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Wasaga Beach

Ontario, Canada · North America

About Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach sits on the route: 25 minutes from Elmvale.

Wasaga Beach is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 20,675, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Wasaga Beach sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wasaga Beach to your route.

About Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach (or simply Wasaga) is a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Situated along the longest freshwater beach in the world, it is a popular summer tourist destination. It is located at the southern end of Nottawasaga Bay (a sub-bay of Georgian Bay) approximately 150 km (93 mi) north of Toronto and about 40

Read more km (25 mi) northwest of Barrie. To the west, Collingwood and The Blue Mountains also attract visitors much of the year. The town is situated along a very long sandy beach partly between the bay and the Nottawasaga River. The beaches are part of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park; the park area totals 168 hectares (420 acres). Wasaga Beach has a year-round population of 24,862 as of 2021, but during the summer months the population increases with many seasonal residents. The economy has struggled for some years, particularly since a major fire in late November 2007 destroyed many of the stores. It depends on tourists in an area where the primary shopping season is three to four months per year. In March 2017, the town passed its Downtown Development Master Plan, a 20-year strategy for significant redevelopment of the tourist area and adding a downtown to the business area. The goal is to improve tourism, diversify the economy, and get beyond its "party town" image.

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Where is Wasaga Beach located?

Wasaga Beach is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.5168 latitude, -80.0164 longitude.

What is the population of Wasaga Beach?

Wasaga Beach has a population of approximately 20,675 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
20,675
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
44.5168, -80.0164

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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