Wasaga Beach – A Perfect Destination for Vacations

Wasaga Beach in Ontario, Canada is the world’s longest freshwater beach, stretching over 14km (8.5 miles) on the banks Lake Huron. The rapidly growing town is also named after the beach and hosts millions of visitors every year. The peak season is summer, but there are a number of other attractions that are slowly transforming the town into a year-round destination.

Wasaga beach has all the elements of a perfect holiday destination. While the beach is not as popular as those of Hawaii or the Caribbean, it certainly costs a lot less. If you are planning a beach holiday, you do not need to look any further. Here are some of the top reasons why Wasaga Beach is the perfect destination for vacations.

Unique Landscape: Being a freshwater beach in a bay of a great lake, Wasaga Beach has a landscape that is quite different from a traditional beach destination. You will get to see sunsets over the mountains across the bay, a spectacle in itself. There are also several options for trekking and hiking.

Attractions: Wasaga Beach is more than just a beach destination. There are a number of great attractions all over town and in nearby areas. A lot of these are excellent for spending time together with your family and have some fun. Popular attractions include a pirate themed mini golf course, a paintball arcade, and the Nancy Island historical site. Other popular activities include go-karts, river cruises, fishing, or even a good old picnic at the beach. The more adventurous could try skydiving while a spas and gold courses satisfy other wants.

Tours: The area around Wasaga beach also has a lot to offer. With the town as a base, you could travel around the region. There are incredible sights to see, mountain trails for hiking, and caves to explore.

Events: The community at Wasaga Beach regularly organizes various events throughout the year. Some of the more common and regular activities include sand castle building and sand sculpture competitions. Unsurprisingly a lot of the festivals are concentrated in or near the beach area. Many of the events vary in range and scope - beach volleyball competitions, kite flying, bike and motor rallies, blues music festival. The Canada Day celebrations are a big part of the annual events calendar, often coinciding with the end or start of another festival.

Cottage Stay:Wasaga Beach, apart from the many things you can do when out and about, also provides some charming options for accommodation. Cottages in Wasaga Beach are a popular choice among many tourists for their no-frills, inexpensive, and homey ambiance. Wi-Fi and ACs are standard in the best cottage inns. You get to make your own food or eat out. Make your own coffee the way you like it, and relax in the comfortable beds after a long day. Most of the properties have a common barbecue grills and picnic tables for the guests to enjoy. You can have a picnic right there or pack a basket to enjoy at the beach.

Hollywood Cottages is a motel and a cottage court near Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world. They strive to provide you with a comfortable and a memorable stay at Hollywood Cottages.