FAQs
What is special about Wasaga Beach? ›
Wasaga Beach has long been hailed as one of the premier tourist destinations in the world and home to the World's Longest Freshwater Beach. Our white sandy shoreline stretches across South Georgian Bay and includes panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere.
How many people visit Wasaga Beach each year? ›Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is the busiest provincial park in the province, receiving over 1.5 million visitors every year! Home to the world's longest managed freshwater beach, Wasaga boasts 14 km of pristine sand, which makes it a hot spot for summer activity.
What is the quietest part of Wasaga Beach? ›Beach 4 is the quietest of all the beaches.
Is it safe to swim in Wasaga Beach? ›Wasaga Beach - Zone C includes Allenwood and New Wasaga beaches. Located on Georgian Bay, Wasaga boasts a 14-kilometre-long sandy beach. The warm, shallow water makes Wasaga the ideal place for swimmers of all ages. Every summer, thousands of people flock to this provincial park to enjoy its natural wonder.
Is Wasaga Beach a good place to live? ›Wasaga Beach offers quick access to boating on Nottawasaga Bay and is also close to several golf courses and ski hills. Throughout the year, the town hosts several festivals and other types of special events. There are local theatre productions, musical performances, and other forms of entertainment.
What is the average income in Wasaga Beach? ›What is the median household income in Wasaga Beach?
| Median household income | $76,000 |
|---|---|
| Median after-tax household income | $68,000 |
The beach is owned and operated by Ontario Parks as the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, and it is the area's primary attraction. Of the six main beach areas, Beach areas One and Two and the adjacent private/public lands have historically functioned as the main destination for tourism activity.
Is Wasaga Beach a party place? ›Wasaga in Ontario is a lakeside party town with the world's longest freshwater beach.
Can you sleep on Wasaga Beach? ›Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is a day-use facility only and does not permit overnight camping; however there are many private camping sites nearby. Craigleith Provincial Park is the nearest provincial campground to the west and Awenda Provincial Park is the nearest provincial campground to the east.
Is Wasaga Beach water clear? ›Beautiful white sand, warm clear water.
Is Wasaga Beach crowded? ›
Drove to Wasaga beach with the family from Toronto which took about an hour and a half. The beach was crowded with hoards of visitors.
Which is better Sauble or Wasaga? ›I prefer Sauble for it's beach and I find a little less crowded on non holiday weekends so lots of room to spread out & be comfortable. Wasaga I think has more to do off beach, waterslides, few more shops etc.
What is the alternative to Wasaga Beach? ›For those who live in the GTA, Crystal Beach in Fort Erie provides a great alternative to travelling up to Georgian Bay and the Wasaga Area if you are looking for a clean and family friendly beach.
Why is it called Wasaga Beach? ›Wasaga and its surrounding area was first occupied by the Algonquin First Nation, who gifted us with the words 'Nottawa' an Algonquin word meaning 'Iroquois', and 'Saga' meaning 'mouth of the River'.
Is Wasaga Beach a party town? ›Wasaga in Ontario is a lakeside party town with the world's longest freshwater beach.
Is the water clean at Wasaga Beach? ›Wasaga Beach, Canada
Miles of gorgeous beach that recently won National recognition for it's cleanliness and purity of the water. Overlooking Blue Mountain and the Niagara Escarpment.