Continued resources for those still being affected by the ice storm
BRACEBRIDGE, ON (April 11, 2025) – While power has been restored to the majority of properties following the ice storm, a small portion of the community remains affected. The Town of Bracebridge continues to work with agency partners to provide ongoing support.
Thank you to the crews, first responders, Town staff, community partners, and neighbours who have stepped up in extraordinary ways to support one another. Please continue to check in on vulnerable members of the community and provide clean-up support if able to do so.
The Town’s recreation facilities are available during regular business hours for visitors to charge devices and use the facilities. Emergency food boxes continue to be available.
Thank you to the crews, first responders, Town staff, community partners, and neighbours who have stepped up in extraordinary ways to support one another. Please continue to check in on vulnerable members of the community and provide clean-up support if able to do so.
The Town’s recreation facilities are available during regular business hours for visitors to charge devices and use the facilities. Emergency food boxes continue to be available.
- Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail; and
- Muskoka Lumber Community Centre; 56 Salmon Avenue.
Reu’s Café at the Sportsplex and Brews and Bites at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre are open daily to provide snacks and beverages.
Residents are reminded that all Town of Bracebridge parks, trails, and cemeteries are closed and not maintained during the off season. Excessive debris has made these locations unsafe. Please use extreme caution and do not visit until further notice.
The Town of Bracebridge urges continued caution to seasonal property owners wanting to visit. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and many seasonal and private roads have incurred tree damage and remain unmaintained. If you decide to visit, do so at your own risk and ensure you are fully self-sufficient. Bring all necessary supplies, including food, fuel, and emergency provisions.
Information on available supports, warming centres, and helpful safety resources can be found at
Residents are reminded that all Town of Bracebridge parks, trails, and cemeteries are closed and not maintained during the off season. Excessive debris has made these locations unsafe. Please use extreme caution and do not visit until further notice.
The Town of Bracebridge urges continued caution to seasonal property owners wanting to visit. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and many seasonal and private roads have incurred tree damage and remain unmaintained. If you decide to visit, do so at your own risk and ensure you are fully self-sufficient. Bring all necessary supplies, including food, fuel, and emergency provisions.
Information on available supports, warming centres, and helpful safety resources can be found at
District of Muskoka Resources
Ice Storm Assistance
Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 705-645-2100 Ext. 4500
- icestorm@muskoka.on.ca
For urgent needs related to health, safety, and access to essential services, please access the District of Muskoka’s ice storm assistance line. Learn more at www.muskoka.on.ca/spring-ice-storm
Debris Clean Up
The District of Muskoka is waiving tipping fees for chippable wood (tree limbs, branches, shrubs and twigs) up to the limits set in the Schedule “E” of their Waste Management By-law.
Debris Clean Up
The District of Muskoka is waiving tipping fees for chippable wood (tree limbs, branches, shrubs and twigs) up to the limits set in the Schedule “E” of their Waste Management By-law.
- Materials generated through storm cleanup can be delivered to the Rosewarne Landfill in Bracebridge or the Beiers Transfer Station in Gravenhurst during their normal operating hours;
- Brush must be cut into pieces no longer than four feet; and
- Stumps will not be accepted.
Storm Yard Waste Curbside Collection
Storm yard waste curbside collection will begin Monday, April 21. This program is available to properties that currently receive curbside leaf and yard waste collection. To check eligibility, residents are encouraged to enter their address in the Muskoka Waste App.
Storm yard waste curbside collection will begin Monday, April 21. This program is available to properties that currently receive curbside leaf and yard waste collection. To check eligibility, residents are encouraged to enter their address in the Muskoka Waste App.
- Collection begins Monday, April 21 and will run for three weeks.
- Materials must be set at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday each week. (Even though your materials are set out on Monday, they might not be collected until Friday, or the following week. Please be patient.)
- Ensure the material is not on the road, sidewalk or interfering with any other public or private infrastructure to ensure safety of the community.
For those who are physically or financially unable to manage storm cleanup, support is available. If you or someone you know needs help with debris clean-up, please contact the Storm Assistance Line at 705-645-2100 ext. 4500 or email icestorm@muskoka.on.ca.
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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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Town of Bracebridge
1000 Taylor Court
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6
Phone: (705) 645 5264