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Goodbye 2023 and 2024 - HELLO 2025! For the past two years, Mayor Brian Smith, Council and staff have been busy building partnerships, securing funding from other levels of government and moving #WasagaBeach forward 🙌 🏖️❤️
Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo
Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo
Tourism is up 15% in Wasaga Beach in 2025 so far — and it has reached record highs across Canada this year.
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now:
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #Tourism #Canada
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now:
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #Tourism #Canada
Canadian Tourism Delivers Almost $60B This Summer, Driving National Wealth and Unprecedented Dispersion Across the Country
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November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Tourism is up 15% in Wasaga Beach in 2025 so far — and it has reached record highs across Canada this year.
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now:
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #Tourism #Canada
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now:
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #Tourism #Canada
"Canada's tourism sector achieved a record-breaking summer in 2025, with revenue between May and August reaching nearly $60B. This strong performance, representing a 6% year-over-year increase... successfully spread economic benefits across the entire country."
Learn more: bit.ly/3JNSWX5
Learn more: bit.ly/3JNSWX5
Canadian Tourism Delivers Almost $60B This Summer, Driving National Wealth and Unprecedented Dispersion Across the Country
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Canada's tourism sector achieved a record-breaking summer in 2025, with revenue between May and August reaching nearly $60B. This strong performance, representing a 6% year-over-year increase... successfully spread economic benefits across the entire country."
Learn more: bit.ly/3JNSWX5
Learn more: bit.ly/3JNSWX5
Tourism reached record highs across Canada this year.
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #DestinationWasaga #Canada #Tourism
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #DestinationWasaga #Canada #Tourism
Canadian tourism up 30 per cent as U.S. travel continues to decline: survey
Due to political tensions between Canada and the United States brought on by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Canadians were rethinking their travel plans this summer.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tourism reached record highs across Canada this year.
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #DestinationWasaga #Canada #Tourism
Learn more about what's driving growth in our community and communities across the country right now: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
#WasagaBeach #DestinationWasaga #Canada #Tourism
LATEST NEWS: Destination Wasaga Community Planning Begins
On November 17, Wasaga Beach will begin community engagement for a once-in-a-lifetime master plan to enhance its waterfront, downtown, and year-round visitor experience.
Read more: bit.ly/47FnNgn
On November 17, Wasaga Beach will begin community engagement for a once-in-a-lifetime master plan to enhance its waterfront, downtown, and year-round visitor experience.
Read more: bit.ly/47FnNgn
Destination Wasaga Community Planning Begins
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
LATEST NEWS: Destination Wasaga Community Planning Begins
On November 17, Wasaga Beach will begin community engagement for a once-in-a-lifetime master plan to enhance its waterfront, downtown, and year-round visitor experience.
Read more: bit.ly/47FnNgn
On November 17, Wasaga Beach will begin community engagement for a once-in-a-lifetime master plan to enhance its waterfront, downtown, and year-round visitor experience.
Read more: bit.ly/47FnNgn
Wasaga Beach Selects Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to Help Design and Build Destination Wasaga; Here's What Happens Next
Full release: www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Full release: www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Wasaga Beach Selects Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to Help Design and Build Destination Wasaga; Here's What Happens Next
/CNW/ - The Town of Wasaga Beach has selected Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to lead the design and deliver Destination Wasaga—a bold,...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wasaga Beach Selects Ontario-based firm, Urban Strategies, to Help Design and Build Destination Wasaga; Here's What Happens Next
Full release: www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Full release: www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Wasaga Beach Is Rebuilding Beach Drive; Here's a Birds-Eye View of Construction That Is Underway
Reconstruction will help build Destination Wasaga by making this vital economic corridor flood and climate resilient.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nh8mAZ
Reconstruction will help build Destination Wasaga by making this vital economic corridor flood and climate resilient.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nh8mAZ
Wasaga Beach Is Rebuilding Beach Drive; Here's a Birds-Eye View of Construction That Is Underway
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November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Wasaga Beach Is Rebuilding Beach Drive; Here's a Birds-Eye View of Construction That Is Underway
Reconstruction will help build Destination Wasaga by making this vital economic corridor flood and climate resilient.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nh8mAZ
Reconstruction will help build Destination Wasaga by making this vital economic corridor flood and climate resilient.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nh8mAZ
#ICYMI Wasaga Beach Celebrates a Successful Summer and Kicks Off Fall Festivals
“Tourism in Wasaga Beach is up more than 15 per cent over 2024, even with construction happening along Beach Drive. This is no coincidence,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4gFinGB
“Tourism in Wasaga Beach is up more than 15 per cent over 2024, even with construction happening along Beach Drive. This is no coincidence,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4gFinGB
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#ICYMI Wasaga Beach Celebrates a Successful Summer and Kicks Off Fall Festivals
“Tourism in Wasaga Beach is up more than 15 per cent over 2024, even with construction happening along Beach Drive. This is no coincidence,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4gFinGB
“Tourism in Wasaga Beach is up more than 15 per cent over 2024, even with construction happening along Beach Drive. This is no coincidence,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4gFinGB
#ICYMI Wasaga Beach Unveils Mobile Tourism Info Centre
“This gives us the flexibility to bring Wasaga Beach directly to visitors, highlight our vibrant business community, and encourage people to come experience all that our town has to offer," said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4oBkwWS
“This gives us the flexibility to bring Wasaga Beach directly to visitors, highlight our vibrant business community, and encourage people to come experience all that our town has to offer," said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4oBkwWS
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#ICYMI Wasaga Beach Unveils Mobile Tourism Info Centre
“This gives us the flexibility to bring Wasaga Beach directly to visitors, highlight our vibrant business community, and encourage people to come experience all that our town has to offer," said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4oBkwWS
“This gives us the flexibility to bring Wasaga Beach directly to visitors, highlight our vibrant business community, and encourage people to come experience all that our town has to offer," said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/4oBkwWS
#ICYMI Mayor's Statement on Proposal to Return 3% of Parkland to the Town:
"Wasaga Beach is more than a destination. It’s a town with a deep sense of place, the longest freshwater beach in the world, Ontario’s most visited provincial park, and a summer tradition for generations of families. (1/5)
"Wasaga Beach is more than a destination. It’s a town with a deep sense of place, the longest freshwater beach in the world, Ontario’s most visited provincial park, and a summer tradition for generations of families. (1/5)
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#ICYMI Mayor's Statement on Proposal to Return 3% of Parkland to the Town:
"Wasaga Beach is more than a destination. It’s a town with a deep sense of place, the longest freshwater beach in the world, Ontario’s most visited provincial park, and a summer tradition for generations of families. (1/5)
"Wasaga Beach is more than a destination. It’s a town with a deep sense of place, the longest freshwater beach in the world, Ontario’s most visited provincial park, and a summer tradition for generations of families. (1/5)
June 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
BREAKING NEWS - Town Gets Ready to Kick-off 7th Annual Seniors Expo
Tomorrow's EXPO will be the biggest yet, featuring live entertainment, and over 112 exhibitors and vendors
Learn more: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/town-gets-ready-to-kick-off-7th-annual-seniors-expo.aspx
Tomorrow's EXPO will be the biggest yet, featuring live entertainment, and over 112 exhibitors and vendors
Learn more: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/town-gets-ready-to-kick-off-7th-annual-seniors-expo.aspx
June 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING NEWS - Town Gets Ready to Kick-off 7th Annual Seniors Expo
Tomorrow's EXPO will be the biggest yet, featuring live entertainment, and over 112 exhibitors and vendors
Learn more: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/town-gets-ready-to-kick-off-7th-annual-seniors-expo.aspx
Tomorrow's EXPO will be the biggest yet, featuring live entertainment, and over 112 exhibitors and vendors
Learn more: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/town-gets-ready-to-kick-off-7th-annual-seniors-expo.aspx
#DYK The name Wasaga Beach is derived from the Algonquin word "Nottawasaga," which is a contraction. "Nottawa" means "Iroquois," and "Saga" means "mouth of the river".
The Nottawasaga River flows through #WasagaBeach and into Georgian Bay.
#LongestFreshwaterBeachinTheWorld
The Nottawasaga River flows through #WasagaBeach and into Georgian Bay.
#LongestFreshwaterBeachinTheWorld
May 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#DYK The name Wasaga Beach is derived from the Algonquin word "Nottawasaga," which is a contraction. "Nottawa" means "Iroquois," and "Saga" means "mouth of the river".
The Nottawasaga River flows through #WasagaBeach and into Georgian Bay.
#LongestFreshwaterBeachinTheWorld
The Nottawasaga River flows through #WasagaBeach and into Georgian Bay.
#LongestFreshwaterBeachinTheWorld
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This is the FIRST time a sitting Premier of Ontario has visited the Town of Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.
May 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is the FIRST time a sitting Premier of Ontario has visited the Town of Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.
Good morning from Allenwood Beach, #WasagaBeach!
May 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Good morning from Allenwood Beach, #WasagaBeach!
More great news for #WasagaBeach!
Sunray Group Will Build a Premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1
Full news release: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/sunray-group-will-build-a-premium-marriott-hotel-in-wasaga-beach-on-beach-drive-at-beach-area-1.aspx
Sunray Group Will Build a Premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1
Full news release: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/sunray-group-will-build-a-premium-marriott-hotel-in-wasaga-beach-on-beach-drive-at-beach-area-1.aspx
May 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
More great news for #WasagaBeach!
Sunray Group Will Build a Premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1
Full news release: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/sunray-group-will-build-a-premium-marriott-hotel-in-wasaga-beach-on-beach-drive-at-beach-area-1.aspx
Sunray Group Will Build a Premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1
Full news release: www.wasagabeach.com/en/news/sunray-group-will-build-a-premium-marriott-hotel-in-wasaga-beach-on-beach-drive-at-beach-area-1.aspx
On Friday May 16, Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Tourism, Stan Cho announced the province will invest $38 million to increase tourism in Wasaga Beach, including by revitalizing Nancy Island Historic Site.
Read more: wasagabeach.com/en/news/ontario-building-destination-wasaga.aspx
Read more: wasagabeach.com/en/news/ontario-building-destination-wasaga.aspx
May 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On Friday May 16, Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Tourism, Stan Cho announced the province will invest $38 million to increase tourism in Wasaga Beach, including by revitalizing Nancy Island Historic Site.
Read more: wasagabeach.com/en/news/ontario-building-destination-wasaga.aspx
Read more: wasagabeach.com/en/news/ontario-building-destination-wasaga.aspx
BREAKING NEWS - Town of Wasaga Beach announces Summer 2025 Live Music Lineup.
“While we kick off the reinvention of our main commercial area at Beach Area 1, we are also ready to kick off an incredible summer,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/42BTN3R
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“While we kick off the reinvention of our main commercial area at Beach Area 1, we are also ready to kick off an incredible summer,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/42BTN3R
🤘 🏖️ 🎸
April 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
BREAKING NEWS - Town of Wasaga Beach announces Summer 2025 Live Music Lineup.
“While we kick off the reinvention of our main commercial area at Beach Area 1, we are also ready to kick off an incredible summer,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/42BTN3R
🤘 🏖️ 🎸
“While we kick off the reinvention of our main commercial area at Beach Area 1, we are also ready to kick off an incredible summer,” said Mayor Brian Smith.
Read more: bit.ly/42BTN3R
🤘 🏖️ 🎸
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Goodbye 2023 and 2024 - HELLO 2025! For the past two years, Mayor Brian Smith, Council and staff have been busy building partnerships, securing funding from other levels of government and moving #WasagaBeach forward 🙌 🏖️❤️
Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo
Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo
February 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Goodbye 2023 and 2024 - HELLO 2025! For the past two years, Mayor Brian Smith, Council and staff have been busy building partnerships, securing funding from other levels of government and moving #WasagaBeach forward 🙌 🏖️❤️
Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo
Listen now: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jLMZk-1bZvo
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IN THE NEWS - The Dardanella hosted some of the top Canadian and American music talent through 1980s, ‘90s, and 2000s. The Town of Wasaga Beach will keep the former Dardanella property as it determines the next use for the beachfront land.
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March 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
IN THE NEWS - The Dardanella hosted some of the top Canadian and American music talent through 1980s, ‘90s, and 2000s. The Town of Wasaga Beach will keep the former Dardanella property as it determines the next use for the beachfront land.
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He's done it — Mayor Brian Smith has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge! In support of CAMH and the Simcoe County Branch of the CMHA , Mayor Smith now nominates Council & senior leadership! 👇
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April 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
He's done it — Mayor Brian Smith has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge! In support of CAMH and the Simcoe County Branch of the CMHA , Mayor Smith now nominates Council & senior leadership! 👇
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BREAKING NEWS - Canadian Olympic Medalists Liz Manley and Elvis Stojko, Along With Four-Time World Champion Kurt Browning, Will Host a Fireside Chat and Perform in Wasaga Beach
Read more: bit.ly/3G5yyP6
Get tickets now, before they're all gone: bit.ly/3R9NfmD
Read more: bit.ly/3G5yyP6
Get tickets now, before they're all gone: bit.ly/3R9NfmD
April 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
BREAKING NEWS - Canadian Olympic Medalists Liz Manley and Elvis Stojko, Along With Four-Time World Champion Kurt Browning, Will Host a Fireside Chat and Perform in Wasaga Beach
Read more: bit.ly/3G5yyP6
Get tickets now, before they're all gone: bit.ly/3R9NfmD
Read more: bit.ly/3G5yyP6
Get tickets now, before they're all gone: bit.ly/3R9NfmD
Presenting Ask Mayor Brian Smith, episode 2! The #1 most frequently asked question in March 2025: What are Council's plans for the former Dard site?
🎥Watch now: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
💻Submit a question: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
#WasagaBeach #AskMayorSmith
🎥Watch now: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
💻Submit a question: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
#WasagaBeach #AskMayorSmith
Ask Mayor Smith Q&A | March 2025
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April 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Presenting Ask Mayor Brian Smith, episode 2! The #1 most frequently asked question in March 2025: What are Council's plans for the former Dard site?
🎥Watch now: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
💻Submit a question: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
#WasagaBeach #AskMayorSmith
🎥Watch now: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
💻Submit a question: engagewasaga.ca/ask-mayor-brian-smith
#WasagaBeach #AskMayorSmith
Recently, the Town of Wasaga Beach celebrated the first anniversary of our municipally operated medical centre and after-hours clinic.
It wouldn't have been possible without the tremendous support of our partners, including Dr. Joe Greyling, OLG, and local health teams.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jkDM82
It wouldn't have been possible without the tremendous support of our partners, including Dr. Joe Greyling, OLG, and local health teams.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jkDM82
April 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Recently, the Town of Wasaga Beach celebrated the first anniversary of our municipally operated medical centre and after-hours clinic.
It wouldn't have been possible without the tremendous support of our partners, including Dr. Joe Greyling, OLG, and local health teams.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jkDM82
It wouldn't have been possible without the tremendous support of our partners, including Dr. Joe Greyling, OLG, and local health teams.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jkDM82
Curious about the site clearing happening next to our new library and arena?
Learn more about this project: youtu.be/D-7cfuZaYHA?...
Learn more about this project: youtu.be/D-7cfuZaYHA?...
March 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Curious about the site clearing happening next to our new library and arena?
Learn more about this project: youtu.be/D-7cfuZaYHA?...
Learn more about this project: youtu.be/D-7cfuZaYHA?...
New Year, new career! We're hiring!
🎯 Project Coordinator - Engineering (Permanent Full Time)
We're building a better community! You can help us.
Learn more: wasagabeach.com/careers
#TeamworkMakestheDreamWork
🎯 Project Coordinator - Engineering (Permanent Full Time)
We're building a better community! You can help us.
Learn more: wasagabeach.com/careers
#TeamworkMakestheDreamWork
March 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
New Year, new career! We're hiring!
🎯 Project Coordinator - Engineering (Permanent Full Time)
We're building a better community! You can help us.
Learn more: wasagabeach.com/careers
#TeamworkMakestheDreamWork
🎯 Project Coordinator - Engineering (Permanent Full Time)
We're building a better community! You can help us.
Learn more: wasagabeach.com/careers
#TeamworkMakestheDreamWork