Top 9 Places to Visit in
Wasaga Beach | Ontario
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Unique Sand Beaches
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The longest (14 km) freshwater beach in the world What can be better than running away from busy city life to a beautiful 14 km park and its incredible sand beach. In the 1900s, families began to discover the beauty of the beach. The beach became a place for picnics and holidays. Photo: Automobiles parked […]
Trail of the Caribou
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On August 8, 1934, an event of national and historical significance took place at Wasaga Beach. It was the site of departure for the first overseas flight from mainland Canada across the Atlantic to England. A plane Trail of the Caribou used Wasaga Beach’s flat beach as the perfect runway. On August 9, some 24 hours […]
Piping Plover
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In 2008, piping plover nests were found at Wasaga Beach. The bird is globally threatened and endangered. The Piping Plover Recovery Program was started at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. In the 19th century and early 20th century, the piping plover was utilized for its feathers, as were many other birds at the time, as decorations […]
Skydiving
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Get the best look on the Wasaga Beach Town from the bird’s eye view. Do not miss out on the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of Georgian Bay. Skydiving is most certainly an extreme activity but definitely creates unforgettable memories about your trip to the Town of Wasaga Beach. Photo: facebook.com/SkydiveWasaga/
- 1888 Klondike Park Road, Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z 2W8
- (844) 200-5674
- https://skydivewasagabeach.com/
Home Town of Jason Arnott
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Wasaga Beach born and raised Jason Arnott became a Canadian hockey legend with 18 seasons of NHL. Arnott was born on October 11, 1974, and grew up playing for his hometown Wasaga Beach Stars “DD” of the OMHA. Since then Arnott continued his career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall […]
Farmer’s Market
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June – October If you are looking for a way to support the local communities of Wasaga Beach, then definitely visit Wasaga Beach Farmer’s Market. Since 2015 it has been a centre for local businesses to show their products and is beloved by the people of Wasaga. The market runs from June until the first […]
- 1724 Mosley Street (The RecPlex), Wasaga Beach, Ontario
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- https://www.wasagabeachfarmersmarket.ca/
Nancy Island Historic Site
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Nancy Island has served as a historic site since 1928 and is the most viable site to the War of 1812 in Simcoe County and the Georgian Bay region. It represents a major event during the War of 1812: HMS Nancy’s battle against three American schooners on August 14th of 1814. The island houses the […]
- 119 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach (across the road from 3rd Street North)
- (705) 429-2728
- https://www.wasagabeachpark.com/nancy-island-historic-site/
Blueberry Trail
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Wasaga Beach offers the most breathtaking Nordic ski territories in Central Ontario with 30 kilometres of trails. Professional skiers are tested on the prepped and track set “High Dunes Trail.” If you are only starting your ski practice, you may pick a beginner-friendly ski on the “Blueberry Trail”. The luckiest skiers sometimes find beautiful local […]
Sunshine Park
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Wasaga Beach is famous for its breathtaking nature and Sunshine Park is not an exception. Full of amenities for a great day of exploring, it’s a perfect location for camping or a picnic with friends. Other amenities include free washrooms and outdoor party tents. You can even play volleyball and basketball here. Photo: twitter.com/sunshinewasaga