Media Releases

The Town of Bracebridge is inviting residents and visitors to join in a community celebration marking the official opening of the new Memorial Park Bandshell on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m.

The Town of Bracebridge is saddened by the passing of former Mayor Scott Northmore, who passed away peacefully on June 2 at the age of 91.

The Town of Bracebridge will receive $150,000 through the Airbnb FIFA World Cup 2026™ Impact Program to support a field lighting retrofit project at Randy Gostick Park.

The Town of Bracebridge is making it easier than ever for local teens to stay active, have fun, and connect with friends this summer, now, with double the activities. The Recreation Department is excited to offer the Summer Youth Pass, giving students aged 13 to 17 unlimited access to a wide range of recreation amenities and daily activities for only $50.

The Town of Bracebridge is encouraging residents impacted by the recent spring flooding to come forward as part of a provincial damage assessment process that may support eligibility for the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program.

The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs has raised the fire danger rating to high for all of Muskoka.

The Proline Rentals Fieldhouse at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre will be closed from Monday, June 1 to Sunday, June 14 for scheduled maintenance and repairs, staff training, and equipment delivery and inspections.

The Town of Bracebridge is celebrating June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. 

The Town of Bracebridge is now accepting applications for its 2027 community grant programs, supporting local festivals, tourism-driven events, and community development initiatives. These grants aim to foster vibrant community experiences, encourage local engagement, and stimulate the town’s tourism economy.

Today, Mayor Rick Maloney presented the recipients of the Town of Bracebridge’s Event Tourism Grant and Community Grant programs with the funding needed to support their 2026 programming.