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Effective Friday, March 14, the Town of Bracebridge has closed the floating snowmobile bridge over the Muskoka River near 154 Beaumont Drive (MR 16) and 147 Santa’s Village Road (MR 15).

The Bracebridge Fire Department and Muskoka Paramedic Services are pleased to reschedule the door-to-door food drive in support of the Salvation Army South Muskoka Ministries food bank for Monday, March 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.

This year, the Town of Bracebridge is celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary. As the Town prepares for the signature event, the Community Celebration and Showcase on June 7 and 8, local businesses, community organizations, and individuals are invited to be a part of this historic milestone year through sponsorship.

The Town of Bracebridge, in partnership with the Downtown Bracebridge Business Improvement Area (BIA), is inviting professional artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the creation of a large-scale outdoor mural in the heart of downtown Bracebridge.

The Muskoka Small Business Centre (MSBC) is temporarily relocating to the Muskoka Collective, located at 16 Dominion Street, effective April 1. 

As winter weather continues to pose a challenge, the Town of Bracebridge is reminding residents to stay safe and know the signs of potential concern.

This winter, Bracebridge received a significant amount of snow, and with consistently cold temperatures, it accumulated with very little opportunity to melt or minimize. As temperatures begin to change, and spring is in sight, the Town of Bracebridge is preparing for the onset of the spring freshet season and reminds property owners to take the necessary steps to ensure proper drainage, protect their property, and ensure personal safety.

Today, the Bracebridge Fire Department (BFD) presented its 2024 Annual Report to General Committee, highlighting a year of growth, service, and innovation in fire safety and emergency response.

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.