Beaches

Beach areas are open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM

Hours may vary for permitted special events or other authorized activities, so be sure to follow any posted signs during your visit.

Yes, in designated areas! Gas-fuelled BBQs and cooking devices, including propane and natural gas, are permitted at Allenwood Beach and New Wasaga Beach.

At Beach Areas 1 and 2, BBQs and cooking devices may only be used in designated picnic areas. Look for signs showing where cooking is permitted.

Charcoal, wood, pellets and other solid-fuel cooking devices are not permitted on the beach.

No. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the beach. Fines can be up to $25,000.

Park in a designated lot and help us protect this special place for the wildlife, the dunes, and everyone who comes here to enjoy it.

Dogs are welcome at Allenwood Beach and New Wasaga Beach outside of restricted seasonal hours. From May through September, dogs are not permitted in these beach areas between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

At Beach Areas 1 and 2, dogs are welcome on designated pathways but are not permitted on the beach itself. At Beach Area 2, the designated trail runs from 3rd Street to 12th Street through the 6th Street parking lot.

Where dogs are permitted, please keep them on a leash no longer than two metres, clean up after them and be considerate of other beachgoers and wildlife.

Service animals are permitted.

Tents and enclosed shelters are not permitted on the beach, but there are plenty of options for creating a little shade.

Beach umbrellas, open-sided canopies and beach shelters that remain open on at least one side are permitted. Small sun shelters for infants and children are also permitted, along with shade structures without sidewalls up to 100 square feet.

No. Fireworks and flying lanterns are not permitted on the beach.

Please leave the fireworks to authorized displays and help us keep the beach safe for visitors, wildlife and our natural environment.

The dunes, plants, trees and wildlife are an important part of what makes Wasaga Beach special. Please enjoy our natural surroundings without disturbing, damaging or removing them.

Give wildlife plenty of space, leave plants and natural features as you find them, and avoid feeding birds, fish or other wildlife.

Adhere to all signage and do not enter Piping Plover Critical Habitat Areas. 

Together, we can help protect the beach for everyone to enjoy.

Designated swimming areas are for swimmers. Boats, personal watercraft and other vessels must remain outside these areas.

Look for signs, buoys, ropes and other markers identifying designated swimming areas before heading out on the water.

Planning a wedding, party, organized gathering or special event on the beach? A Special Event Permit from the Town is required.

Permit requirements help make sure events can take place safely while protecting the beach and minimizing impacts on other visitors.

A little consideration goes a long way in helping everyone enjoy the beach. Please remember:

• Use designated garbage and recycling receptacles and don't leave food or other items that could attract wildlife.

• Keep music and other noise at a level that won't disturb other beachgoers.

• Glass bottles and containers are not permitted.

• Alcohol is not permitted.

• Smoking and vaping are not permitted.

• Open fires are not permitted.

• Fishing is not permitted within the Beach Areas, except in the waters of the Nottawasaga River.

• Follow all posted signs and respect closures or restricted areas.

Most importantly, be considerate of the people and natural environment around you. We're all here to enjoy the beach together.