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Bracebridge Visitor Centre
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Muskoka Memories at
Patterson K aye Resort
Patterson Kaye Resort has been
operating as a family vacation
destination on the shores of Lake
Muskoka in beautiful Bracebridge,
Ontario, since 1936, offering
the same peaceful, picturesque
setting for five generations.
Patterson Kaye Resort has been
the home to one of the best
restaurants in Muskoka, Muskoka
Memories Steak & Seafood
Restaurant under the guidance of
executive chef Glenn Kitchen.
Muskoka Memories offer a
Sunday Brunch year round, and
a lunch and dinner menu that will
satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
As you would expect, mainstays
include succulent steaks, prime
rib, and seafood entrees that
include Salmon Popeitte, a five
ounce salmon filet served in
a paper pouch with sidings of
julienned vegetables and tasty
mashed potatoes.
Riverwalk –
Muskoka Fine Dining
Summer Hours of
Operation:
Mon-Sun: 9am-8pm
Phone:
705-645-4169
Address:
1360 Golden Beach Rd.
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1W8
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The meals are enhanced by the
views, whether you are sitting by
the fireplace or relaxing on the
patio by the beach.
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Summer Hours of
Operation:
Tue-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm
and 5:30pm until last
reservation
Enjoy a truly unique to
Bracebridge dining experience
atop the beautiful Bracebridge
Falls in one of Bracebridge’s
historic buildings, the Riverwalk
Restaurant. The Mediterraneaninspired dining room features
an open kitchen allowing
patrons to experiences the
sights, sounds and smells of
their meal being prepared.
July & August open Sundays too.
Call for seasonal hours of
operation.
Phone:
705-646-0711
Contact:
1 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 2S4
Executive Chef/Proprietor
David Friesen is the forefront
of the Savour Muskoka
movement, therefore making
Riverwalk the ultimate in “Fresh
Market Cuisine”. Incorporating
local ingredients inspires his
ever-changing menu will delight
even the most discerning palate
by featuring local and fresh
daily ingredients.
LUNCH
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$12-$17
DINNER
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$23-$34
Chef David’s culinary
creations are available for
catering. Or, visit Riverwalk’s
Pantry Café at 62 Manitoba
Street for take-out.
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For food lovers who expect real, hand
crafted food at reasonable prices.
Chef/Owner Michael Rickard serves
it up fresh with much coming from
their home farm. They even raise
their own free-range sheep and pigs!
Co-owner Marlene Rickard, inspires
some of her Mexican flair within this
international bistro, adding to the
fresh and lively atmosphere. It’s a
family business, and you can see
the love that is put into every detail.
At the front of the restaurant is
a colourful, eclectic food market
offering a wide variety of made
in house soups, jams, preserves,
and ready-made meals. There’s
a great selection of fresh
European pastries, artisanal
breads, cakes, cookies and
delicious homemade ice creams.
Pre order for the week to make
your home entertaining easy
and delicious.
Fast and fresh takeout available.
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Hours of Operation:
Summer
Open Daily: 9am-9pm
Winter
Tues-Sat: 12pm-8pm
Phone:
705-645-1935
Address:
155 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 2B7
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The Old Station Restaurant has
been a fixture of downtown
Bracebridge since 1985. The
Old Station offers a quality dining
experience in an atmosphere
that is purely Muskoka. Enjoy the
warm summer days on the wrap
around patio or warm yourself
by the fire on a cold winter night.
Their menu is comprised of
both delicious pub food and
fine dining.
The Old Station was originally
a service station from the 1930’s,
and even boasts the original
brick work and front entrance of
the station. Inside you’ll find a
157 year-old maple tree trunk
located in the centre of the
dining room. The Old Station is
easy to spot at the top of the hill
in downtown Bracebridge.
Known for its great customer
service, the owner Mike Warr
and his son Owen can often be
found around the restaurant
and greeting their guests.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs: 11:30am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm
Call for seasonal hours
of operation.
Phone:
705-645-9776
Address:
88 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1W3
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Momm a Bear’s
A trip to Momma Bear’s Ice Cream
and Sweets is a sweet indulgence.
Whether you crave one of the
36 Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream
flavours, decadent Belgian
chocolates, delicious Lucky Duck
Fudge or tantalizing baked goods,
your sweet tooth will be satisfied.
Momma Bear’s also offers the best
in imported and old time candies,
Muskoka honey, gelato, maple
syrup products, waffles, preserves
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Hours of Operation:
Summer
Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 11:30am-9pm
Winter
Tues-Sat: 10am-5:30pm
Phone:
705-646-9079
Address:
95 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 2B3
Or, enjoy a cup of Muskoka
Roastery Coffee while taking
a leisurely browse through a
collection of giftware, collectibles
and internationally renowned
Tilley hats and clothing.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Tues: 11am-5pm
Wed-Thurs: 11am-6pm
Fri: 11am-8pm
Sat: 11am-5pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
Phone:
705-646-1266
Address:
1964 Muskoka Beach Rd
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1V4
Get the full brewery experience
by joining a free Muskoka
Brewery tour. Find out more at
muskokabrewery.com.
Momma Bear’s is the perfect place
to stop for a sweet treat, a delicious
drink, or gifts that are sure to be
loved by all. Momma Bear’s offers
the very warm service that you’d
expect from a store with a wel
coming décor and friendly staff.
Venture off the beaten path by
liking the Muskoka Brewery
Facebook page and following
Muskoka Brewery on Twitter,
Instagram and Pinterest for the
chance to win prize packs in
upcoming contests.
…and don’t forget Momma Bear’s
latest creation – ice cream
sandwiches featuring cookies, lovingly
baked my Momma Bear, herself.
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Muskoka Brewery handcrafts
premium beers as unique and
refreshing as the region they’re
from. Founders Gary McMullen
and the late Kirk Evans opened
Muskoka Brewery in Bracebridge
in 1996. The brewery employs
a passionate team of craft beer
lovers over 95 strong and is
one of the fastest-growing craft
breweries in Canada, with an
award-winning beer portfolio.
With the spirit of the Canadian
outdoors, Muskoka Brewery’s
authentic, all-natural, premium
and pure brews are entirely
unfiltered.
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Santa’s Village and Sportsland
Celebrating 60 years in 2015
This unique 60-acre attraction
nestles in a bend of the Muskoka
River. Visitors may tour the village
by miniature train or cruise
the Muskoka River on Santa’s
Summer Sleigh Jet Boat. Santa’s
Village is like Christmas in the
summer! Features include Santa
Claus and his elves at work,
Santa’s Roller Coaster Sleigh
ride, Santa’s deer, the Red Baron
biplane ride, ferris wheel, swan
paddle boats, ATV peddle bikes,
live amphitheater shows, and
great food plus Elves Island
Play Village with a new for 2015
“Extreme Elf Challenge” aerial
obstacle course built just for kids.
For the more adventurous, the
Muskoka Zip Lines and Aerial
Park has been expanded for 2015
and offers all the excitement of
a modern Aerial Adventure Park
with the added bonus of the
amenities being available within
the bustling amusement park.
The facilities offer an adventure
experience for all ages.
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Hours of Operation:
Open Daily:
June 17-26: 10am-4pm
June 27-Sept 6 &
Sept 12-13: 10am-6pm
Phone:
705-645-2512
Address:
1624 Golden Beach Rd
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1W8
Lady Muskoka Cruises
What could be more Muskokan
that a cruise on the Lady
Muskoka? The Lady Muskoka is
a 300 passenger sight-seeing
vessel which tours the waters
of the Muskoka River and
Lake Muskoka. Enjoy a tour
with Captain Al, whose colour
commentary includes some
local folklore, documented
historical facts, and of course,
some humour thrown in for good
measure.
Hours of Operation:
Please visit our website
for specific tour times
Phone:
705-646-2628
Address:
300 Ecclestone Drive
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1G5
The cruises aboard “the Lady”
are typically 2¾ hours long.
The ship is also available for
private charters, weddings,
anniversaries, and the popular
Captain’s Feast Cruises. She is
equipped with both a snack bar
and a licensed bar, making
the Lady Muskoka a great
relaxing way to see
the real side of
cottage country
from the water.
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Pine Cliff Gallery
Pine Cliff Gallery is located in
historic downtown Bracebridge
at the corner of Manitoba Street
and Chancery Lane. Established
by renowned Canadian nature
photographer, Andrew Collett as
a home gallery for his artwork,
Pine Cliff also features a large
collection of Canadian art and
fine crafts by established and
emerging artisans.
Step inside the gallery and you
will discover art inspired by
the beauty of our natural land
including carvings, pottery,
jewellery, original art, giclee
reproductions and more. All items
are 100% hand made in Canada
and our visitors are always
amazed at the quality and variety
of the art on display.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs: 10am-5pm
Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
Phone:
705-646-0380
Address:
42 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1S1
For all things kitchen and cooking
related there is the Creative
Cook. Located in the downtown
core of Bracebridge, this sweet
little shop has all that you need
from quality cooking knives to
quality cookware and bakeware
to beautiful kitchen décor and
gifts. This store is a must visit for
those that love to spend time in
the kitchen – this goes for the
foodies as well!
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm
Fri: 10am-8pm
Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
Phone:
705-645-0027
Address:
35 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 2A9
The owner Beth Kelly and her
helpful staff are always happy
to provide advice and answer
any of your kitchen questions.
The Creative Cook also hosts
demos in store so customers
to experience firsthand how
to make some dishes or how
new kitchen gadgets work.
Our knowledgeable and friendly
staff will endeavor to assist you
in every way whether its finding
that perfect gift or an amazing
piece of art for your home.
The atmosphere at the gallery
is peaceful and inspiring and
browsers are always welcome.
We look forward to your visit.
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Simply Cottage
Lilibird
This fabulous home décor store
is far from simple as it is rapidly
establishing a reputation as a
shopping destination for some of
the country’s top interior designers.
The store is housed in a turn of the
century foundry along one of the
main entrances into Bracebridge.
Colourful, slip-covered furniture
can be found alongside a signature
line of recycled Canadian furniture.
Vintage finds and well-loved
pieces from days gone by combine
to make a shoppe that epitomizes
cottage decorating and cottage
chic design.
If you’re looking for some
Muskoka treasures to accent
your home or cottage,
this 30,000 square foot home
décor mecca is more than
worth the visit to Bracebridge.
Phone:
705-646-2828
Address:
101 Entrance Drive
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1H3
Lilibird has been voted Best
Gift Shop five years in a row by
local shoppers, day trippers and
cottagers. Whether you’re looking
for scrumptious Belgian chocolate,
jams and jellies made in Muskoka,
or gifts, cards, home decor, quilts,
garden, cottage clothing or bed
and bath, or baby gifts Lilibird
has wonderful treasures for you
to discover!
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
Steen & Bev Jensen greet
customers like long lost friends and
welcome you to their shop located
just around the corner from the
main street, at the falls. They carry
specialty lines like Godiva, Tea
Forte, Gourmet Village, Caldrea,
Michel, Fraktals, Hatley and Jelly
Cat, so pop in! You’re sure to find
something special!
Phone:
705-645-8080
July and August
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 10am-5pm
Winter
Thurs-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Address:
9 Ontario Street
Bracebridge, ON
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Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 10am-4pm
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Muskoka Outfitters
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-5pm
Located on the water at the
confluence of the North and
South Muskoka River –
LivOutside is Muskoka’s original
shop for all-season adventure.
Phone:
705-646-0492
Specializing in gear, rentals, tours,
and instruction in Paddling, Cycling,
Climbing, Hiking, Snowshoeing,
XC Skiing, Fat Biking, and all your
outdoor recreation needs.
Address:
271 Ecclestone Drive
Bracebridge ON
P1L 1G4
Our tours and lessons vary in
intensity to appeal to all different
skill levels. Most importantly, our
experienced guides guarantee your
trip to be both safe & memorable.
Chapel Gallery: Housed in a
reconstructed Presbyterian Church,
this award-winning gallery is
dedicated to showcasing a broad
range of art exhibitions that run
throughout the year. The gallery
is located at 15 King Street.
muskokaartsandcrafts.com/
Chapel_Gallery/chapel_gallery.htm
Norwood Theatre:
This 4th generation, familyrun cinema has been serving
Muskoka for more than 60
years. Located on Manitoba
Street, the Norwood presents
first-run movies in a vintage
setting. Open year round.
norwoodtheatre.com
Farmers’ Market:
The Market runs every Saturday,
8:30am to 2pm from the Victoria Day long weekend,
until the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Held in
Memorial Park, this market features produce, baking
and local artisans.
thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
In-store we stock a selection
of technical outdoor clothing,
equipment and maps, and our
friendly and knowledgeable staff
are happy to help set you up
with gear and advice to help you
make the most out of your time
adventuring in Muskoka.
Bracebridge Festival Network: Celebrate in
Bracebridge all summer long! From the Father’s
Day Car Show to the Bracebridge Fall Fair & Horse
Show, there’s something fun to do in Bracebridge
every weekend of the summer months.
bracebridgefestivals.com
Whatever you’re looking for –
from a scenic paddle to a 10 day
backcountry adventure…
LivOutside has the gear,
information, and guides to help!
Rotary Centennial Gardens: This community garden
provides a variety of physical and sensory elements
designed to lift the spirit of all who enter. Located at
Pine Street and Taylor Road, this garden is open for
three seasons and is free to the public.
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