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Volunteer Opportunity on Council Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

Volunteer Opportunity on Council Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

2022-2026 Term of Council

Seeking one member who is committed to providing support, local perspective and expert strategic advice in the delivery of economic development and tourism services in the Town of Wasaga Beach including, identifying market sectors and reviewing and/or participating in the development of policies programs and initiatives for the purpose of encouraging job creation, sustaining employment...

Wasaga Beach Kicks-off 50th Anniversary Celebrations; Prepares to Welcome The Carpet Frogs to Town

Town of Wasaga Beach Kicks-off 50th Anniversary Celebrations, Prepares to Welcome The Carpet Frogs to the Main Stage at Beach Area 1 on Saturday July 27 Thousands expected to attend four-day festival that begins tonight with the opening of the Midway

“We’re thrilled to welcome Canadian fan-favourites and local heroes The Carpet Frogs back to Wasaga Beach to help celebrate our Town’s 50th anniversary,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “That’s not all. We’ve got four days of family-friendly fun and live...

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,...