With a population of 8,238, Bracebridge is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bracebridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bracebridge Barrelhouse (295 Wellington St) and Basilico (8 Mahaffy Ct) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bracebridge in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bracebridge, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
Although Bracebridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to North Bay (YYB), which is located 148 km from Bracebridge. The shortest flight to Bracebridge from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Bracebridge, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Bracebridge to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $33 for a 2h 12m trip.
Another option to get to Bracebridge is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 154 km from Bracebridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bracebridge, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Bracebridge takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 241 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Bracebridge and Quality Inn.