Wasaga has the distinct honor of being the longest freshwater beach in the world. It’s also the closest full-fledged beach resort to Toronto, attracting thousands of visitors every summer. Most of the 14km-long expanse of soft sands and crashing waves belongs to Wasaga Beach Provincial Park – the further north you head, the less crowded; no camping. The beach gets so much hype during the summer, many people forget that Wasaga’s pristine sand dunes transform into awesome cross-country skiing in the winter!
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
Georgian Bay
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.21 MILES
Don't be fooled by the dated building or displays – this museum has an impressive collection of artifacts, many related to the region's maritime history…
17.5 MILES
Costumed staff members dote on visitors to this reconstructed 17th-century Jesuit mission, offering stories about hardship and torture with a cheerful…
19.9 MILES
Recommended guided tours of this reconstructed British naval base lead visitors through 19 buildings and replicas of two 18th-century vessels, recounting…
17.73 MILES
This monument to six Jesuit missionaries and two laypeople who met their gruesome demise during an Iroquois raid features garden walkways and the imposing…
9.26 MILES
Located in the lobby of Collingwood's 1873 train station – and sharing the space with the South Georgian Bay Visitor Centre – this small museum highlights…
21.98 MILES
About 15km from Penetanguishene, this picturesque park boasts four sandy swimming beaches, 31km of easy walking trails, 17km of backcountry ski trails and…
Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
22.78 MILES
Halfway between Orillia and Midland, on Hwy 12 before it connects with Hwy 400, you'll find this charming riverside folk museum with its sweet collection…
Nearby Georgian Bay attractions
9.26 MILES
Located in the lobby of Collingwood's 1873 train station – and sharing the space with the South Georgian Bay Visitor Centre – this small museum highlights…
17.21 MILES
Don't be fooled by the dated building or displays – this museum has an impressive collection of artifacts, many related to the region's maritime history…
17.5 MILES
Costumed staff members dote on visitors to this reconstructed 17th-century Jesuit mission, offering stories about hardship and torture with a cheerful…
17.73 MILES
This monument to six Jesuit missionaries and two laypeople who met their gruesome demise during an Iroquois raid features garden walkways and the imposing…
19.9 MILES
Recommended guided tours of this reconstructed British naval base lead visitors through 19 buildings and replicas of two 18th-century vessels, recounting…
21.98 MILES
About 15km from Penetanguishene, this picturesque park boasts four sandy swimming beaches, 31km of easy walking trails, 17km of backcountry ski trails and…
7. Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
22.78 MILES
Halfway between Orillia and Midland, on Hwy 12 before it connects with Hwy 400, you'll find this charming riverside folk museum with its sweet collection…