Activities

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

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

Camping is a great way to see the outdoors and truly experience the natural environment that surrounds Muskoka.  Bracebridge has a variety of tent and trailer campgrounds for short or longer-term stays, close to attractions and downtown amenities.

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.

The course is open as of Friday May 22, 2020 with new rules to ensure safety during Covid-19. 

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.

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 Climbing Wall

The Bracebridge Sportsplex has a 32 foot indoor climbing wall with 4 routes on autobelay. Inclusive Climbing Equipment and Dynamic Ropes are available with advanced notice. The wall is open to ages 5 & up. During Open Climb there must be a parent/guardian directly supervising for 5 & 6 year olds. Climbing shoes are available for rent (children's size 13 up to women's size 8) for a fee of $3.50(+tax). Monthly memberships available. See the Leisure Guide for the climbing wall schedule. Before climbing, participants will be required to complete both sides of the Climbing Wall Waiver form.

Lawn Bowling

Lawn bowling is a fun, gentle sport for all ages.  The Muskoka Lawn Bowling club is played at the Muskoka Highlands Golf Links in Bracebridge in the summer.   In the winter, a short-mat, lawn bowling program is played at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena.

Mountain Biking

The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre has opened 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.

 Shopping

Downtown Bracebridge boasts a unique blend of retail therapy including clothing stores, gift shops and art galleries with lots of free parking available.

The Ball's Flats Retail area and the stores in the Taylor Road/Depot Drive area will service grocery and hardware needs along with national brands and gas stations. A full listing of retail stores are found in the Business Directory.

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

Come out and enjoy a recreational skate or game of hockey.

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

The Bracebridge Memorial Arena has hockey and skating programs for all skill levels and ages. For more information, visit the Bracebridge Skating Club and South Muskoka Minor Hockey Association.

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

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 offers a variety of aquatic programs, public and lap swims at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. The pool is well-supervised and staff members are highly-trained. Take a swim lesson with one of our friendly and knowledgeable instructors. Our pool is home to the Muskoka Aquatic Club.

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