Bracebridge travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bracebridge
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.
When to visit Bracebridge
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″.
How to Get to Bracebridge
Plane
Although Bracebridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to North Bay (YYB), which is located 92 miles from Bracebridge. The shortest flight to Bracebridge from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Bracebridge, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bracebridge to Ottawa takes 3h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bracebridge is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 95 miles from Bracebridge. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bracebridge, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bracebridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airports near Bracebridge
Airlines serving Bracebridge
Where to stay in Bracebridge
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Bracebridge and Quality Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bracebridge
Most booked hotels in Bracebridge
Renting a car in Bracebridge
Renting a car in Bracebridge costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Bracebridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Bracebridge is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.