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Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park

Barrier Free

Accessible stalls are located within all comfort stations. Barrier free access is available at the Welcome Centre and specific areas of Nancy Island Historic site. For more information on accessibility within Beach Areas and other accessible features within the park, please visit our Accessibility at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park blog.

Boat Launch(es)

A provincial park boat launch can be found in Beach Area 1 at the far east end of the parking lot. A municipal boat launch is located adjacent to the Welcome Centre & Nancy Island Historic Site parking lot.

Canoe launches are located at Schooner Town Heritage Site (off Oxbow Dr.) and at the Wasaga Sports Park (Klondike Park Road).

Day Use

Wasaga Beach is a day use park only and many visitors come for the exceptional beaches.

Daily vehicle permits can be booked up to five days in advance of your arrival. It is strongly recommended to obtain an advance daily vehicle permit to guarantee your day use spot at this park. Visit the Ontario Parks day use page to learn more.

Wasaga Beach has eight Beach Area locations to choose from. Daily vehicle permits are not transferrable between different locations in the park or municipal parking areas located within the Town of Wasaga Beach. Please ensure you make your booking with care.

Visit the Wasaga Beach Park Overview Map to view the day use locations and their respective amenities.

Allenwood Beach Area

Allenwood Beach Area is located at the east end of the provincial park across the Nottawasaga River. It features sandy beaches with dune habitat. The road and parking areas are not paved and can be de difficult to travel due to blowing sand.

Amenities: two comfort stations, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, pet-free beach and water areas.

New Wasaga Beach Area

New Wasaga Beach Area is located at the east end of the provincial park across the Nottawasaga River from Beach Area 1. It features sandy beaches with dune habitat. The road and parking areas are not paved and can be de difficult to travel due to blowing sand.

Amenities: two comfort stations, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, pet-free beach and water areas.

Swimming near the mouth of the Nottawasaga River is not recommended due to strong undertows.

Beach Area 1

The parking lots for Beach Area 1 are located east of what is known as the 'Main Strip'. Private shops and restaurants can be found outside of the provincial park boundaries between Beach Areas 1 and 2. Beach Area 1 features sandy beaches with dune habitat and opportunities for recreational fishing along the Nottawasaga River.

Amenities: three comfort stations, small picnic shelters, ‘Designated Swim Zone’ and ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, on-leash dog friendly picnic areas, pet-free beach and water areas, parking for vehicles with trailers, recreational vehicles, and buses, charcoal disposal pits in the parking lots, boat launch.

Accessible features: accessible washroom stalls, paved parking lots, boardwalk, and a Mobi-Mat (available mid-June to Thanksgiving).

Beach Area 2

Beach Area 2 is located west of what is known as the 'Main Strip'. Private shops and restaurants can be found outside of the provincial park boundaries between Beach Areas 1 and 2. Beach Area 2 features sandy beaches with dune habitat.

Amenities: two comfort stations, picnic area, playground, bike path, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, on-leash dog friendly picnic areas, pet-free beach and water areas, paved parking lot with gravel sections, charcoal disposal pits in the parking lots.

Accessible features: accessible washroom stalls, boardwalk, and a Mobi-Mat (available mid-June to Thanksgiving).

Beach Area 3

Beach Area 3 is located in the middle of the park near the Park Office. This beach area features sandy beaches and is the only location within the provincial park where dogs are permitted on the beach (specific section only).

Amenities: one comfort station, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, on-leash dog beach and picnic areas, paved parking lot with gravel sections, charcoal disposal pits in the parking lots.

Accessible features: accessible washroom stalls, Mobi-Mat (available mid-June to Thanksgiving).

Beach Area 4

Beach Area 4 is located near the middle of the park and features sandy beaches and shallow waters for bathing. The park-like landscape offers plenty of opportunities for recreation.

Amenities: one comfort station, large playground, bike path, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, on-leash dog friendly picnic areas, pet-free beach and water areas, paved parking lot with gravel sections, charcoal disposal pits in the parking lots.

Accessible features: accessible washroom stalls, Mobi-Mat (available mid-June to Thanksgiving).

Beach Area 5

Beach Area 5 is located at the west end of the provincial park and provides easy access from Sunnidale Road. It features sandy beaches and shallow waters for bathing. The large park-like landscape offers plenty of opportunities for recreation.

Amenities: two comfort stations, large playground, bike path, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, on-leash dog friendly picnic areas, pet-free beach and water areas, paved parking lot with gravel sections, charcoal disposal pits near the parking lots.

Accessible features: accessible washroom stalls, Mobi-Mat (available mid-June to Thanksgiving).

Beach Area 6

Beach Area 6 is the provincial park's smallest beach area and has limited capacity. This beach area features sandy beaches and shallow waters for bathing. The parking area is not paved and can be de difficult to travel due to blowing sand. There is no picnic area in this beach area.

Amenities: two comfort stations, ‘No Wake Zone’ from mid-June to Labour Day, pet-free beach and water areas.

Flush Toilets

Washrooms are located in Beach Areas 1 through 6, New Wasaga and Allenwood Beach Areas, and the Wasaga Beach Welcome Centre during the summer months. No shower or change facilities are available. Washrooms are available at the Wasaga Nordic & Trail Centre during the winter months.

Park Store

The Wasaga Beach Welcome Centre has a gift shop that sells Ontario Parks merchandise, Nancy Island Historic Site collectibles, nature-based gifts, and other boutique items during the summer months. Ontario Parks merchandise can also be purchased at the Park Office year-round.

Picnic Shelters

Small picnic shelters are available in Beach Area 1 on a first-come, first-served basis. NO RESERVATIONS.

Rentals

Cross-country ski, snowshoe, and fat bike rentals are available during the winter months at the Wasaga Nordic & Trail Centre.

Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) are available to rent with a refundable deposit. PFDs are available at the gatehouses located at Beach Areas 1 through 6. All-terrain wheelchairs are available at the Park Office and the Welcome Centre on a first-come, first-served basis (a refundable deposit is required).

Visitor Centre

As part of the War of 1812 Bicentennial, the Welcome Centre was built and serves as the entrance to Nancy Island Historic Site. The Welcome Centre houses a gift shop, tourism information, washrooms, and interpretive displays relating to both Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach’s rich natural and cultural history.

Nancy Island Historic Site

Nancy Island has served as a historic site since 1928 and is the most viable and related site to the War of 1812 in Simcoe County and the Georgian Bay Region. It represents a major event during the War or 1812 – HMS Nancy’s August 14, 1814 battle against three American Schooners. The island features a museum, theatre, and replica Great Lakes lighthouse. The museum houses the charred hull and artefacts of the HMS Nancy from this pivotal moment in Canadian history. Today, the borders of Canada are a direct result of the valiant struggles of the Nancy and her crew. Join a park interpreter on site as they bring the story of the HMS Nancy and her crew to life!