News

This week, Bracebridge experienced temperatures above zero for the first time this season which resulted in snow thaw that led to concerns about damaged gas lines, eavestroughs and roofing materials, as well as unevenly loaded roofs and potential flooding.

Effective Monday, March 10 at 12:01 a.m., the annual reduced load limit will be in place to ensure the road base on all Town of Bracebridge roadways are not damaged due to thawing temperatures and heavy vehicles.

March Break is right around the corner, and the Town of Bracebridge has activities planned that the whole family can enjoy.

As part of Bracebridge’s 150-year anniversary, the Town is seeking input on the creation of a commemorative time capsule, including what should be included to ensure it reflects the community.

The February 25,  2025 Council Correspondence is now available.

The February 18, 2025 Council Correspondence is now available.

As the Town of Bracebridge marks its 150-year anniversary, a remarkable piece of its heritage is coming to life online. The Town is pleased to announce the launch of the Bracebridge Digital Archive, an extensive online database showcasing Bracebridge’s rich history through hundreds of artifacts, including postcards, photographs, newspaper clippings, and more.

Rolling road closures will take place to facilitate snow removal on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20 beginning at 7 p.m. each night until 7 a.m. the following morning. Traffic control will be in place during these operations. Please keep the area clear during this time and ensure there are no vehicles parked on the road.

The Town of Bracebridge is in the process of preparing an update to the Official Plan to guide the future of the Town. The result of the Official Plan update has been the preparation of an Official Plan Amendment to make several changes to the Official Plan for the Town.

Town facilities will remain open on Family Day, Monday, February 17.