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Wasaga Beach

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Winding your way along the sun-touched southern heart of Georgian Bay, you’re inevitably drawn to Wasaga Beach. The town has a deep and varied history, including ties to lumber and even naval before becoming the thriving community it is today. But what was challenging for ships and agriculture has become a vital heart of the community and a draw for travellers all across Ontario: its kilometers-long soft sand beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world.

Here you’ll find the Trail winding along quiet residential roads near the water while passing through Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, following shaded paths just beyond the shifting sheaves of tempting white sand and the stunning panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment. Wasaga Beach has numerous local shops, restaurants and lodging choices to make your stay a longer one, most located along Mosely Street and Main Street, on or near the Trail.

With 8 beach areas, including 3 blue flag beaches (beach areas 1, 2 and 5), swimming and watersports, over 50 km of hiking trails including connections to the Ganaraska Hiking Trail, local cycling routes like the Wasaga Dunes Loop, nearby connections to the Simcoe County Loop Trail and historic sites like Nancy Island, there is a lot to discover and keep you returning to Wasaga Beach.

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Trail Attributes

Distance: 25km

Mostly follows the Shore Lane Trail of paved residential roads and off-road trails, including sections through Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. Trail sections within the Park and sections on main roads are seasonally very busy

Trail Tips:

Be aware of sand accumulating on the Trail and use caution.
Don’t miss the view of the Blue Mountains or sunset on the beach!

Local Maps and ConnectionsStaging AreasAmenities and TransitHelpful Links

Links to Local Maps

Wasaga Beach Tourism
Simcoe County Tourism Interactive Map – Activites, places to visit and stay. Tip: select the services and recommendations at the top of the map.

Connections

The Trans Canada Trail — The Trans Canada Trail stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, forming the largest trail network in the world. The Trans Canada Trail in this area follows the Simcoe County Loop (link below)

Ganaraska Hiking Trail — A 500km long hiking trail stretching from Port Hope to the Bruce Trail near Collingwood. The Waterfront Trail connects to the Ganaraska at Zoo Park Rd and River Rd E

Simcoe County Loop Trail — A 160km loop connecting some of the greatest locations in Orillia and Barrie to the serene countryside of Simcoe County and the sparkling waters of Georgian Bay. Connection is not direct, but can be found from 10-15km of the waterfront along rural roads. Site includes maps and GPS data.

Staging Areas

All staging areas have parking, washrooms (may be seasonal)

  • Wasaga Beach Provincial Park – For Day use only (fees apply)

Amenities

  • Accommodations, Campground
  • Accommodations, Roofed
  • Beaches
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
  • Marinas
  • Museums
  • Outfitters
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping Areas
  • Tourist Information
  • Washrooms
  • WIFI
  • Winter Maintenance

    Some sections of the route are not maintained during the winter.

Transit

• Local Transit

• Simcoe County LINX – Regional transit including links between Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, and Wasaga Beach to Barrie.

• GO Transit – Connect to Barrie via GO transit’s Lakeshore Line and to local and regional transit to get from the GTHA and Barrie to Wasaga!

Helpful Links

Tourism (General)
Wasaga Beach Tourism – Local tourism links
Tourism Simcoe County – Regional recommendations on events and places to visit, eat or stay in the Simcoe County Area
South Georgian Bay Tourism – Tourism focused on the South Georgian Bay region.
BruceGreySimcoe – Cross-regional tourism for Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties

Heritage
Nancy Island Historic Site – Historic site housing the charred remains and artifacts of the HMS Nancy. Includes a 19th century replica lighthouse as an excellent viewpoint.

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park – 14kms of soft sand beaches, including 2 Blue Flag designated beaches

Free Spirit Tours – Several sites and services, including SUP in Wasaga Beach

 

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