| Office | Number of Candidates to be Elected |
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| Mayor | One (1) to be elected at large by all voters in the municipality |
| District and Town Councillors | Three (3) to be elected at large by all voters in the municipality |
| Councillor (Bracebridge Ward) | One (1) to be elected by all voters in Bracebridge Ward |
| Councillor (Monck/Muskoka Ward) | One (1) to be elected by all voters in Monck/ Muskoka Ward |
| Councillor (Macaulay Ward) | One (1) to be elected by all voters in Macaulay Ward |
| Councillor (Draper Ward) | One (1) to be elected by all voters in Draper Ward |
| Councillor (Oakley Ward) | One (1) to be elected by all voters in Oakley Ward |
Voters
Why Vote?
Voting is a fundamental right of our democracy. When you vote, you are selecting representatives who approve the by-laws and policies that determine how our community functions. Municipal government is involved in many aspects of our daily lives – maintaining roads and sidewalks, providing clean water, clearing the snow, providing recreation opportunities and protecting our residents.
The municipal level of government delivers some of our most valued public services including roads, emergency services, land use planning, garbage and waste management, by-law development and enforcement.
You pay annual property taxes to fund these services, along with provincially mandated social services costs that are downloaded to the District of Muskoka by the Province.
2026 Municipal Election - Council Offices
The next four year term of office begins on November 15, 2026 and runs until November 14, 2030. Bracebridge voters elect one (1) Mayor, five (5) Ward Councillors, and three (3) District Councillors. The Mayor and the District Councillors also represent the Town of Bracebridge as Council members at the District Municipality of Muskoka.
The Town of Bracebridge (lower-tier municipal government) and the District Municipality of Muskoka (upper-tier municipal government), each have separate responsibilities and services that they provide to the public. Please see the lists below for more information regarding the responsibilities and services provided by each level.
Below is a list of the Town of Bracebridge Council offices elected in the 2026 Municipal Election, and a list of key responsibilities and services of the Town:
Town of Bracebridge - List of Key Responsibilities and Services
- Public Works & Infrastructure: Maintaining roads, engineering, sidewalks, stormwater systems (culverts, catchbasins), and managing public facilities.
- Planning & Development: Managing land use, zoning by-laws, economic development, Official Plans, and site plan control to balance growth with sustainability.
- Parks & Recreation: Planning and maintaining parks, community facilities and programs, trails, gardens, and public boat launches.
- By-law Enforcement: Ensuring community standards through enforcement of property maintenance, clean yards, and noise bylaws.
- Emergency Management: Operating the Bracebridge Fire Department and managing the community emergency response plan.
- Financial & Corporate Services: Managing municipal budgets, asset management planning, and providing administrative support.
- Culture & Heritage: Overseeing heritage assets, including the Woodchester Collection, and promoting local culture.
District Municipality of Muskoka - List of Key Responsibilities and Services
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Other Corporations Owned by the District include:
• Muskoka Airport Inc.
• Muskoka Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation
School Board Trustees
Bracebridge voters also elect a school trustee. The option to vote for a school trustee will be based on their school support eligibility. You can update your school support designation through MPAC’s Online School Support Tool.
Changes for the 2026 Municipal Election must be submitted before June 1, 2026.
Four (4) trustees are elected to represent the following offices:
- Trustee for Trillium Lakeland District School Board (Bracebridge)
- Trustee for Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) (Ward 4)
- Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario (Zone A)
- Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud (#64)
Contact Us
Bracebridge Votes
1000 Taylor Court,
Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1R6
Email: vote@bracebridge.ca
Phone: 705-645-5264