Media Releases

The Town of Bracebridge will begin installing updated speed limit signs on municipal roads in rural areas of town as part of the continued implementation of speed limit changes approved by Council in 2023.

The Town of Bracebridge will begin its annual roadside mowing program at the end of June to help reduce tall roadside vegetation areas to improve drainage and visibility for the safety of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians along approximately 300 kilometres of municipal roads.

Environment Canada is forecasting a multi-day heat event starting today and lasting until the weekend. Temperatures could reach up to 31°C with humidex values in the mid-to-upper 30s. The Town of Bracebridge encourages everyone to take extra care during this period of extreme heat to protect themselves and others.

his summer, residents and visitors are invited to discover one of Bracebridge's most treasured landmarks as Woodchester opens its doors for weekly drop-in days beginning Thursday, July 2.

Since Georgian College announced plans in September 2025 to close its Muskoka campus in Bracebridge, Town of Bracebridge representatives have been working collaboratively with the College and interested partners to explore opportunities for the property that would continue to serve the needs of the community and support local priorities.

The Muskoka Small Business Centre (MSBC) is calling on aspiring and established entrepreneurs to apply for the Starter Company Plus program.

The Town of Bracebridge will replace the Purbrook Road bridge this summer, an important piece of infrastructure serving residents and seasonal properties in the area.

The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs has set the fire danger rating to moderate for all of Muskoka.

The Town of Bracebridge is proud to announce that Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Prestige Award from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario.

As residents begin planning outdoor projects for the summer months ahead, the Town of Bracebridge is reminding the community of its new Tree Cutting By-law (2025-103) and introducing a convenient online tool to make compliance easier than ever.