Brad’s Guidebook
Tourist Beach
Wasaga Beach is one of Ontario's best Provincial Parks. From sun tanning and shopping, to eating and drinking from the local hotspots, it's the perfect day trip for your stay with us!
The main beach, Beach Area One, is where all the tourists like to go. It's busy with music and lots of fun!
Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world.
It is also the first Provincial Park in Canada to be awarded the “Blue Flag” designation under the international environmental standards. Spanning almost 7 hectares, the beach protects wildlife habitat including the endangered species.
It's a 10-minute drive from the cottage, and there is lots of PAID parking available. You can also bike there in about 20 minutes. And, if you're up for a long walk, you can actually walk all the way from the beach in front of our cottage, to Beach Area One (this will take most people about an hour).
279 locals recommend
Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach is one of Ontario's best Provincial Parks. From sun tanning and shopping, to eating and drinking from the local hotspots, it's the perfect day trip for your stay with us!
The main beach, Beach Area One, is where all the tourists like to go. It's busy with music and lots of fun!
Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world.
It is also the first Provincial Park in Canada to be awarded the “Blue Flag” designation under the international environmental standards. Spanning almost 7 hectares, the beach protects wildlife habitat including the endangered species.
It's a 10-minute drive from the cottage, and there is lots of PAID parking available. You can also bike there in about 20 minutes. And, if you're up for a long walk, you can actually walk all the way from the beach in front of our cottage, to Beach Area One (this will take most people about an hour).
Wasaga 500 Go-Karts
152 River Rd WTake a spin on the tracks 🏎
Food scene
For our over-the-top coffee lovers ❤️ This is your first morning stop ☕️
47 locals recommend
Grounded Coffee Company
538 Bay StFor our over-the-top coffee lovers ❤️ This is your first morning stop ☕️
You won’t be disappointed in these picture-perfect pizza pie’s 🍕
57 locals recommend
Dillon's Wood Fired Pizza
244 King StYou won’t be disappointed in these picture-perfect pizza pie’s 🍕
Yummy fish and chips, wings and cozy pub environment in a unique old-fashioned restaurant 😋
16 locals recommend
Cellarman's Alehouse
337 King StYummy fish and chips, wings and cozy pub environment in a unique old-fashioned restaurant 😋
Pulled pork nachos, beef brisket, poutine and yummy sammies await at this Wasaga Beachfront restaurant 🏖
177 locals recommend
Balm Beach
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NPulled pork nachos, beef brisket, poutine and yummy sammies await at this Wasaga Beachfront restaurant 🏖
Dino's Fresh Food Deli
319 King StYummy sammies 🥪 Nuf said
Yes, we all need something cold, perhaps freezing on that hot summer day! Look no further than our favourite local shop. The Baker's Bench is a recently renovated corner store with yummy ice cream and baked treats.
It's also joined up with a Cannabis Store and a Laundry Matt. Weird combo? We thought so too... but, they provide a great service for them all!
And, it's super close... like less than a 5-minute drive from the cottage.
The baker's bench
321 Main StreetYes, we all need something cold, perhaps freezing on that hot summer day! Look no further than our favourite local shop. The Baker's Bench is a recently renovated corner store with yummy ice cream and baked treats.
It's also joined up with a Cannabis Store and a Laundry Matt. Weird combo? We thought so too... but, they provide a great service for them all!
And, it's super close... like less than a 5-minute drive from the cottage.
Ski and Summer Resort
There’s so much to do! Whether your an avid skier or looking to visit the spa and tourist village, you’ll be busy all day
There’s something for everyone. Spend the day skiing or at the spa in the winter, or walk through the tourist village and hook up to the zip line in the summer 🎿
198 locals recommend
The Blue Mountains
There’s something for everyone. Spend the day skiing or at the spa in the winter, or walk through the tourist village and hook up to the zip line in the summer 🎿
Beautiful destination in the summer and winter for zip line, spa, mountain biking and skiing
319 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider BlvdBeautiful destination in the summer and winter for zip line, spa, mountain biking and skiing
Beautiful and short trip from the cottage for ski, golf and spa
48 locals recommend
Hockley Valley Resort - Golf, Spa and Ski
793522 Mono 3rd LineBeautiful and short trip from the cottage for ski, golf and spa
Amazing ski hill with an awesome stunt park that includes a massive half pipe
6 locals recommend
Mount Saint Louis Ski Area
Mount Saint Louis Ski AreaAmazing ski hill with an awesome stunt park that includes a massive half pipe
A good option when Blue Mountain is too far or Mount St Louis isn’t your style
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WA good option when Blue Mountain is too far or Mount St Louis isn’t your style
National and Provincial Parks
Take a day trip, go on a hike, have a picnic. You can spend the whole day here. Don’t forget to bring some snacks
Go for a swim, canoe paddle, or hike on these beautiful Nipissing Bluffs.
117 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park RdGo for a swim, canoe paddle, or hike on these beautiful Nipissing Bluffs.
Take a stroll through the tall grasses and endless boardwalks of the wildlife centre 🌳
156 locals recommend
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastTake a stroll through the tall grasses and endless boardwalks of the wildlife centre 🌳
Animals
If you’re an animal lover like us, you’ll want to check these out!
Located in Springwater, this zoo is more than 25 acres features lush species and animals from South America, Australia, Africa and Asia! 🐒
120 locals recommend
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
14191 Simcoe County Road 27Located in Springwater, this zoo is more than 25 acres features lush species and animals from South America, Australia, Africa and Asia! 🐒
Sightseeing
An absolutely beautiful harbour filled with historic ships and beautiful sunsets 🌅
119 locals recommend
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury DrAn absolutely beautiful harbour filled with historic ships and beautiful sunsets 🌅
In 1812, a ship sank that would change the fate of our country. Find out how, here ship⛵️
11 locals recommend
Nancy Island
In 1812, a ship sank that would change the fate of our country. Find out how, here ship⛵️
Trust us… you’ll do some sightseeing here. You’ll see… everything 🪂
12 locals recommend
Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc
1888 Klondike Park RdTrust us… you’ll do some sightseeing here. You’ll see… everything 🪂
Farm
Between picking pumpkins and sunflowers, you’re bound to get some cute photos here flower🌻
Rounds Ranch
1922 County Rd 92Sunflowers, pumpkins and more 🌻