Wasaga Beach Vacation Rentals

1. Catch 22 Fresh Market Grill - Seafood and steaks are the highlights at Catch 22, an eatery with an upscale, casual vibe. There are sumptuous desserts and an excellent bar menu too.
2. Katmanis Thai Restaurant - A good choice for authentic Thai food while at a Wasaga Beach vacation home. The mango salad, spring rolls, and Pad Thai are menu favourites here.
3. Barcelos Restaurant & Grill - Specializing in Portuguese cuisine, Barcelos serves dishes with fresh seafood and Certified Angus Beef. Taste the steaks, Caesar salad, and seafood paella.
4. Press Market - A good choice if you prefer organic, vegetarian, or vegan food. Located in nearby Collingwood, they serve a variety of dishes including sandwiches, taco bowls, smoothies, and desserts.
5. Iron Skillet - Also in Collingwood, The restaurant and pub serves Canadian as well as European fare, with the chicken schnitzel being a much-loved dish. Breakfast is available on the weekends.
6. Pizza Dee's - For a taste of Italy in Wasaga Beach, visit Pizza Dee's. Dig into pizzas, pasta, meatballs, chicken fingers, soups, and pies made with fresh ingredients at this family restaurant.
7. Euro-Lex Café & Deli - Known for home-style European food. Try the cabbage rolls, schnitzel, and Polish sausages and wash it down with some beer or coffee.
8. West River Cookhouse - Serves homely Canadian and American meals and is known for its friendly service. Go for the red cabbage, hot turkey sandwich, and desserts.
9. Georgian Circle Family Restaurant - Tuck into Canadian dishes, fresh seafood, and juicy steaks served in generous portions. The Sunday Brunch Buffet is also popular.
10. 98 Super Panda - Popular choice for chinese food lovers. Enjoy a wide range of Chinese delicacies like chow mein, wonton soup, and sesame chicken. There are also plenty of choices in combination platters.

Guests of all ages will enjoy a trip to Skull Island Mini Golf. Varying degrees of difficulty make the course appropriate for everyone. Family admission is available, and kids under four play for free.

For a more fast-paced activity, head to Wasaga 500 Go-Karts. The outdoor track is family friendly and offers ride-along karts for small passengers as well as discounted family admission packs.

Looking for fun in the sun? Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is the perfect spot for an afternoon in the sun. Swimming, watersports, hiking, biking, and exploring the sand dunes are popular weekend activities in the park. Pack plenty of water and suntan lotion.

For a bit of local history, head to the Nancy Island Historic Site. After visiting the small museum, you can explore the grounds, climb the lighthouse, and enjoy a picnic lunch with a waterside view.

The Wasaga Cruisers Fun Run held every June is a much-awaited event for car enthusiasts as the day sees hundreds of well-kept classic custom cars and trucks put on a grand show.

The Waterfront Festival held in mid-June celebrates the town’s beach area with sandcastle exhibits, beachfront yoga, standup paddleboarding, kite flying, concerts, and a lot more.

If you are at a Wasaga Beach vacation house on July 1, join in the celebrations for Canada Day. Enjoy live musical performances, activities for kids, and fireworks among other events.

July also brings the Wasaga Beach Midway event. The Playland Park Square turns into a celebration spot with carousels and fun rides for all, bright lights, and other fair highlights.

The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive marathon with different routes. It is organized in honour of a man who ran across Canada with a prosthetic limb to raise funds for cancer.

The provincial park consists of eight gorgeous beach areas along the shore of the Georgian Bay and is a top site to visit during a stay at Wasaga Beach cottage rentals. Visit the park's Welcome Centre for some interesting exhibits about the region’s history and ecosystems.

The park’s hiking trails are its top attractions, and there is something for every skill level. You can access more than 50km of trails from the Wasaga Nordic and Trail Centre. Strap on your hiking shoes to explore the pine-oak savannah ecosystem, one of the rarest in the country.

In winter, the park turns into a vibrant spot for snow activities. With more than 30km of groomed Nordic trails, skiing is popular here. If you are an expert skier, test your skills on the challenging High Dunes Trail. Beginners and families can explore the easier Blueberry Trail.

The Nancy Island Historic Site inside the provincial park is a landmark attraction representing the battle between HMS Nancy and three American schooners during the 1812 war. Watch live cannon demonstrations and re-enactments, and visit the Great Lakes lighthouse replica.