Explore our expansive dune ecosystem and the longest freshwater beach in the world

The longest freshwater beach in the world – including the lake, river and dune ecosystem that makes it all possible – are the heart and lungs of the Wasaga Beach community. They fuel our local businesses and economy, inspire local artists and musicians, and provide quality of life for our full-time residents you will not find anywhere else in the world.

That’s why regenerative tourism is one of the pillars of the Town of Wasaga Beach’s Tourism Destination Management Plan. A regenerative approach to tourism is centered around connecting people and their place in a meaningful and purposeful way, and engaging in a continuous and healthy relationship with the place they live.

We know that protecting our shoreline and dunes, and the plants and animals that call them home, is not only good for business – it is essential for the long-term health and well-being of our community. Regenerative tourism practices aim to leave our unique and beautiful place with a healthier environment, happier community, and a more robust hosting economy.

Shoreline and sensitive species protection are also a priority as the town and citizens of Wasaga Beach move forward to re-imagine and transform Ontario’s summer playground into a more complete community, and more sustainable, globally recognized, year-round destination.