Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Bracebridge

Bracebridge is a town in Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 8,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 88 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 54 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 waterfalls and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Muskoka Falls Beach (18 km), Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve (22 km) and Clearwater Lake (25 km).

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Bracebridge, Ontario
Bracebridge, Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bracebridge at a glance

Location
Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 8,238
Coordinates
45.0334° N, 79.3163° W
Places within 50 km
180 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Bracebridge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bracebridge: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bracebridge

142 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bracebridge. The closest is Spence Lake (6 km); the best-known is Clearwater Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bracebridge

66 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bracebridge. The closest is Eleanor Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Bracebridge

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Bracebridge. The closest is Bracebridge Falls (1 km); the best-known is Muskoka Falls Beach (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Bracebridge

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bracebridge. The closest is Kirbys Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bracebridge

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bracebridge. The closest is Bethune Memorial House (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bracebridge

6 museums within 100 km of Bracebridge. The closest is Woodchester Villa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bracebridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bracebridge
  2. 1 km Bracebridge Falls · waterfall, Central Ontario
  3. 1 km Woodchester Villa · museum, Central Ontario
  4. 3 km Wilsons Falls · waterfall, Central Ontario
  5. 20 km Muskoka Falls Beach · waterfall, Central Ontario
  6. 8 km Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve · nature spot, Central Ontario
  7. 22 km Back to Bracebridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bracebridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88142Spence Lake (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5466Eleanor Island (10 km)
    Waterfalls1919Bracebridge Falls (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Kirbys Beach (6 km)
    Forts & heritage19Bethune Memorial House (17 km)
    Museums46Woodchester Villa (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve (22 km)
    Churches02Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church (80 km)
    Other attractions02Spirit Catcher (97 km)
    Parks11Santa's Village (5 km)

    Bracebridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bracebridge?

    Muskoka Falls Beach (waterfall, about 18 km), Bracebridge Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Woodchester Villa (museum, about 1 km), Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve (nature spot, about 22 km), Wilsons Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Clearwater Lake (lake, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bracebridge?

    180 places on Spotwander: 88 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 54 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 waterfalls, 12 beaches & coast, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bracebridge?

    Spence Lake, about 6 km by road; Alport Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bracebridge?

    Eleanor Island, about 10 km by road; Browning Island (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bracebridge?

    Bracebridge Falls, about 1 km by road; Wilsons Falls (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bracebridge?

    Start in Bracebridge, visit Bracebridge Falls, then Woodchester Villa, then Wilsons Falls, then Muskoka Falls Beach, then Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bracebridge?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Bracebridge

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bracebridge’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bracebridge on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.