Beaches
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Enjoy a quick dip or sit and soak in the sun at one of Bracebridge's beaches.
These beaches are unsupervised swimming areas. We encourage you to have fun but also play responsibly around the water. Make sure new swimmers use a personal floatation device while at the water.
While many of our beaches and swimming areas have shallow entry, the lake bed can drop off quickly. Exercise caution in new and unfamiliar areas.
Beach Information
Name | Location | Description |
Bowyer's Beach Park |
1019 Bowyer's Beach Road |
Scenic view from Sandy Bay, Lake Muskoka. Picnic tables, seasonal public washrooms and parking lot.
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Clear Lake Beach |
1139 Clear Lake Road |
Docking and seasonal privy |
Holditch Street Beach |
187 Holditch Street |
Small beach on the South Branch Muskoka River |
Kirby's Beach Park |
1010 Kirby's Beach Road |
Scenic view from Strawberry Bay, Lake Muskoka. Picnic tables, playground, seasonal public washrooms and parking lot.
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Muskoka Falls Beach |
92 Morrow Drive |
Small beach on the South Branch Muskoka River. Picnic tables, dock and seasonal public washroom (portable toilet). |
Prospect Lake Beach |
1006 Big Island Road |
Picnic tables and seasonal public washroom (portable toilet) |
Strawberry Bay Beach |
1040 Strawberry Bay Road |
Scenic view from Strawberry Bay, Lake Muskoka |
Weismuller Lake |
1854 Germania Road |
Floating raft and picnic tables |
Wood Lake Beach |
1060 Rignalls Road West |
Picnic tables and seasonal public washroom (portable toilet) |
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Boat Launches
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Explore the many beautiful lakes and rivers by canoe, kayak or boat. Whether you are fishing off the dock, launching a boat or just parking, there are several municipal docks and boat launches available to the public.
The launches and docks noted below are municipally-maintained and are governed by By-Law 2003-077 and should be referred to for any site-specific rules.
Boat Launch Information
Name | Location | Description | Access to |
Ashley Lane Landing |
1070 Ashley Lane |
Boat Launch, Dock, Parking |
South Branch Muskoka River |
Bert Minett Boat Launch |
50 Shaw Street |
Boat Launch, Dock Parking |
South Branch Muskoka River, Lake Muskoka |
Boyd Bay Wharf |
1049 Boyd Bay Road |
Dock |
Lake Muskoka |
Bracebridge Bay Wharf |
37 Wharf Road |
Overnight docking (24 Hour Limit), Parking
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South Branch Muskoka River, Lake Muskoka
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
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Browning Island Docks |
1770 and 1790 Beaumont Drive |
Dock, Parking |
Lake Muskoka |
Clear Lake Boat Launch |
1139 Clear Lake Road |
Boat Launch and Dock, Parking |
Clear Lake |
Fox Point Road Boat Launch |
1034B Fox Point Road |
Boat Launch and Dock, Parking |
Wood Lake |
George Road Landing |
1006 Sandbar Lane Private |
Boat Launch, Docks and Parking |
South Branch Muskoka River, Lake Muskoka |
Muskoka Falls Boat Launch |
16 Morrow Drive |
Boat Launch and Dock, Parking |
Spence Lake |
Pine Lake Dock and Boat Launch |
3150 Fraserburg Road |
Boat Launch and Dock, Parking |
Pine Lake |
Prospect Lake Boat Launch and Dock |
1042 Big Island Road |
Boat Launch and Dock, Parking |
Prospect Lake |
Springdale Park Road Dock |
1139 Springdale Park Road |
Canoe Launch and Dock |
North Branch Muskoka River |
Boat Safety
Visit boating rules and safety at Transport Canada.
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Dog Park
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Three Amigos Off-Leash Dog Park is located within James W. Kerr Park. Two separate, fenced areas (one for smaller dogs, the other for medium and larger dogs); free parking. Please review the rules of the dog park before entering. View our parks section below for more information.
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Gardens
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The Rotary Centennial Gardens
Bracebridge Horticultural Society
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Maps
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For a listing of available maps for Bracebridge, visit our Maps page.
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Parks
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There are a number of parks throughout the community which are used for family or company picnics, weddings, reunions, and other special events.
Park Information
Name | Location | Features |
Annie Williams Memorial Park |
50 Santa's Village Road |
Benches and picnic tables, unsupervised swimming area, covered shelter, amphitheatre, playground, public washrooms, public docking and outdoor ice rink.
Dogs permitted to be exercised off-leash but must be kept under control.
Park Open May 1 to October 31.
Facility Rental
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Bass Rock Park |
151 Wilson's Falls Road |
Unsupervised swimming area.
Dogs permitted to be exercised off-leash but must be kept under control.
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Bracebridge Bay Park |
39 Wharf Road |
Benches and picnic tables, unsupervised swimming area and public docking.
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Bird Mill Mews Parkette |
1 Ecclestone Drive |
Public Washrooms during facility hours. |
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Covered Bridge Community Park |
22 Lankin Avenue |
Benches, playground |
David Thompson Park |
South Branch Muskoka River |
Camping, rest area and Algonquin privy |
Gostick Park |
51 Sellens Avenue |
Three soccer fields (2 lit), picnic tables and washrooms
Facility Rental
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Holditch Street Parkette |
187 Holditch Street |
Unsupervised swimming area |
High Falls Picnic Area |
Brodie Crescent |
High Falls Picnic Area (2.42 hectares) land is owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The Town owns 2.39 hectares of land (natural area) adjoining the High Falls Picnic Area |
J.D. Lang Park |
331 Fraserburg Road |
Fairgrounds and picnic tables.
Dogs permitted to be exercised off-leash but must be kept under control.
Facility Rental
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James W. Kerr Park |
130 Beaumont Drive |
Picnic tables, covered shelter, public washrooms (portable toilets), baseball/softball facilities, trails/hiking, off-leash dog park, chalet, and 4 tennis courts, 1 pickleball court/tennis court and is now home of the Bracebridge Tennis Club.
Facility Rental
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Johnston Park |
690 Eilean Gowan Island |
Picnic tables, unsupervised swimming area, public docking and seasonal privy |
Kelvin Grove Park |
101 Ecclestone Drive |
Benches, picnic tables, playground, seasonal public washrooms, unsupervised swimming area, swim platform, trails/hiking and 4 Pickleball courts and 1 basketball/ ball hockey court.
Facility Rental
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Kirby's Beach Park |
1010 Kirby's Beach Road |
Scenic view of Lake Muskoka. Beach, picnic tables, playground, seasonal public washrooms and parking lot.
The park now has an Inclusive Playground
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Memorial Park |
130 Manitoba Street |
Benches, bandshell, public washrooms (portable toilets - 1 accessible), decorative fountain, cenotaph and outdoor skating trail
Facility Rental
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Oakley Village Square Community Centre |
1198 Vankoughnet Road |
Playground, Pickleball Court.
Facility Rental
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Peake Fields at Verena Acres |
1028 Taylor Road |
Benches, picnic tables, covered shelters, playground, seasonal public washrooms, 4 baseball diamonds (3 lit), concession stand, and disc golf.
Facility Rental
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Skateboard Park |
42 Chub Downey Lane |
Skateboarding, inline skating, bmx bike.
Facility Rental
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Springdale Park |
1048 Springdale Park Road |
Playground |
Three Amigos Dog Park |
130 Beaumont Drive |
Off-leash dog park located within James W. Kerr Park. The 1.7 acre fenced area is divided into two sections, 1 for large dogs and 1 for small dogs. This facility is open year-round, from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. (or dusk). Every user is responsible to clean up after their dog. Site amenities include parking, double-gated entrances, garbage containers, benches, rules sign, and bulletin board. Please be considerate of other park users and leash your dog when outside of the fenced area. |
Totem Pole Park |
2 Ecclestone Drive |
Benches, picnic table and covered shelter |
Uffington Park |
1002 Uffington Road |
Open space |
Vankoughnet Village Park |
1193 Vankoughnet Road |
Picnic tables |
William Kirk Memorial Park |
190 Manitoba Street |
Bench, decorative fountain |
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Provincial Parks
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Algonquin Park
Arrowhead Provincial Park
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Trails
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Bracebridge's trail networks covers lush forests, spectacular granite outcroppings, fascinating wildlife, and panoramic vistas and lookouts.
Name | Location | Distance | Description |
Bracebridge Resource Management Centre Trails |
5140 Highway 11 North |
22 km |
Property owner is Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Picnic tables, public washrooms (portable toilets), covered shelter are all available free of charge.
The Centre offers groomed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking trails within a woodland setting along the Muskoka River.
Single and double track mountain bike trails have been added to the Bracebridge Resource Management Centre.
Check out our cross country ski trail conditions.
Trail maps are available at the trail head of the BRMC.
Dogs are welcome on snowshoe trails year-round but asked to avoid the cross-country ski trails between December 1 and April 15.
Dogs on a leash are preferred as it promotes safety of all users and wildlife.
Please pick up after your dog and dispose in the available garbage containers.
Mountain Bike Trail Map and Information
Trail Map and Information
Facility Rental information is available.
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Bracebridge Bay Trail |
Bracebridge Bay Park and Kelvin Grove Park |
1.5 km |
The trail follows the Muskoka River around the Bracebridge Bay. Access points Bird Lane, Ecclestone Drive, Entrance Drive, King Street and Wharf Road
Trail Map and Information
SECTION FROM KELVIN GROVE PARK TO BRACEBRIDGE FALLS IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE
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Porcupine Ridge Mountain Bike Park |
Santa's Village |
11.5 km |
Trails are open April to end of November for mountain biking only.
Mountain Bike Trail Map and Information
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South Monck/Covered Bridge Trail |
Covered Bridge Trail |
8 km |
The trail travels through open fields and forested areas. Access points to the trail are Ball's Drive, Covered Bridge Trail, Crawford Road, Glendale Road, Lilac Lane, Meadow Heights Drive, Moreland Court, Patricia Parkway, South Monck Drive and Tamarack Trail.
Dogs permitted to be exercised off-leash but must be kept under control.
Trail Map and Information
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Strawberry Point Trail |
James W. Kerr Park
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5 km |
The trail follows along country lanes and wooded areas towards a panoramic view of Lake Muskoka. Access points to the trail are James W. Kerr Park, Henry Road and Strawberry Bay Road
Dogs permitted to be exercised off-leash but must be kept under control.
For Trail Map and Information view the below Trans Canada Trail.
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Trans Canada Trail |
Various Areas
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26.96 km |
The trail follows along rural and urban area. Access Points: Strawberry Point Trail, Downtown Historic Walkway and Wilson's Falls Trail.
Trail Map and Information
SECTION FROM KELVIN GROVE PARK TO BRACEBRIDGE FALLS IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE
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Wilson's Falls Trail |
Wilson's Falls Road |
3.61 km |
Forested landscape beside Muskoka River and Wilson's Falls. Access points to the trail are Cedar Lane, Douglas Drive, The Granite Bluff, Rodgers Road, Sander Drive, Wilshire Boulevard and Wilson's Falls Road.
Dogs permitted to be exercised off-leash but must be kept under control.
Trail Map and Information
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Visit the Ontario Trails Council or Muskoka Trails Council for further information.
Mountain Bike Trails
Visit the Muskoka Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA) for further information.
Snowmobile Trails
Visit the Muskoka Snowmobile Region for maps and more information.
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Waterfalls
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Bracebridge is home to three major waterfalls, all located within a 10-minute drive of the Downtown area.
Waterfall Information
Name | Location | Description |
Bracebridge Falls |
Wharf Road |
These falls are located in the Downtown area at The Silver Bridge and is one of the trademark sights of the community. It empties the water of the North Branch of the Muskoka River down into Bracebridge Bay. |
High Falls |
High Falls Road |
There are five waterfalls located at the High Falls site. These include Pott's Falls, Muskoka Canyon Falls, Little High Falls, Big High Falls and a 5th man-made falls to accommodate the High Falls Water Park. Much of this site is wheelchair accessible. It is situated on the Trans-Canada Trail System, High Falls is an ideal spot to stop and enjoy the view. |
Wilson's Falls |
Wilson's Falls Road |
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.
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