Town History

Bracebridge was incorporated as a village in 1875; by 1889, when it acquired town status, the population had risen to 1600 and industries included two large tanneries (using local hemlock for tanning hides), a grist mill, a woolen mill, a flour mill and a sawmill - all taking advantage of the ample water power.

A lot has changed since then. But take a look at the resources below to get a glimpse of where it all began.

The Bracebridge Library has many resources in their Muskoka Collection including videos, oral history and newspaper archives.

• Bracebridge Beginnings with Kenneth C. Veitch
• Stories from Bracebridge History, with Kenneth C. Veitch
• Muskoka and Bracebridge's History with Kenneth C. Veitch