Town raises the Bracebridge 150 flag to celebrate anniversary milestone
BRACEBRIDGE, ON (January 24, 2025) – Today, Mayor Maloney was joined by members of Council, the Bracebridge 150 Advisory Committee and Town staff to raise the Bracebridge 150 flag at the Municipal Office to kick off a milestone year as the town celebrates its 150-year anniversary.
To further highlight the celebratory year, new Bracebridge-150 banners were installed throughout the Downtown this week in partnership with the Downtown Bracebridge BIA. The banners showcase the celebratory logo and icons and will be in place for the year.
Join in on the anniversary celebration this weekend. The Fire and Ice Festival take place on Saturday, January 25 and will feature a paint-by-numbers community mural hosted by the Downtown Bracebridge BIA. Community members can visit the Annex to contribute to painting a section of the mural. Also taking place on Saturday, Muskoka Arts and Crafts will launch a new exhibit which celebrates the anniversary year and town history. Both of these events were proudly supported by the Town’s Bracebridge 150 Event Grant.
Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase
J.D. Lang Park (Bracebridge Fairgrounds)
June 7 and 8
Join us for a weekend long event to celebrate Bracebridge’s arts, culture, and history at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, activities and more. Stay tuned for details.
Play a role in celebrating the community. The Town is looking for vendors, exhibitors, and participants to be part of the event. Register to participate at bracebridge.ca/150.
The Bracebridge 150 community celebration is generously supported by the Government of Canada.
We want you to be part of the celebration
Help the Town celebrate the sesquicentennial by sharing stories, photos, and favorite spots that make the town so special. Submissions will be shared throughout the year to help celebrate the anniversary. Learn more and submit your entries at engagebracebridge.ca/bracebridge150.
To further highlight the celebratory year, new Bracebridge-150 banners were installed throughout the Downtown this week in partnership with the Downtown Bracebridge BIA. The banners showcase the celebratory logo and icons and will be in place for the year.
Join in on the anniversary celebration this weekend. The Fire and Ice Festival take place on Saturday, January 25 and will feature a paint-by-numbers community mural hosted by the Downtown Bracebridge BIA. Community members can visit the Annex to contribute to painting a section of the mural. Also taking place on Saturday, Muskoka Arts and Crafts will launch a new exhibit which celebrates the anniversary year and town history. Both of these events were proudly supported by the Town’s Bracebridge 150 Event Grant.
Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase
J.D. Lang Park (Bracebridge Fairgrounds)
June 7 and 8
Join us for a weekend long event to celebrate Bracebridge’s arts, culture, and history at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, activities and more. Stay tuned for details.
Play a role in celebrating the community. The Town is looking for vendors, exhibitors, and participants to be part of the event. Register to participate at bracebridge.ca/150.
The Bracebridge 150 community celebration is generously supported by the Government of Canada.
We want you to be part of the celebration
Help the Town celebrate the sesquicentennial by sharing stories, photos, and favorite spots that make the town so special. Submissions will be shared throughout the year to help celebrate the anniversary. Learn more and submit your entries at engagebracebridge.ca/bracebridge150.
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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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