The awe & beauty of the park is unchanged with the roaring of the waves & protected sand dunes but sadly, the traffic, abundance of water sports & masses of tourists are somewhat of a draw back. Be prepared for lengthy line ups, crowded beaches & excessive noise. Limited amenities and park fees applicable. Preference for more rustic rather than commercialized provincial park.
This is a very sweet beach.
Full of tourists from all parts of the world.
This beach is different from other beaches around Toronto area.
There are bars opposite the beach, my favorite is the beach bar.
Parking could be difficult on very busy days but paid parking is available.
There are alot of resort around the beach for those looking to stay.
Many visitors are able to swim in this beach.
Some nearby local shops sell beach items and clothing.
The beach has different areas for different purposes including sports zone, and pets zone.
Don't be discouraged with the long drive from town to this place. You'll definitely love it here.
Enjoyed an early morning drive from Barrie. Found an empty but very scenic fresh water beach. Lovely colors and great photo-ops.
Amazing beach .... its crowded at the main area but near the houses its empty and enjoyable. If ur not going for a day trip then id recommend getting a decent cottage near the beach.
Main area has washrooms and eating places etc ...
It's a nice beach for a day out. We visited with a group for friends and enjoyed a lot. It has shallow water for really long stretch. So it gives a pool type feeling and really good for bath and playing in the water during summer.
Beach is also very long. It's on Huron and west facing so we can see great sunsets if we can stay really late or stay in wasaga itself for the night.
Only cons is it's too crowded. If you like people you will enjoy this beach. If you want to spent some we time or alsone time , there are better options for that.
This is the closest beach from GTA where people can really enjoy beach time during summer. For anybody and everybody.
One of the cleanest beaches in Ontario. Decent picnic spot in the summers. The beach is not rocky, it is soft enough for long, sandy walks if you don't like to get your feet wet in the lake. Visit earlier in the day for a more peaceful experience.
Wasaga is a long beach, busy in summer and crowded, you could hear music from people who has it on beach, playing footbal, volleyball or any other games, there are also pubs, ice cream shops or shops with clothes to buy swimming suites, clothes, shorts, umbrelas etc. Parking is somewhere $20 per day, or $6 per hour. The cheapest is $15 per day. There are multiple parking spots all around beach with washroom facilities. In summer the water is not that clean as so many people are around. However, if you wanna have fun and want noise and entertainment - Wasaga is for you.
We took our dog along with us! Wasaga beach number 3 is the only dog beach.
Pros of a dog beach:
* Clean & Peaceful beach
* Clean & smell free washroom
* Perfect view of beach & mountain
* You can BBQ
* Free parking spots
Cons:
* No restaurants, shacks near by
Was here for July long weekend. Took a drive from Awenda provincial park to here for the day. This beach #1 was a great choice as it was not crowded like the public beach. Also the bonus was that out camping pass from Awenda get you in here without paying for parking. Make sure you tell them that if you have a camping permit at one provincial park in Ontario then you have access to all parks in Ontario.
Love this beautiful sandy beach. It can get really packed in summer but the water is almost Caribbean warm. The sand is a bit brown and the water is not as blue as many other beaches but the warmth of it and the surrounding restaurants make up for it.
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