The area
A month here is never a quiet month, unless you want it to be.
Wasaga Beach sits between Georgian Bay and the hills around Blue Mountain. Here's what's close, by season.
Summer
Wasaga Beach
14 km of sand on the world's longest freshwater beach.
Beach Area 1
The boardwalk and the new beachfront district.
Georgian Bay sunsets
The shore faces west, so the sun sets over the water.
Nottawasaga River
Kayak, canoe or paddleboard through town.
Nancy Island Historic Site
War of 1812 history and the story of HMS Nancy.
BeachLife Festival
The town's big summer festival and midway.
Music in the Park
Dozens of free outdoor shows every summer.
Movies Under the Stars
Free outdoor films on summer Wednesdays.
Fall
Blues Festival
Wasaga Beach Blues Festival in mid-September.
Fall colours
Back-road drives and apple country around Thornbury.
Georgian Trail
A 34 km rail-trail bike route from Collingwood to Meaford.
Collingwood
Historic downtown shops, restaurants and the harbour.
Winter
Blue Mountain Resort
Skiing, the Ridge Runner coaster and the village, about 20 minutes away.
Wasaga Nordic & Trail Centre
30+ km of groomed classic and skate ski trails.
Fat biking
Singletrack through the pine-oak savanna at the Nordic centre.
Snowshoeing
Forest snowshoe trails at the Nordic centre.
Snowmobiling
Connects to the regional OFSC trail network.
Skating
Outdoor rinks around town.
Snowman Mania
Family Day weekend festival.
Any time
Trail out back
A long trail starts right behind the house.
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
Nordic hot and cold baths in the forest.
Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach
Slots, table games and MATCH Eatery, about 8 minutes away.
Mini-golf at home
The backyard has its own course.
Game room at home
Ping-pong, foosball and board games for rainy days.
Event dates change each year. Check with organizers before you plan around them.
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