Overview

Wasaga Beach is home to the world’s longest freshwater beach and one of Ontario’s most unique coastal dune ecosystems. With views of the rugged Niagara Escarpment and more than 14 kilometres of white sandy coastline, it welcomes millions of visitors from around the world every year.

We’re working with the Town of Wasaga Beach to improve the area for residents and visitors. This includes:

  • redeveloping the Nancy Island Historic Site to better recognize its importance and preserve its history
  • improving local roads to support future housing and traffic needs
  • helping the town revitalize its downtown area to create a greater sense of community and encourage visitors to return again and again

We’re also proposing changes to Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, a 1,844-hectare recreation class park made up of protected shoreline and trails in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Less than 60 hectares of land, about three per cent, would be transferred to the town as part of a community-led waterfront master plan that will support sustainable and regenerative tourism.

These changes will:

  • preserve local heritage
  • create jobs
  • support tourism and boost the local economy

Nancy Island Historic Site

Nancy Island is the site where His Majesty’s Ship, the HMS Nancy, fought 3 American schooners during the War of 1812, with support from the Anishinaabe-Ojibwe and French-Canadian voyageurs. The borders of Canada today are a direct result of the efforts of the ship and her crew.

The historic site tells the story of the War of 1812 and houses substantial artifacts, including the HMS Nancy’s charred hull.

Town of Wasaga Beach Redevelopment Project

We’re supporting the work of the Town of Wasaga Beach to revitalize its beachfront and downtown area, by helping tourism planning and consulting on the transfer of nearly 60 hectares of land from Wasaga Beach Provincial Park to the town.

Wasaga Beach Area roadways project

We’re supporting upgrades to local roads through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This work will support future growth and help prepare the area for more than 3,000 new homes.

Improving roads, water systems and infrastructure will help keep residents and visitors safe and connected across the community.