Feb 18, 2009

The best beaches of Ontario - Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach is probably too famous to talk about. It's the longest (14 kilometers), freshwater beach in the world, full of white sand with warm, shallow and clean waters. This beautiful beach is one of the premier tourist attractions in Ontario. One of the best kept beach secrets are its endless hiking trails, cycling, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Located just 1.5 hours north of Toronto it's a good place to go for a day trip. Wasaga Beach Provincial Park has eight beach areas (from east to west), with the busiest area being #1. Every area has its own washroom and change facilities. The entrance is free, however parking is not. You can also find parking on private properties close the beach. Many property owners make money on the parking.

The first Canadian overseas flight made Wasaga Beach famous when it took off from its sandy runway in 1934. The town of Wasaga Beach is a relatively small community of 17,000 full time and 16,000 seasonal and part time residents.

Enjoy cross country skiing and snowmobiling during the winter time. Visit the Nancy Island Historic Site when in the area. This island is located on Nottawasaga River and was amazingly formed by the silt deposits of the sunken Schooner Nancy, a British supply ship from the War of 1812.

There are a variety of accommodations available in Wasaga Beach such as motels, resorts and cottages. Check out cottages near Wasaga Beach on the map below.

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