Celebrating Recreation and Parks Month in Bracebridge

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (June 3, 2024) – The Town of Bracebridge is excited to celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health.

FREE Recreation Programs
Bracebridge Sportsplex

This month, join the Recreation Department for a selection of free programs to get moving. All activities are free, but advanced registration is strongly encouraged to secure a spot.

• Ab Blast | Thursday, June 6 from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
• Fun’n’Fit | Friday, June 14 from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
• Yoga | Tuesday, June 18 from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Shape Your Body | Monday, June 24 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Learn more and register at bracebridge.ca/BeActive.

Explore the great outdoors
Bracebridge is home to a wide selection of trails suited to all abilities and activities, including hiking, biking, birdwatching and more. This month, explore the beauty in your backyard and plan a visit to one of the great trails in town, including:

• Bracebridge Resource Management Centre;
• Bracebridge Bay Trail;
• Collin Cameron Trail;
• South Monck/Covered Bridge Trail;
• Strawberry Point Trail;
• Trans Canada Trail;
• Wilson’s Falls Trail; and
• Woodchester Storybook Trail.

Looking for a route the whole family can enjoy? Take a walk along the storybook trail at Woodchester. This trail features the story, Penny and the Trail of Wonders, by author Courtney Murrell. As visitors walk the trail they are invited to follow the story of Penny and her dog Ralph as they embark on an adventure with eight pages along the route. Don’t forget to enjoy a view of the Muskoka River from the observation deck too.

To learn more about these trails, visit bracebridge.ca/trails or check out Visit the Bridge's Hike, Bike and Ski guide.

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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country. With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.




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