Andrew Hind 

Dig into the untold stories and lesser-known tales of Bracebridge

Bracebridge, known for its waterfalls and iconic silver bridge, has long been considered the Heart of Muskoka. Despite its importance, the town’s unique history has sometimes been overlooked.

In Bygone Bracerbridge, the community’s long history (150 years in 2025) is told through the stories of its unforgettable people, places, and events. Dozens of such stories offer a peek into Bracebridge's rich and diverse past and reveal how it developed into the town we know today.

Learn about the railway to Baysville that never was and the tragedy aboard the steamer Alporto that left the community in mourning. What caused the local railway station master to be brought before the judge? What befell founding settler John Beal after he left Bracebridge? Discover the historical truth behind the town’s most famous haunting legend.

These stories, and many others, though maybe not widely known, make up the very fabric of Bracebridge.