BRACEBRIDGE 150 CELEBRATIONS

Being held on June 7 and 8, 2025 at JD Lang Activity Park, the Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase offers a FREE event of music, historical displays, food, entertainment and activities for children. 

Interested in participating in the event? Visit the Meet Your Community Showcase for the opportunities.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, catering to different levels of commitment for businesses, organizations and individuals wishing to associate their brand with this historic event.

For information on sponsoring the Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration contact the Town's Economic Development staff who will connect you with the 150 Committee.

We salute other businesses and organizations in Bracebridge also celebrating in 2025.  Read their stories.

Knox Presbyterian Church - Est. 1875

Santa's Village - Est. 1955

Bracebridge Centre for Active Living - Est. 1975

Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary School/Bracebridge High School - Est. 1925 - High School Reunion

The Bracebridge Public Library has many resources in their Muskoka Collection ranging from oral history to newspaper archived.  A number of videos of Muskoka and Bracebridge oral history is available online through the Library website.  The videos below are focused on Bracebridge history.  

• Bracebridge Beginnings with Kenneth C. Veitch
• Stories from Bracebridge History, with Kenneth C. Veitch
• Muskoka and Bracebridge's History with Kenneth C. Veitch

In December 2024, Council is considering a number of projects to recognize Bracebridge's 150th Birthday including:

• Bracebridge Heritage Walking Trail Signage Update
• Storybook Trail - new Bracebridge 150 story at Woodchester
• Replacement of the Bandshell at Bracebridge Memorial Park
• Installation of Bracebridge 150 Banners
• Creation of the Bracebridge 150 Forest