Member Resources

Festival and Events - Street Booth Sign Up Form

Business Name

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Summer Events List

Please check off which events you wish to have street space for. Please note failure to set up on the street will result in the loss of space at future events.

Father's Day Car Show - June 19th - 8am - 4pm

Canada Day - July 1st - 4pm - 8pm

Midnight Madness - July 29th - 6pm - Midnight

About the BIA

The BIA is comprised of all commercial property owners and business owners within a designated area of Bracebridge. The boundary lines were set by the Town of Bracebridge in 1981 and amended in 2001. Currently, the BIA extends along Manitoba Street, from Ontario Street to just past Monck Road. It also includes some streets on both sides of Manitoba Street and extends onto a portion of Ecclestone Drive. The BIA is over 200 members strong and has a diverse mix of businesses which include; retail, restaurant, hotel and specialty services. Furthermore, we are recognized as Muskoka’s Downtown.

Our Mission

The Bracebridge Business Improvement Area is an organization of businesses and property owners who, with member and community input, are dedicated to working together to create a vibrant, commercially successful, physically improved neighbourhood.

What is a BIA?

A BIA is an association of commercial property owners and tenants within a defined area who work in partnership with the Town to create a thriving competitive and safe business area that attracts shoppers, diners, tourists and new businesses.

BIA Activities

-Streetscape Improvement
-Seasonal Decorations
-Special Events & Marketing

BIA Members-Special Events Sign Up

Business Name

Please provide us with your business name

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Canada Day Festivities - July 1st - 3pm - 8pm

Midnight Madness - August 2nd 2024 - 4pm - Midnight

Festival of the Lights Shopping Party - November 17th

Fire and Ice Festival - January 27th, 2024

New - Fashion Week - TBD - April 2024

Autumn Art Crawl - TBD September 2024

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Benefits of Being Part of the BIA

Builds the image of a Downtown and promotes it in an effective and coordinated manner
Attracts and maintains customers for the area
Provides a greater spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm within the business community
Generates greater community interest and pride
Increases municipal involvement in the Downtown
Provides a secure source of funding for undertaking short and long term projects in a planned and orderly fashion
Is an information and resource centre for business-related issues
Makes the Downtown a more attractive place to shop, work, live and do business!

Community Improvement

Grants, Loans, Beautification Projects & More

Beautification Programs

Curb appeal and cleanliness play equally important roles in the beautification of our Downtown. The BIA manages all the hanging baskets and barrels along Manitoba street and the surrounding side streets. We also make arrangements with the Town of Bracebridge throughout the warmer months to have the street sweeper clean up the area. However, as a business owner you are responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of garbage, general cleanliness of the sidewalk and curb area in front of your businesses. This includes the regular removal of cigarette butts.

Current Programs