Near the visitor center you'll find the best known of Bracebridge's 22 waterfalls, Bracebridge Falls. Though this one is artificial – it was created as part of the town dam – some naturally made faves include Muskoka South Falls, about 6km south of town, and Wilson's Falls, 2.5km to the north.
Bracebridge Falls
Muskoka Lakes
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
9.19 MILES
This well-conceived museum tells the region’s rich history of the First Nations people who lived here, the European settlers and loggers who displaced…
16.58 MILES
This family-run cranberry farm offers tours of its facilities, self-guided nature trails, and even cranberry wine tastings. Stop by in late September for…
19.99 MILES
Come here for a historical perspective of the region, which includes an authentic pioneer village with staff in period dress, a small but informative…
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
8.87 MILES
This small museum honors Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, who spent much of his life in China as a surgeon and educator. Bethune set up the world’s first…
Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
28.75 MILES
Halfway between Orillia and Midland, on Hwy 12 before it connects with Hwy 400, you'll find this charming riverside folk museum with its sweet collection…
Nearby Muskoka Lakes attractions
1. Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
8.87 MILES
This small museum honors Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, who spent much of his life in China as a surgeon and educator. Bethune set up the world’s first…
2. Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
9.19 MILES
This well-conceived museum tells the region’s rich history of the First Nations people who lived here, the European settlers and loggers who displaced…
3. Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
16.58 MILES
This family-run cranberry farm offers tours of its facilities, self-guided nature trails, and even cranberry wine tastings. Stop by in late September for…
19.99 MILES
Come here for a historical perspective of the region, which includes an authentic pioneer village with staff in period dress, a small but informative…
5. Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
28.75 MILES
Halfway between Orillia and Midland, on Hwy 12 before it connects with Hwy 400, you'll find this charming riverside folk museum with its sweet collection…