Bracebridge Population 2026

Bracebridge has a population of 16,010, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. It is about 175× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bracebridge (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,010

Rank in Canada

#278

Coordinates

45.03°N, 79.32°W

~240 m elevation · America/Toronto

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

286 km

178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ontario

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Toronto	2,794,356	#1
Ottawa	1,017,449	#4
Mississauga	717,961	#7
Brampton	656,480	#9
Hamilton	569,353	#10
London	422,324	#15
Etobicoke	365,000	#16
Markham	338,503	#17

Cities near Bracebridge

Huntsville19,816 people · ~34 km away
Orillia31,166 people · ~48 km away
Midland24,353 people · ~55 km away
Barrie147,829 people · ~76 km away
Innisfil43,326 people · ~86 km away
Lindsay20,354 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bracebridge?

Bracebridge has a population of 16,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Bracebridge in?

Bracebridge is located in Ontario, Canada.

Is Bracebridge the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 286 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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