Nature Trails near Bracebridge, Ontario


Bracebridge is a picturesque town that is located in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario's premier cottage country. A quick two hours north of Toronto via a 400 series highway, the community is the economic, political and technological center of the region.

New retail shopping areas, business parks and residential subdivisions have all sprung up to accommodate the town's growth in population, which has increased by 13 per cent since 2001.

Some of Ontario's best hiking trails and nature trails are near Bracebridge.

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Baysville Historic Walking Trail

Enjoy the Baysville Historic Walking Tour around the quaint village of Baysville. This route passes many of the historic homes, churches and businesses of the village. It explores both east and west sides of the river including a nature walk in Van Setter’s Park...

Bracebridge Bay Trail

The Bracebridge Bay Trail travels along the Muskoka River and around Bracebridge Bay. The surface is pavement and gravel. The only incline is the stairs by Bracebridge Falls. Ten historic information plaques identify points of interest along the route. Their is ample...

BRACEBRIDGE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTRE TRAILS

The Centre provides 16.5 km of top-notch winter groomed cross country skiing trails and spring to fall hiking and mountain biking trails. The area features attractive wooded areas, a variety of flora, fauna and bird life as well as scenic vistas along the Muskoka...

Bracebridge Walk

The Bracebridge Walk is a good fitness walk of urban Bracebridge.  Pass by parks, unique shops, the Muskoka River and tourist destinations. Parking and washrooms are available at either the Visitors Centre at the south end of Manitoba St or seasonally at Annie...

Cross Family Nature Reserve

Located in Bracebridge, adjacent to a birding hotspot known as the Henry Marsh, the Cross Family Nature Reserve contains a creek that is the outflow from the marsh. The property is home to species at risk and the donors had a deep desire to maintain the property in...

J.P. McVittie Nature Reserve

The J.P. McVittie Nature Reserve is 253 acres of woodland located in the centre of Eilean Gowan Island on Lake Muskoka. This property was the first land donation to Muskoka Conservancy in 1990 (then the Muskoka Heritage Foundation). The donation was made directly by...

Kerr Park Trails

Kerr Park Trails is an easy loop hiking trail starting at Kerr Park and uphill to a viewing platform that offers a quiet spot for observing the birds around the lagoons. The trail continues south and around the lagoons returning to the starting point at Kerr Park...

SOUTH MONCK COVERED BRIDGE TRAIL

The SOUTH MONCK COVERED BRIDGE TRAIL  travels on roadways, pipelines, open fields and through forested areas. Varying surfaces from pavement to dirt to difficult terrain. Link to trail...

STRAWBERRY P0INT TRAIL

You can hike west a short distance up Strawberry Bay Rd and Strawberry Lane to a lookout point over Lake Muskoka. Or hike east towards Kerr Park at the end of Henry St. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Muskoka...

THE UPJOHN NATURE RESERVE WETLAND TRAIL

THE UPJOHN NATURE RESERVE WETLAND TRAIL The Upjohn Nature Reserve is owned, protected and managed by the Muskoka Conservancy. The Upjohn Nature Reserve has a public access trail with a number of interesting stops along the way. The trail is only accessible during...