Is Bracebridge growing?
Rachel Newton
Is Bracebridge growing?
Bracebridge has experienced substantial population growth since 1996 (16%) which supports it as an ideal place to relocate. A substantial percentage of the population is within “working age” (15-60) and 30% of Bracebridge’s population is between 25 and 54 years old.
Why is it called Bracebridge?
The settlement in Bracebridge was first known to the explorers and earliest settlers as North Falls and received its name Bracebridge as a Post Office in 1864. It’s name was derived from a book called “Bracebridge Hall” written by American author Washington Irving.
How large is Bracebridge?
62,119 hectares
It encompasses 62,119 hectares and has five wards: Bracebridge, Monck/Muskoka, Macaulay, Draper and Oakley. The naming of Bracebridge has been traced to a postmaster who took the name from the book, “Bracebridge Hall” written by American author Washington Irving.
Where does most of the population of Ontario live?
More than 85% live in urban centres, largely in cities on the shores of the Great Lakes. The largest concentration of people and cities is in the “Golden Horseshoe” along the western shore of Lake Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
Is Bracebridge a good place to live?
Moneysense.ca has added Bracebridge to their list of the best places to live in Canada for the first time this year. Bracebridge came in the Top 20, with Ottawa placing first and Gravenhurst placing 129th of a list of 219 cities and towns.
What is Bracebridge known for?
Bracebridge is a town and the seat of the Muskoka District Municipality in Ontario, Canada. The town was built around a waterfall on the Muskoka River in the centre of town, and is known for its other nearby waterfalls (Wilson’s Falls, High Falls, etc.). It was first incorporated in 1875.
Where does 90 percent of Canada’s population live?
Canadian Provinces and Territories Canada is larger than the United States, making it the second-largest country in the world. However, despite this vast territory for a relatively small population, more than 90 percent of Canadians live within 150 miles of the US border.
Is it expensive to live in Bracebridge?
How would you rate the cost of living in Bracebridge? Excellent. Goods, services and housing are all very affordable.
Is Bracebridge a good place to retire?
What is there to do in Bracebridge in the winter?
Top 10 Winter Activities in Muskoka
- Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail. Ontario’s best kept secret…is not a secret anymore!
- Snowmobiling.
- Craft Beer Brewery Tours.
- Ice Fishing.
- Snowshoeing.
- Ice Skating/Pond Skating.
- Dogsledding.
- Cross Country Skiing.
