Touchstone Resort on Lake Muskoka - Upper Spa
1869 Muskoka Road 118 West, Bracebridge ON P1L 1W8 · Whirpool / Spa - Outdoor
Inspection summary
Touchstone Resort on Lake Muskoka - Upper Spa has been inspected 11 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since November 1, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.
Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk
For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.
Recorded 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2026. For example:
Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
Permits, records and postingLower risk
Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
Operator trained in the operation and maintenance, filtration systems, water chemistry and relevant safety and emergency procedures.
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
Premises is operated and maintained free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.
Recorded once on December 4, 2025. For example:
Spa notices contain required information and displayed in correct locations.
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.
Recorded once on August 15, 2025. For example:
Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.
About this data
These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
11 inspections
- Follow-up
1 infraction
- Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
- Fail to ensure total bromine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
- Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
- Routine
1 infraction
- Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
- Fail to ensure total bromine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
- Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Follow-up
1 infraction
- Public spa equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch that operates as prescribed.
- Fail to ensure public spa water heater equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut off switch
- Public spa equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch that operates as prescribed.
- Routine
5 infractions
- Public spa equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch that operates as prescribed.
- Fail to ensure public spa water heater equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut off switch
- Public spa equipped with vacuum relief mechanism.
- CLOSE
- Fail to ensure public spa suction system equipped with vacuum relief mechanism
- Spa notices contain required information and displayed in correct locations.
- Fail to ensure CAUTION notice displayed in conspicuous location at each entrance to the public spa
- Operator trained in the operation and maintenance, filtration systems, water chemistry and relevant safety and emergency procedures.
- Operator not trained in public spa operation and maintenance
- Operator not trained in public spa filtration systems
- Operator not trained in public spa water chemistry
- Operator not trained in all relevant public spa safety and emergency procedures
- Premises is operated and maintained free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
- CLOSE IMMEDIATELY
- Fail to operate and maintain premises free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
- Public spa equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch that operates as prescribed.
- Follow-up
2 infractions
- Operator conducts inspections at required frequency and maintains a written record of the inspections as required.
- Fail to ensure water outlets and suction covers inspected at least once every 30 operating days
- Public spa equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch that operates as prescribed.
- Fail to ensure public spa water heater equipped with tamper-proof upper limit cut off switch
- Operator conducts inspections at required frequency and maintains a written record of the inspections as required.
- Routine
4 infractions
- Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.
- Fail to maintain public spa and its equipment in safe condition
- Public spa equipped with vacuum relief mechanism.
- CLOSE
- Fail to ensure public spa suction system equipped with vacuum relief mechanism
- Spa is equipped with anti-entrapment drain cover(s)
- CLOSE
- Failed to provide anti-entrapment drain cover.
- Premises is operated and maintained free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
- CLOSE IMMEDIATELY
- Fail to operate and maintain premises free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
- Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Total alkalinity is maintained within range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
- Fail to ensure total alkalinity of water maintained in range of 60ppm to 180 ppm
- Total alkalinity is maintained within range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
- Routine
0 infractions