Keep It Local

Thank you to all working the frontlines; grocery, pharmacy, healthcare, truck drivers and many more for their on-going dedication to the community. Like this p...ost and tell us who you are grateful for in the comments below to enter our weekly shop local contest and have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a Muskoka business of your choice! Help spread the word! #ShopLocal #SupportMuskoka #MuskokaCares Downtown Bracebridge BIA Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area Downtown Huntsville BIA Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce The Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce South Georgian Bay Tourism Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Township of Georgian Bay Town of Gravenhurst Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

When you have the chance to choose between shopping local or at a store outside of our community, go with local! The benefits go beyond just your purchase when you keep it local.

Meet a few of Bracebridge's incredible entrepreneurs as they sit down with podcast host Kelsey Reidl to share their journey of opening a business in Bracebridge and why they love living and working here.

The reasons to support our local businesses are endless. Here are five, can you add to our list? Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses. Think banks, farms, artist, print shops and other local service providers. Local businesses provide employment to our family and friends. Local businesses support our local non-for profit organization and local events.... Local businesses are owned and operated by locals! Local businesses are a big part of why Bracebridge is such a special place to call home. See more

Did you know that ‘keeping it local’ does not always require spending your money. Show support to our local businesses by following them on social media, reposting their deals, writing positive reviews, tagging them in your photos, telling a friend about them and even saying thank you are all ways you can show support for Bracebridge businesses.

As the seasons change, and summer becomes fall, we will begin to see big tempting advertising for fall new arrivals and even Christmas advertisements from big chain retailers. When shopping over the coming months, how could you keep your dollars local? When shopping locally, you will find on trend, high quality apparel, while supporting small businesses, and keeping our local economy moving.

Many of our small boutiques and shops in Downtown Bracebridge BIA are run by entrepreneurs we admire and depend on, not just for providing locally made wares that keep our closets up to speed, but for setting example on how to continue to do retail right.

We know that you’ve probably read this countless times before, but gift cards for future meals or drinks at your favourite Bracebridge restaurant can go a long way to all of our restaurants whose business has been impacted by COVID-19.

Part of what makes small businesses so unique are their quality products. Many small businesses in Bracebridge carry products from other local small businesses locals supporting locals!

When you buy local, you help build a stronger community.

The hard working, local businesses are a big part of the sense of community in Bracebridge. Our businesses are the reason we are proud to pour ourselves a Bracebridge-made craft beer; why we cherish Santa’s Village; why we pride ourselves of having the best sushi spot in Muskoka; and why we love our downtown shops where we know the owners by name. Local businesses push our communities identity forward, employ locals and are a big part of why so many choose to call Bracebridge home.

Bracebridge, we are finally open! Come visit us daily from 11AM-9PM. Looking forward to seeing you all in for some great food and great beer!

"There's nothing better than getting a letter in the mail!" Synapse Game Emporium

We're open and ready for you! Bud Heaven, proudly serving Muskoka's Cannabis Community at 77 Manitoba St., Bracebridge Sign up to our 'Angels & Devils' Loy...alty Program for special offers: bit.ly/BudHeavenLoyaltyProgram #NOWOPEN See more