Wasaga Beach sits on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, known for its long sandy beach and provincial park. Here are places worth your time year-round, each one checked against its own official website.
Looking for tonight? See what's on in Wasaga Beach this evening — events, live music and what's open now.Beaches, trails, parks and lookouts around Wasaga Beach.
The busiest stretch of the beach, with shops, restaurants and the summer festivals steps from the sand.
Hours Beaches open daily 6AM–10PM. Beach Drive is closed between Spruce and 3rd St for the rebuild: use the Jenetta, Spruce, 3rd or 4th Street lots (Town update, Oct 16, 2026).
Official siteThe quiet east end of the beach, with parking, washrooms, a kiteboard launch and views across the bay to Christian Island. Off-season is the time to bring the dog: from May to September dogs are not allowed 9AM–6PM.
Hours Beaches open daily 6AM–10PM. Leashes max 2 m.
Official siteOntario Parks runs four beach areas along the sand. Area 3 (22nd St N) has the only dog beach; Areas 4 and 5 have big playgrounds. Book a daily vehicle permit ahead in season.
Seasonal 2026 day-use season: Apr 6–Oct 12.
Official siteTrailhead for the provincial park dune trails. In winter: groomed classic and skate ski trails, snowshoeing and fat biking, with rentals and warm-up shelters.
Seasonal Hiking spring to fall. Winter season Dec 11, 2026–Mar 21, 2027, 9AM–5PM (rentals back by 4PM). Check the Ontario Parks snow report first.
101 Blueberry Trail, Wasaga Beach, ON
Official siteThe Town's year-round park: walking trails, playgrounds, a dog park, courts and a skate park. From December to March Break the outdoor rink runs with night lighting and music.
Open year-round
1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1Z8
Official siteMuseums, pools, studios and places to go when the weather turns.
The preserved hull of HMS Nancy, a British supply schooner lost in the War of 1812, with a museum, theatre and demonstrations. Free admission; parking is paid and limited.
Seasonal 2026 season: daily 10AM–5PM until Oct 11.
119 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2X1
Official siteIndoor walking track (6 laps = 1 km, indoor shoes) and drop-in public skates. The public library is in the same building, with shorter hours.
Open year-round
544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2P1
Official sitePublic library with a kids area and a makerspace, in the Wasaga Stars Arena building.
Open year-round
544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2P1
Official siteLap pool, leisure pool and hot tub. On Friday nights the Open Swim (4:30–6:30) is free for everyone, sponsored by the Rotary Club. Photo ID for 16+.
Hours Hours differ between the branch page and the fall schedule, so check before you go.
1-1724 Mosley St, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1Z7
Official siteRestaurants, cafés, breweries and markets. Hours change, so each one links to its own site.
Father-and-son steak and seafood place that moved to Wasaga from Collingwood in 2012. Reservations by phone; hours not posted, so call ahead.
962 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2G8
Official sitePub-meets-sports-bar at Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach: comfort food, games on TV, a dining deal every day. Casino is 19+; site doesn't say if Match is.
15 Joseph Dr, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1V1
Official siteFamily restaurant and sports bar on Main Street. Open 11 AM to midnight every day, and till 1 AM Friday and Saturday.
311 Main Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0B6
Official siteRotisserie chicken and ribs on Main St, open all year. Deals: Chicken & Rib Mon, 2 Can Dine Tue, Kids Eat Free Wed (dine-in, with adult entrée).
333 Main Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0B6
Official siteWings joint on Main St with a dining room, bar and HD TVs. Weeknights it opens at 4 PM; from 11 AM Friday and Saturday.
321 Main St, Unit 3, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0B6
Official siteFamily spot at 45th St & Mosley: steaks, seafood, pizza, pasta, ribs. Kids welcome, full bar. Site lists a band Wednesdays, karaoke Fri–Sat.
146 45th St N, Wasaga Beach, ON
Official siteSteaks and schnitzel, seen on You Gotta Eat Here! Specials from 4 PM: Mexican Mon, Taco Tue, Schnitzel Wed, Steak Fri, Prime Rib Sun.
1531 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON
Official siteTex-Mex on Mosley St, part of a Canadian chain with 56+ locations. Open till 9 PM Monday to Saturday, 8 PM Sunday.
1890 Mosley St, Unit 3, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1Z4
Official siteChinese on 45th St S: Beijing, Szechwan, Hunan, Mongolian, Shanghai and Cantonese dishes, no MSG added. Online ordering on their site.
30 45th Street South, Unit #3, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0A6
Official siteLocal pizza joint on River Rd W: pizza and classic Halifax donair, by the slice or the whole pie. Sundays it opens at 4 PM.
670A River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON
Official siteShawarma at Stonebridge: Chicken On the Rocks, shawarma, falafel. Dine in or take out, 10 AM to midnight every day.
3-25 Stonebridge Rd, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0C1
Official sitePubs, bars and rooms with music after dark.
The reliable one. Cheap pitchers, wings, sports on every screen — where you end up when the beach empties out.
707 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON
Official siteMosley Street diner-pub with something on most nights it is open: open stage Wednesdays, karaoke Thursdays, trivia Fridays and local live music some Saturdays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
1441 Mosley St, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2B9
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