Wasaga Beach Travel Guide

Most people don’t peg Ontario as a province of many beaches. Bet you didn’t know that Wasaga is home to one of the world’s longest stretches of freshwater beach – almost fourteen kilometers long. A perfect destination for those who love the proverbial long, romantic walks along the beach. In Wasaga, that’s going to be one long walk!

Wasaga Beach stretches along the coast of the Nottawasaga Bay. River breezes moderate the summer temperatures. The same river breezes cause some pretty heavy snowfall in the winter, making it a great destination for winter sports. Imagine a white sand beach, warm, pristine water, and a mountain panorama to gaze at while sunbathing. This is summer in Wasaga Beach. It’s no small wonder that two million tourists frequent the area each summer. The Nottawasaga is also a fantastic destination for summer water sports such as boating, waterskiing, kayaking, and the great Canadian pastime of canoeing.

While beach-bumming might be the summer activity of choice, those of us who prefer a more active vacation won’t be disappointed. Beach volleyball is a popular summer pastime, but Wasaga isn’t all beaches. The area is also home to Wasaga Provincial Park, where you can walk a long boardwalk between beaches. The area is also brimming with fantastic game fishing spots along the Nottawasaga, and you’ll find many forested trails for hiking and cycling. In the winter, thanks to Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, there are endless kilometers of freshly groomed snowmobiling trails. There are also trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. You can actually find cross-country trails along the beach. The area also hosts several golf clubs.

The town of Wasaga is a great destination for cottages. Located two hours from Toronto, many city-dwellers have purchased or built weekend properties in the town. There are a wide variety of Wasaga Beach cottage rentals available, and it’s probably the best way to stay in this picturesque beach town.

A beautiful, white sand beach just two hours from Toronto is not just a dream, it’s beautiful Wasaga Beach.