Bracebridge, Canada Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Situated 25km north of Gravenhurst, BRACEBRIDGE prides itself on being "Halfway to the North Pole" – and on that basis is allegedly the summer home of Santa Claus, who hangs out amongst the theme-park rides of Santa's Village just south of town (late June to Aug daily 10am–6pm; adults and children over five years $15.95, 2–4s $10.95, under 2s free). If that doesn't appeal, then try the Maple Orchard Farms Factory Outlet , in an industrial park at 14 Gray Rd, where they sell everything from Belgian chocolates through to maple syrup. There's not much else, though the short … more »