Play a role in planning Bracebridge’s 150th anniversary

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (February 8, 2024) – The Town of Bracebridge is celebrating it’s 150-year anniversary in 2025 and is calling on members of the community to submit their celebration ideas for consideration by Monday, February 26. Ideas will be reviewed by the Bracebridge 150 Committee to determine what can be incorporated into the overall event plan.

How to submit an idea

• Visit engagebracebridge.ca/bracebridge150;
• Submit suggestions using the ideas tool;
• Review the idea submissions and vote for your favourite ones; and
• Submit as many ideas as you have and vote by February 26.

The Town is also seeking interest from local businesses, event organizers and community groups who are celebrating a milestone in 2025 and that would like to be included in the Bracebridge 150 calendar of events or incorporate an element of the sesquicentennial in their event planning. Interested parties can submit their details at engagebracebridge.ca/bracebridge150.

Volunteers Wanted
The Town will be seeking volunteers to help bring the Bracebridge 150 celebration together. Those interested in volunteering can submit their details at engagebracebridge.ca/bracebridge150. Roles and responsibilities of event volunteers will be determined and shared at a later date once the event plan is established.

Bracebridge 150 Committee
The Bracebridge 150 Committee was formed to help develop and implement the plan to celebrate the Town’s 150th anniversary in accordance with the objectives approved by Council. The advisory committee will develop and coordinate activities for all ages to commemorate and celebrate the community’s history, cultural diversity, and extensive arts and recreation opportunities. The committee will be appointed until the fall of 2025.

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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
media@bracebridge.ca