Aquatic F.A.Q.s.

Family Swim Lessons, Day Camp Swim Lessons, Homeschool Swim Lessons, Public Swims, Therapy Swims and so much more are available at times listed online.

The Aquatic Leadership Process shows the steps and courses required to get certified.

Tennis

 Weightroom - Bracebridge Sportsplex

Weight Room schedule and Code of Conduct.