Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association Inc.

08/27/2026

Tonight's town hall meeting will be informative and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. We encourage residents to attend.

07/30/2026

Stay informed and engaged. Plan to attend this Public Town Hall Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE - On Thursday August 27, 2026 Town of Wasaga Beach Council and staff will host another Town Hall Meeting! This will be the Town's third open-mic-style public meeting this year.

📍WHERE: Wasaga Stars Arena, ReMax Room - 544 River Road West
🕐WHEN: Thursday August 27, 7pm-9pm
❓WHAT: These are public meetings with an open mic format. Town Staff will be there to answer your questions and hear your thoughts.
📣WHY: These public meetings align with Council's initiative to increase openness and transparency.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Read more about this event: https://bit.ly/4wZZHZ0

06/13/2026

Get your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbra-general-public-meeting-tickets-1990743179439?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/09/2026

More great news for both residents and tourists. 😊

BREAKING NEWS: Skip the Traffic: New Direct FlixBus Service Connects Union Station to Wasaga Beach - Town launches "Take Me to The Beach" campaign to promote car-free travel to Ontario's top beach destination 🚌☀️🌊🏖️

Getting to Wasaga Beach just got easier. The Town of Wasaga Beach and FlixBus have partnered to launch a new direct bus service connecting Toronto's Union Station to Wasaga Beach. Branded locally as the Wasaga Beach Line, the new service offers residents and visitors a convenient, affordable alternative to driving and expands access to one of Ontario's most visited summer destinations.

The launch marks a significant milestone for the community, delivering the most frequent intercity bus service in Wasaga Beach's history and creating new opportunities for residents and visitors to travel to and from the community without a car.

"Wasaga Beach is one of Ontario's most beloved summer destinations, and we’re excited to make it more accessible than ever,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a visit to one of our many festivals and events, travellers can now step aboard at Union Station and arrive right here at the world’s longest freshwater beach.”

The new route is accompanied by "Take Me to The Beach," a summer-long tourism marketing campaign designed to showcase Wasaga Beach as a transit-accessible destination and encourage visitors to leave the car at home.

The Wasaga Beach Line is expected to operate seven days a week. Tickets are on sale now and can be booked at flixbus.ca or through the FlixBus app.

Read the full news release ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eeESkT

🚌☀️🌊🏖️



FordNation | Stan Cho | Brian Saunderson | Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming FlixBus

06/08/2026

Hear Mayor Smith answering many of your important questions

06/08/2026

Good news👍

BREAKING NEWS: Wasaga Beach Welcomes $20,000 in Provincial Funding to Grow Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival - Experience Ontario funding will support expanded family attractions, strengthen fall tourism, and enhance visitor experiences

🏇🎡💃☀️🐎

The Town of Wasaga Beach is welcoming a $20,000 investment from the Province of Ontario through Experience Ontario to support local tourism, drive economic activity, and expand one of the community’s most anticipated fall events.

Returning October 3–4, 2026, at Klondike Sports Park, the Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival has quickly become a major regional attraction, drawing thousands of attendees from across Ontario for a weekend of live entertainment, professional rodeo action, family activities, artisan vendors, food trucks, and fall-themed programming.

“We are grateful to Minister Cho and the Province of Ontario for recognizing the impact that festivals and events have on communities like Wasaga Beach,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “The Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival has quickly become one of the Town’s signature events, attracting visitors from across Ontario while supporting local businesses and community organizations. This funding will help us deliver an even better rodeo and festival experience for local families and visitors, including a Ferris wheel, more seating, more food choices, more washrooms, shared areas, and a 2-Step Social Under the Stars that you will never forget.”

The provincial funding will support expanded family programming, new midway attractions, upgraded accessibility features, and enhanced visitor amenities as the Town continues to grow the event and strengthen fall tourism activity in the community.

Tickets for the 2026 Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo are available now at wasagabeach.com/Rodeo
Save with Early Bird pricing until July 5, 2026.

Read the full news release here 👉https://bit.ly/4vtXnZo

🏇🎡💃☀️🐎


FordNation | Stan Cho | Brian Saunderson | Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce |

05/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: The Town of Wasaga Beach is welcoming national attention following the publication of a new Destination Canada case study examining the Town’s work to reimagine its iconic waterfront through .

The case study — “Reimagining Wasaga Beach to Develop Destination Wasaga” — highlights how the town is building public-private alignment and advancing a community-driven master plan to support the transformation of its beachfront, downtown and tourism areas.

“At a time when Canada is looking to tourism as one of its strongest tariff-free exports, Wasaga Beach has an important role to play,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Destination Wasaga is about using tourism as a lever for long-term economic growth — attracting responsible investment, supporting local businesses, keeping the beach public, protecting our environment, and reconnecting people with the nationally significant history of Nancy Island and the War of 1812. We are building a year-round waterfront destination that residents are proud to share with Canada and the world.”

✅ Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4tcAkRk

✅ Watch the latest Destination Wasaga content: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAKRRdNWAAr6WhsBO7cdnCYFMYH9PAaee&si=hmBfQRqWHnD0fnbM

☀️🎡🌊🏄‍♀️🏖️

05/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS - Piping Plovers Get Added Protection at Wasaga Beach: New seasonal technicians and community volunteers will support nest monitoring, beach surveys, public education, and long-term shoreline stewardship

“As responsibility for Beach Areas 1 and 2 transitions from the Province to the Town, our focus is on making sure the care of our beachfront remains thoughtful, informed, and grounded in best practices,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “This work is about protecting what makes Wasaga Beach special — from sensitive shoreline areas to the endangered species that depend on them.”

As Wasaga Beach prepares for another busy summer season, the Town is expanding on-the-ground protection for the endangered piping plover with the addition of two Destination Wasaga Piping Plover Technicians.

The new seasonal roles will support monitoring and recovery efforts for the endangered shorebird, including beach surveys, nest monitoring, data collection, and public education with residents and visitors.

“Aligned with past Ontario Parks practices, the Town is taking a phased and responsible approach to building its in-house stewardship capacity,” said Lee Furlotte, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities. “These new technician roles are an important first step, and we expect to continue strengthening this team next season as part of a long-term municipal approach to piping plover protection and beach management. We are grateful to our provincial and federal partners, who are working alongside us on the ground, sharing equipment, expertise, and best practices as we build local capacity.”

Read the full news release 👉 https://bit.ly/3OUAe2P

Interested applicants can apply for the Destination Wasaga Piping Plover Technician roles at wasagabeach.com/careers

Qualified residents interested in supporting local stewardship efforts can sign up to volunteer at wasagabeach.com/volunteer

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Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Ontario Parks Environment Ontario

04/21/2026

Reminder:
Town Hall Public Meeting: April 22, 2026
By Town of Wasaga Beach
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Mar 18, 2026
Public Notices
On Wednesday April 22, 2026 Town of Wasaga Beach Council and staff will host a Town Hall Public Meeting.

WHERE: RecPlex, Auditorium - 1724 Mosley Street
WHEN: Wednesday April 22, 7pm-9pm
WHAT: These are public meetings with an open mic format. Council and Town Staff will be there to answer your questions and hear your thoughts.
WHY: These public meetings align with Council's initiative to increase openness and transparency.

The meeting will begin right after MyWasaga Days, where you can stop by earlier in the evening to:

✅ Sign up for your resident parking permit
✅ Complete voter registration
✅ Renew your passport
✅ Connect with Town staff and services after hours

Stay afterward to take part in a meaningful, informative discussion about what's happening in Wasaga Beach.

We look forward to seeing you there—and hearing from you!

04/20/2026

Wasaga Beach Votes 2026