Town of Wasaga Beach

SnowmanMania Returns to Wasaga Beach This Family Day Long Weekend with First-Ever Collaboration at Nancy Island Historic Site /CNW/ - SnowmanMania, Wasaga Beach's annual winter festival, returns this February for four days of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and winter...

SnowmanMania, Wasaga Beach's annual winter festival, returns this February for 4 days of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and winter activities!

Our 2026 festival also marks an exciting milestone with a first-ever collaboration with Nancy Island Historic Site ❤️

Canadian Tourism Delivers Almost $60B This Summer, Driving National Wealth and Unprecedented Dispersion Across the Country

Tourism is up 15% in Wasaga Beach in 2025 so far — and it has reached record highs across Canada this year.

Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now:
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Canadian Tourism Delivers Almost $60B This Summer, Driving National Wealth and Unprecedented Dispersion Across the Country

"Canada's tourism sector achieved a record-breaking summer in 2025, with revenue between May and August reaching nearly $60B. This strong performance, representing a 6% year-over-year increase... successfully spread economic benefits across the entire country."

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Canadian tourism up 30 per cent as U.S. travel continues to decline: survey Due to political tensions between Canada and the United States brought on by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Canadians were rethinking their travel plans this summer.

Tourism reached record highs across Canada this year.

Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...

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Destination Wasaga Community Planning Begins

LATEST NEWS: Destination Wasaga Community Planning Begins

On November 17, Wasaga Beach will begin community engagement for a once-in-a-lifetime master plan to enhance its waterfront, downtown, and year-round visitor experience.

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Wasaga Beach Selects Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to Help Design and Build Destination Wasaga; Here's What Happens Next /CNW/ - The Town of Wasaga Beach has selected Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to lead the design and deliver Destination Wasaga—a bold,...

Wasaga Beach Selects Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to Help Design and Build Destination Wasaga; Here's What Happens Next

Full release: www.newswire.ca/news-release...

Wasaga Beach Is Rebuilding Beach Drive; Here's a Birds-Eye View of Construction That Is Underway

Wasaga Beach Is Rebuilding Beach Drive; Here's a Birds-Eye View of Construction That Is Underway

Reconstruction will help build Destination Wasaga by making this vital economic corridor flood and climate resilient.

Learn more: bit.ly/4nh8mAZ

#ICYMI Wasaga Beach Celebrates a Successful Summer and Kicks Off Fall Festivals

“Tourism in Wasaga Beach is up more than 15 per cent over 2024, even with construction happening along Beach Drive. This is no coincidence,” said Mayor Brian Smith.

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#ICYMI Wasaga Beach Unveils Mobile Tourism Info Centre

“This gives us the flexibility to bring Wasaga Beach directly to visitors, highlight our vibrant business community, and encourage people to come experience all that our town has to offer," said Mayor Brian Smith.

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They fuel our local businesses and economy, inspire local artists and musicians, and provide a quality of life for our full-time residents that you will not find anywhere else in the world.

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The longest freshwater beach in the world – including the lake, river and dune ecosystems that make it all possible – are the heart and lungs of our community. (4/5)

But for those of us who call it home, Wasaga Beach is something even more profound. It’s where we live, work, raise families, and build our future.

The beach isn’t just part of our landscape – it’s part of us. (3/5)

Each year, over 2 million visitors come here to enjoy our 14-kilometre sandy shoreline, vibrant local businesses, community-run festivals and events – and some of the most magnificent sunsets on the planet. (2/5)

#ICYMI Mayor's Statement on Proposal to Return 3% of Parkland to the Town:

"Wasaga Beach is more than a destination. It’s a town with a deep sense of place, the longest freshwater beach in the world, Ontario’s most visited provincial park, and a summer tradition for generations of families. (1/5)

Even the birds can’t believe it’s not ocean ❤️

#WorldsLongestFreshwaterBeach #WasagaBeach

BREAKING NEWS - Town Gets Ready to Kick-off 7th Annual Seniors Expo

Tomorrow's EXPO will be the biggest yet, featuring live entertainment, and over 112 exhibitors and vendors

Learn more: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/town-gets-ready-to-kick-off-7th-annual-seniors-expo.aspx

#DYK The name Wasaga Beach is derived from the Algonquin word "Nottawasaga," which is a contraction. "Nottawa" means "Iroquois," and "Saga" means "mouth of the river".

The Nottawasaga River flows through #WasagaBeach and into Georgian Bay.

#LongestFreshwaterBeachinTheWorld

This is the FIRST time a sitting Premier of Ontario has visited the Town of Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.

Good morning from Allenwood Beach, #WasagaBeach!

More great news for #WasagaBeach!

Sunray Group Will Build a Premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1

Full news release: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/sunray-group-will-build-a-premium-marriott-hotel-in-wasaga-beach-on-beach-drive-at-beach-area-1.aspx

This is the FIRST time a sitting Premier of Ontario has visited the Town of Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.

On Friday May 16, Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Tourism, Stan Cho announced the province will invest $38 million to increase tourism in Wasaga Beach, including by revitalizing Nancy Island Historic Site.

Read more: wasagabeach.com/en/news/ontario-building-destination-wasaga.aspx

BREAKING NEWS - Town of Wasaga Beach announces Summer 2025 Live Music Lineup.

“While we kick off the reinvention of our main commercial area at Beach Area 1, we are also ready to kick off an incredible summer,” said Mayor Brian Smith.

Read more: bit.ly/42BTN3R

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Goodbye 2023 and 2024 - HELLO 2025! For the past two years, Mayor Brian Smith, Council and staff have been busy building partnerships, securing funding from other levels of government and moving #WasagaBeach forward 🙌 🏖️❤️

Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo

IN THE NEWS - The Dardanella hosted some of the top Canadian and American music talent through 1980s, ‘90s, and 2000s. The Town of Wasaga Beach will keep the former Dardanella property as it determines the next use for the beachfront land.

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He's done it — Mayor Brian Smith has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge! In support of CAMH and the Simcoe County Branch of the CMHA , Mayor Smith now nominates Council & senior leadership! 👇

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BREAKING NEWS - Canadian Olympic Medalists Liz Manley and Elvis Stojko, Along With Four-Time World Champion Kurt Browning, Will Host a Fireside Chat and Perform in Wasaga Beach

Read more: bit.ly/3G5yyP6

Get tickets now, before they're all gone: bit.ly/3R9NfmD

YouTube video by Town of Wasaga Beach Ask Mayor Smith Q&A | March 2025

Presenting Ask Mayor Brian Smith, episode 2! The #1 most frequently asked question in March 2025: What are Council's plans for the former Dard site?

🎥Watch now: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
💻Submit a question: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith

#WasagaBeach #AskMayorSmith

Recently, the Town of Wasaga Beach celebrated the first anniversary of our municipally operated medical centre and after-hours clinic.

It wouldn't have been possible without the tremendous support of our partners, including Dr. Joe Greyling, OLG, and local health teams.

Learn more: bit.ly/4jkDM82

YouTube video by Town of Wasaga Beach Town of Wasaga Beach Celebrates Funding for High School | May 1

Follow us to receive the latest news and updates on this important project 🍎📚🤸🏾‍♀️

Watch the project funding announcement and learn more about what's coming in September 2027: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-7c...