Media Releases

The festive spirit is coming to Bracebridge with the return of the Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, the market will be held in its new home, the Proline Rentals Fieldhouse at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, offering a larger, open space for local artisans, crafters, and shoppers to come together.

The Town of Bracebridge is excited to announce that the community has chosen a name for the new bear sculpture at the Woodchester Storybook Trail, introducing Chester.

On Saturday, October 18, the Town of Bracebridge recognized and celebrated community members for their contributions at the Community Recognition Awards in the Muskoka Leon’s Auditorium.

The Bracebridge Fire Department is adding some extra excitement to Halloween night this year. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 31, members of the Bracebridge Fire Department will be driving fire trucks through the urban area of Bracebridge to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters along their route.

The Town of Bracebridge is inviting local businesses and organizations to help spread holiday cheer by sponsoring community programming and events at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre and Bracebridge Sportsplex this holiday season.

This week marks Small Business Week in Canada, an opportunity to celebrate local entrepreneurs, acknowledge their hard work, and highlight the many supports available to help them succeed. The Town’s Economic Development team is dedicated to supporting local businesses and fostering a thriving, resilient economy. From helping entrepreneurs start or expand their operations to celebrating business milestones, the team works alongside the community to help turn business goals into a reality.

The Town of Bracebridge’s Recreation Department is inviting children and families to make a splash this Halloween season at the Pumpkin Plunge, taking place on Saturday, October 25 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bracebridge Sportsplex.

Holiday magic is back in Downtown Bracebridge with the annual Festival of Lights, hosted by the Town of Bracebridge and the Downtown Bracebridge Business Improvement Area (BIA). This much-loved tradition brings the community together to celebrate the season with festive activities, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family.

The Muskoka Lumber Community Centre is celebrating a remarkable first year of operation, having welcomed tens of thousands of participants to its wide range of programs, rentals, and special events. To mark the milestone, the Town of Bracebridge invites the community to a weekend of free programming.

The Town of Bracebridge was proud to once again welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Muskoka Lumber Arena today, where players took to the ice for a special community practice in front of an enthusiastic crowd of local students.