News Releases and Media Advisories

Statement by Mayor Smith Regarding Unverified Claims in the Media About Wasaga Beach Provincial Park

"The Town of Wasaga Beach takes all resident and visitor feedback seriously. However, we reject the premise of complaints that lack evidence and promote misinformation. While the Town cannot speak for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,  Conservation and Parks (MECP) and Ontario Parks, who operates, patrols, and manages all the beach areas within Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, we can speak to the facts:

The Town of Wasaga Beach is proud to be home to the world's longest freshwater beach — one...

Public Notice: Closure July 25th 11:30am-1:30pm

Temporary Closure of Municipal Offices 

Town Hall (30 Lewis St.) and the Public Works Administration office (150 Westbury Rd) will be temporarily closed on Thursday July 25th from 11:30am-1:30pm for a Town of Wasaga Beach Staff Appreciation Lunch. We thank all Town staff who are working hard every day to make Wasaga Beach an even better place to live, work, learn and play!

Wasaga Beach Celebrates Summer by Launching Bold New Destination Management Plan and Tourism Website

Town’s focus remains on promoting local businesses and experiences while continuing to drive the largest increase in local tourism in almost a decade

“Tourism in Wasaga Beach is up more than 20 per cent above 2019 levels, to its highest level in almost a decade, and this is no coincidence. This Council continues taking action to promote Wasaga Beach as a top destination for visitors and investment by building the necessary infrastructure, programming exciting new live music festivals and events,...

Volunteer opportunity for Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee

Volunteer Opportunity on Council: Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee 

2022-2026 Term of Council 

Seeking one member who is committed to improving the quality of life for all persons with disabilities by promoting, developing and facilitating a barrier-free community with a goal to improve the quality of life for those with disabilities. This is an advisory committee of Council that makes recommendations on matters related to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 

Canada Day: Town Hall Closure

Happy Canada Day!

Join us to celebrate Canada Day and kick off Wasaga’s 2024 live music summer festival season, featuring live performances by Juno Award-winners The Strumbellas and a soulful performance by Grace.

Learn more and get VIP tickets here.

Town Hall, Municipal Offices, the Youth Centre, Wasaga Beach Public Library and the RecPlex will be closed on Monday, July 1 reopening on Tuesday July 2.

The Wasaga Stars Arena will remain open for regularly scheduled programming.