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Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour from Bracebridge to Toronto

5.0 (1 reviews) · By Tripvia Tours

Hop into your vehicle and connect your smartphone to enjoy a guided audio tour through central Ontario. This self-paced adventure takes you along Highways 400 & 11, revealing stories about the region's logging history, early explorers like Samuel de Champlain, and local highlights such as Muskoka's stunning scenery.

Start your journey anywhere between Toronto and Bracebridge—your tour experience remains the same in either direction. As you drive, engaging commentary plays automatically, highlighting points of interest, local culture, and hidden gems. Want to learn more? Each stop features a fun multiple-choice trivia question to keep everyone entertained.

With no time limits, you can pause, explore, and enjoy at your own pace. Whether you're interested in nature, history, or just scenic drives, this audio tour offers a flexible way to discover central Ontario with ease and fun.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour last?

The tour duration ranges from about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on how long you choose to stop at each point of interest.

Is the tour available in multiple languages?

Currently, the tour is offered in English only.

What is the group size limit?

The tour is designed for groups of up to 15 people.

Do I need an internet connection during the tour?

No. The tour uses an offline GPS map, so no data is required once you've downloaded the guide beforehand.

Can I start the tour at any point along the route?

Yes, you can begin anywhere between Toronto and Bracebridge, making it flexible to fit your schedule.

What do I need to bring?

Just your smartphone or tablet, a good mobile or WiFi connection for the initial download, and your vehicle for the drive.

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Duration 1.5 hours – 2 hours

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Guided experience

English

Key facts

Duration 1.5 hours – 2 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 15
Ages 0–120
Accessibility Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Tour type Private

What's included

Included

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
  • No signal required or data used during tour
  • Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download

Not included

  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Transportation (use your own vehicle)
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.**

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    As you drive, we'll point out, and tell you all about, the following points of interest. This isn't all though, there's a lot more we didn't list! Themes include popular people, geography, history, industry, nature & more. You can stop at any attraction we tell you about for as long, or as little time as you like. The tour will pick up right where you left off.

  2. Stop 2

    You'll pass right by the small city of Bracebridge. We'll tell you about the city and the beautiful falls right downtown. Stop at any point of interest and enjoy for as long as you like. The tour will pick up right where you left off.

  3. Stop 3

    We'll point out the town and tell you about what the name really means.

  4. Stop 4

    You'll learn all about the iconic music venue that's seen a surprising number of famous musicians play here, despite its distance from a major population centre.

  5. Stop 5

    Learn about the 4000-year-old fish weirs. Take a 20-minute detour and see them yourself! You can pick the tour back up right where you left off.

  6. Stop 6

    Hear about the home of cottages and cranberries.

  7. Stop 7

    The tour goes right past this river-front village, perfect for an ice cream or lunch stop!

  8. Stop 8

    You'll see the big highway sign, so you might as well hear more about it! Gigantic concert and event grounds that has hosted a number of musical acts like the Rolling Stones.

  9. Stop 9

    Although a few kilometres off the tour route, we'll tell you all about this 4-season resort.

  10. Stop 10

    This one-of-a-kind attraction is just a few minutes off the route, located on the Gravenhurst Wharf.

  11. Stop 11

    We'll point out an old school drive-in theatre as you pass by.

  12. Stop 12

    In case you didn't know, Muskoka has a lot of lakes. We'll list them all, one by one.... just kidding. That would be crazy.

  13. Stop 13

    One of the biggest lakes in the region, learn about how it got its name.

  14. Stop 14

    We'll point out this beautiful area.

  15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

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    Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we'll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Tour experience is the same in either direction.

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Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day before

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