Guidebook for Bracebridge
Food Scene
Everything is excellent at Oliver's, this is a perfect meeting and relaxing place. In addition to the standard coffee shop favourites, you'll find brewed ice tea and savoury hot teas.
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Oliver's Coffee
203 Manitoba StEverything is excellent at Oliver's, this is a perfect meeting and relaxing place. In addition to the standard coffee shop favourites, you'll find brewed ice tea and savoury hot teas.
Fresh, imaginative, excellent... with superb service. The outside patio is a delightful place to meet friends and feast on spring, summer and fall evenings.
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The Old Station Restaurant
88 Manitoba StFresh, imaginative, excellent... with superb service. The outside patio is a delightful place to meet friends and feast on spring, summer and fall evenings.
Fresh, well prepared, "traditional" Chinese food - take out and eat in. The best Chinese food in Muskoka and it's just a short stroll down the street.
New Haven Restaurant
160 Manitoba StFresh, well prepared, "traditional" Chinese food - take out and eat in. The best Chinese food in Muskoka and it's just a short stroll down the street.
Excellent chef-run kitchen serving authentic Mexican specialties. NEW: Now offering excellent Mexican and Canadian breakfasts and brunch. Salsa lessons and dancing on select nights.
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El Pueblito
155 Manitoba StExcellent chef-run kitchen serving authentic Mexican specialties. NEW: Now offering excellent Mexican and Canadian breakfasts and brunch. Salsa lessons and dancing on select nights.
Chef run restaurant and pub; our new favourite with open mike entertainment and charm. The food and atmosphere are superb... and an easy stroll downtown from your Airbnb apartment. Check out the weekend Irish breakfasts. Highly recommended.
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Kelly's Kitchen Pub
5 Manitoba StChef run restaurant and pub; our new favourite with open mike entertainment and charm. The food and atmosphere are superb... and an easy stroll downtown from your Airbnb apartment. Check out the weekend Irish breakfasts. Highly recommended.
Right around the corner with excellent deli fare and full plate meals... licensed for beer and wine. They aren't always open for dinner but breakfast and lunch are superb.
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Main St. Delicatessen
172 Manitoba StRight around the corner with excellent deli fare and full plate meals... licensed for beer and wine. They aren't always open for dinner but breakfast and lunch are superb.
Entertainment & Activities
We love this little movie theater. There are 3 movies offered every evening at 7:15 pm, all first run with at least one an excellent "suitable for children" movie. Some days, especially during weekends and summers, one or two movies are available as matinees. On Tuesdays, the entrance special is $6 per person; any other time the price ranges from $7 to $9 (cash only). What a bargain!
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Norwood Theatre
106 Manitoba StWe love this little movie theater. There are 3 movies offered every evening at 7:15 pm, all first run with at least one an excellent "suitable for children" movie. Some days, especially during weekends and summers, one or two movies are available as matinees. On Tuesdays, the entrance special is $6 per person; any other time the price ranges from $7 to $9 (cash only). What a bargain!
Marvelous swimming pool (with slides and a high diving board), climbing wall, running track, fitness and other classes, the Sportsplex has it all.
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Bracebridge Sportsplex
110 Clearbrook TrailMarvelous swimming pool (with slides and a high diving board), climbing wall, running track, fitness and other classes, the Sportsplex has it all.
If you want to see excellent, small town but highly competitive hockey, the Bracebridge Blues Junior A Hockey Team plays home games at the Memorial Arena, a short stroll from home on McMurray Street. Also... there's a terrific skateboard park beside the arena.
Bracebridge Memorial Arena
169 James StIf you want to see excellent, small town but highly competitive hockey, the Bracebridge Blues Junior A Hockey Team plays home games at the Memorial Arena, a short stroll from home on McMurray Street. Also... there's a terrific skateboard park beside the arena.
Literally a stroll away, the South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club is a delightful course with "majestic trees and granite outcroppings typical of the Muskoka landscape". The restaurant is open to guests every day for lunch and monthly Sunday breakfast buffets in the fall and winter.
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South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club
10 Golf Course RdLiterally a stroll away, the South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club is a delightful course with "majestic trees and granite outcroppings typical of the Muskoka landscape". The restaurant is open to guests every day for lunch and monthly Sunday breakfast buffets in the fall and winter.
From May to October the Lady Muskoka 2-3/4 hour sightseeing cruise is boarded at the Muskoka River in Bracebridge and travels to and around Lake Muskoka. Refreshments or a full meal are available. The evening dinner cruise is our personal favourite.
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Lady Muskoka Cruises
300 Ecclestone DrFrom May to October the Lady Muskoka 2-3/4 hour sightseeing cruise is boarded at the Muskoka River in Bracebridge and travels to and around Lake Muskoka. Refreshments or a full meal are available. The evening dinner cruise is our personal favourite.
"Established in 1955 and located half way between the equator and the North Pole, it’s where Santa spends the warm months relaxing and experiencing the joy of Christmas all summer long. With so many fun things to do, it is a great place to spend time with your family & friends of all ages!"
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Julemandens landsby: Muskokas forlystelsespark
1624 Golden Beach Road"Established in 1955 and located half way between the equator and the North Pole, it’s where Santa spends the warm months relaxing and experiencing the joy of Christmas all summer long. With so many fun things to do, it is a great place to spend time with your family & friends of all ages!"
LivOutside (livoutside.ca) provide a whole menu of incredible tours including biking, paddling, climbing and camping in the summer plus ice climbing, fat biking, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Plus they rent all the equipment if you'd prefer a self-led adventure. Their customer service is outstanding. Park and paddle or bike from their location without having to load up canoes, kayaks, SUPs or bikes.
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LIV OUTSIDE - Gear + Adventures
271 Ecclestone DrLivOutside (livoutside.ca) provide a whole menu of incredible tours including biking, paddling, climbing and camping in the summer plus ice climbing, fat biking, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Plus they rent all the equipment if you'd prefer a self-led adventure. Their customer service is outstanding. Park and paddle or bike from their location without having to load up canoes, kayaks, SUPs or bikes.
Stop at the LIV Outside store for maps of the trails. Also accessible for snowshoeing in the winter.
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LIV Outside Bike Trails
2 Southbank DrStop at the LIV Outside store for maps of the trails. Also accessible for snowshoeing in the winter.
Hidden Valley also offers golfing, hiking and a spa but their primary season is winter for skiing and tubing. There are 26 slopes and trails of various difficulty levels plus learn to ski or snowboard lessons available.
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Hidden Valley Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection
1755 Valley RdHidden Valley also offers golfing, hiking and a spa but their primary season is winter for skiing and tubing. There are 26 slopes and trails of various difficulty levels plus learn to ski or snowboard lessons available.
Winter in Muskoka means snow... lots of it! Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is well equipped with day and night skiing, a ski school, groomed trails and amenities.
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Hidden Valley Highlands Skiområde og Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley RdWinter in Muskoka means snow... lots of it! Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is well equipped with day and night skiing, a ski school, groomed trails and amenities.
Arts & Culture
Another charming century house and a great place to read the Toronto Star or Globe & Mail and pick up used (discarded) books for $0.25 and magazines for $0.10 each. Stock up for vacation reading!
Bracebridge Public Library
94 Manitoba StAnother charming century house and a great place to read the Toronto Star or Globe & Mail and pick up used (discarded) books for $0.25 and magazines for $0.10 each. Stock up for vacation reading!
We came upon this delightful gallery showing local Muskoka artists when looking for a geocache near the falls and found a treasure! The Chapel Gallery is also home to "Muskoka Arts & Crafts" (www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com/) which publishes the annual Muskoka Arts & Crafts Guidebook. Copies are available in the apartment or on request.
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Chapel Gallery
15 King StWe came upon this delightful gallery showing local Muskoka artists when looking for a geocache near the falls and found a treasure! The Chapel Gallery is also home to "Muskoka Arts & Crafts" (www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com/) which publishes the annual Muskoka Arts & Crafts Guidebook. Copies are available in the apartment or on request.
Shopping
Our favourite go-to-place for antique and unique furniture pieces, furnishings and special gifts. Worth Repeating is worth several return trips.
Worth Repeating Home Furnishings
31 Manitoba StOur favourite go-to-place for antique and unique furniture pieces, furnishings and special gifts. Worth Repeating is worth several return trips.
Handcrafted, locally sourced cosmetics, essential oils and soaps with a full line of bathroom furnishings, towels and accessories. PLUS, they now have a spa and provide mani and pedicures. Just a 10 minutes stroll down Manitoba Street from your Airbnb apartment.
Ah! Naturel Bath & Body and Spa
10 Manitoba StHandcrafted, locally sourced cosmetics, essential oils and soaps with a full line of bathroom furnishings, towels and accessories. PLUS, they now have a spa and provide mani and pedicures. Just a 10 minutes stroll down Manitoba Street from your Airbnb apartment.
Prescriptions, over the counter meds, toiletries, cosmetics, etc... even groceries, magazines and books, Shoppers Drug Mart is the go-to place across Canada. All the usual drug store supplies including a pharmacy plus grocery items (fresh, frozen and packaged). Very convenient location - 5 minutes stroll from your Airbnb apartment.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
248 Manitoba StPrescriptions, over the counter meds, toiletries, cosmetics, etc... even groceries, magazines and books, Shoppers Drug Mart is the go-to place across Canada. All the usual drug store supplies including a pharmacy plus grocery items (fresh, frozen and packaged). Very convenient location - 5 minutes stroll from your Airbnb apartment.
Downtown Bracebridge gear and outfitting shop within a short stroll of your Airbnb apartment. They also rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards (plus bikes) and provide guided day trips and overnight guided and fully supplied wilderness trips.
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Algonquin Outfitters - Bracebridge
60 Manitoba StDowntown Bracebridge gear and outfitting shop within a short stroll of your Airbnb apartment. They also rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards (plus bikes) and provide guided day trips and overnight guided and fully supplied wilderness trips.
My new favourite store for (men's, women's and children's) sandals, crocs, hats PLUS unique (women's) clothes in all sizes. The prices are excellent and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Recently moved to larger premises down the Manitoba Street hill.
FOOTPRINTS ON MUSKOKA
9 Manitoba StMy new favourite store for (men's, women's and children's) sandals, crocs, hats PLUS unique (women's) clothes in all sizes. The prices are excellent and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Recently moved to larger premises down the Manitoba Street hill.
Parks & Nature
After strolling down main street Bracebridge you'll be a few steps to the Bracebridge Falls, a perfect destination and a few steps from the sandy Bracebridge public beach on the Muskoka River.
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Bracebridge Falls
After strolling down main street Bracebridge you'll be a few steps to the Bracebridge Falls, a perfect destination and a few steps from the sandy Bracebridge public beach on the Muskoka River.
Strolling to this park will give a wonderful view of Bracebridge Falls plus there's a public swimming area at the end of the park with a sandy beach. Child and non-swimmer friendly.
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Bracebridge Bay Park
2 Dominion StStrolling to this park will give a wonderful view of Bracebridge Falls plus there's a public swimming area at the end of the park with a sandy beach. Child and non-swimmer friendly.
Follow the road to the very end and you'll be at parking lot with access to the Wilsons Falls Trail, which is an easy strolling trail through forested areas and over a small waterfall. Bonus #1 - it's part of the TransCanadaTrail (TCT). Bonus #2 - there are a couple of geocaches on the trail.
Wilsons Falls Road
Wilsons Falls RoadFollow the road to the very end and you'll be at parking lot with access to the Wilsons Falls Trail, which is an easy strolling trail through forested areas and over a small waterfall. Bonus #1 - it's part of the TransCanadaTrail (TCT). Bonus #2 - there are a couple of geocaches on the trail.
Trailhead to the "South-Monck / Covered Bridge" trail. See also muskokatrailscouncil.com/trailguides/bracebridgetrails
South Monck Drive
South Monck DriveTrailhead to the "South-Monck / Covered Bridge" trail. See also muskokatrailscouncil.com/trailguides/bracebridgetrails
Really nice, easy walking and biking trail. Good for strollers and wheel chairs.
Covered Bridge Trail
Covered Bridge TrailReally nice, easy walking and biking trail. Good for strollers and wheel chairs.
The first place we hiked when we arrived in Muskoka, Huckleberry Rock gave us an incredible view of Lake Muskoka cottage country. It's steep but the trails are well cleared and would accommodate a stroller or wheelchair. There's also a few very nice geocaches along the way. Free parking at the trail head.
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Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdThe first place we hiked when we arrived in Muskoka, Huckleberry Rock gave us an incredible view of Lake Muskoka cottage country. It's steep but the trails are well cleared and would accommodate a stroller or wheelchair. There's also a few very nice geocaches along the way. Free parking at the trail head.
A delightful and accessible beach on Sandy Bay of Lake Muskoka. Has picnic tables, washrooms and parking
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Bowyers Beach Park
Bowyers Beach RoadA delightful and accessible beach on Sandy Bay of Lake Muskoka. Has picnic tables, washrooms and parking
Clear Lake Road South
South Clear Lake RoadGood place for public boat docking (has washrooms)
I love this beach because it has everything - a scenic view of Lake Muskoka, picnic tables, playground, washrooms and good parking
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Kirby's Beach
1010 Kirbys Beach RdI love this beach because it has everything - a scenic view of Lake Muskoka, picnic tables, playground, washrooms and good parking
Prospect Lake Road
Prospect Lake RoadFollow the road to the beach parking lot; there's picnic tables and washrooms.
Reach this beach at 1854 Germania Road. There's picnic tables and a FLOATING RAFT in the lake! No charge access.
Weismuller Lake
Reach this beach at 1854 Germania Road. There's picnic tables and a FLOATING RAFT in the lake! No charge access.
Benches and picnic tables, unsupervised swimming area, covered shelter, amphitheatre, playground, public washrooms, and public docking. Plus there are facilities for rent.
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Annie Williams Memorial Park
50 Santas Village RdBenches and picnic tables, unsupervised swimming area, covered shelter, amphitheatre, playground, public washrooms, and public docking. Plus there are facilities for rent.
Bass Rock Park
Wilsons Falls RoadUnsupervised swimming area on the Muskoka River
Picnic tables, covered shelter, public washrooms, baseball/softball facilities, tennis courts, trails/hiking, off-leash dog park and chalet. Also facilities available for rental.
Kerr Park
130 Beaumont DrPicnic tables, covered shelter, public washrooms, baseball/softball facilities, tennis courts, trails/hiking, off-leash dog park and chalet. Also facilities available for rental.
Several well groomed and marked hiking and snowshoeing trails (3km, 7km and 8km) make this park one of our favourites. Free parking (and portapotty) at the trailhead. Lovely views around the lake.
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Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Highway 169Several well groomed and marked hiking and snowshoeing trails (3km, 7km and 8km) make this park one of our favourites. Free parking (and portapotty) at the trailhead. Lovely views around the lake.
Iconic CANADA, Algonquin Park's forests, rivers and numerous lakes, including the large Lake of Two Rivers, are home to moose, bears and common loons. The park’s many trails include the Whiskey Rapids Trail, along the Oxtongue River, and the Barron Canyon Trail, with views from the north rim. The Algonquin Logging Museum features a re-created camp and a steam-powered amphibious tug.
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Algonquin Park
Iconic CANADA, Algonquin Park's forests, rivers and numerous lakes, including the large Lake of Two Rivers, are home to moose, bears and common loons. The park’s many trails include the Whiskey Rapids Trail, along the Oxtongue River, and the Barron Canyon Trail, with views from the north rim. The Algonquin Logging Museum features a re-created camp and a steam-powered amphibious tug.
Just 30 minutes drive brings you to superb trails and opportunities for biking, birding, canoeing, boating, swimming and, in the winter, skating, tubing, cross country skiing. A jewel among Ontario parks!
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Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdJust 30 minutes drive brings you to superb trails and opportunities for biking, birding, canoeing, boating, swimming and, in the winter, skating, tubing, cross country skiing. A jewel among Ontario parks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Owner run and managed; great brew selection, really good food and their guest musicians are top notch. Another gem in Bracebridge and a short stroll downtown.
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Griffin Pub
9 CHANCERY LANEOwner run and managed; great brew selection, really good food and their guest musicians are top notch. Another gem in Bracebridge and a short stroll downtown.
Thirsty Judge Restaurant The
99 Manitoba StKnown for their rib-eye sandwich and outside patio.
Peter’s Place theatre opened in April 2008 with international music icons James Cotton, Johnny Winter, Robben Ford, Omar and the Howlers, John Mayall, Tab Benoit, Les Dudek... it's simply a marvelous venue where every seat feels like a back stage pass... check what's schedule on their website petersplayers.com
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Peter's Players
114 Muskoka Rd SPeter’s Place theatre opened in April 2008 with international music icons James Cotton, Johnny Winter, Robben Ford, Omar and the Howlers, John Mayall, Tab Benoit, Les Dudek... it's simply a marvelous venue where every seat feels like a back stage pass... check what's schedule on their website petersplayers.com
Essentials
15 minutes by foot or 5 with the car, a complete grocery superstore with all the fresh, frozen and prepared foods you'd expect, plus clothing and household items.
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Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer
270 Wellington St15 minutes by foot or 5 with the car, a complete grocery superstore with all the fresh, frozen and prepared foods you'd expect, plus clothing and household items.
A complete grocery store with fresh, local produce in season and great value.
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Food Basics
505 Muskoka District Road 118 WestA complete grocery store with fresh, local produce in season and great value.
Full selection of beers, wines and spirits in a convenient location (15 minutes walk from your Airbnb apartment)
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LCBO
125 Muskoka District Road 118 WestFull selection of beers, wines and spirits in a convenient location (15 minutes walk from your Airbnb apartment)
The Beer Store
505 Muskoka District Road 118 WestTypical well equipped Ontario beer store.
Fabricare Cleaning Centre
229 Wellington St NAlways clean, well equipped and provides excellent service.
Circle K
143 Manitoba StOpen 24/7 and a 5-minute stroll from the Airbnb.