Bracebridge, Ontario, is not only the ‘Heart of Muskoka’, it’s a wonderful small town that transforms into a whimsical snowy paradise in the winter. Found within a world famous region in Ontario, the town takes full advantage of its snowy landscapes in January. Its annual Fire and Ice winter carnival offers stunning fireworks, ice displays, skating and a street-turned-snow hill.

The Fire and Ice Festival is returning to Bracebridge this January 25th, 2025, from 9 AM to 6 PM, along with its famous downtown tube run enjoyed by locals and travellers alike.

The annual event incorporates both fire and ice elements into its schedule, like fire displays and ice sculptures, hence the name Fire and Ice.

What is there to do at the Fire and Ice Festival in Bracebridge?

There will be activities held at locations all over Bracebridge, including life-sized games, an 80’s Inspired Ski Lodge, an interactive drum circle, and outdoor skating in the winter village, too.

You can also look forward to a stacked lineup of performances and live shows, including buskers, singers, fire demonstrations, The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show, and a dazzling fireworks show at 6 PM.

There will be no shortage of food and drinks to enjoy, like hot chocolate, a pancake breakfast, and a whole lot more.

But the main attraction is the downtown tube run, which will be open all day long from Mary Street to Taylor Road.

The street will close to traffic for the entirety of the festival. It will transform into a massive snow hill right in the heart of downtown.

Be sure to line up early as it closes off at 5 PM. Any new joiners afterwards will not be able to partake in the fun.

All ages are welcome to stop by and enjoy this annual event.

Admission is just $10 per person and includes access to the tube run.

This is a winter festival you don’t want to miss out on.

Fire and Ice Festival Bracebridge

When: January 25th, 2025 from 9 AM to 6 PM
Where: Bracebridge, Ontario
Cost: $10 per person (13 and up), $5 per child (6 to 12 years old)

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Karen Doradea

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