RESTAURANTS IN WASAGA BEACH
There’s plenty of good food in Wasaga Beach and just steps from each of the Edgewater properties –
MAIN STREET:
- Bay Breezes – right on the Edgewater Cottages property
- Boston Pizza – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- Beverly’s On Main Grill House – Main Street
- Swiss Chalet – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- Harvey’s – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- 50’s & 60’s Diner – Main Street
- Bamboo Terrace Chinese Food – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- MacDonald’s – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza right in Walmart)
- Wild Wings – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- Stud Lonigans – Main Street
MAIN STRIP:
- Banana’s Beach Club
- Dardanella Beach Club
- Burger King
- Mr. Sub
- Pizza Pizza
- Coca Cabana
OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN
- Barcelos Restaurant and Grill, 22 Sunnidale Rd.
- Beacon Restaurant – 146 – 45th St.
- Canton Buffet – 627 River Road W.
- Georgian Circle Steak and Seafood – 1441 Mosley St.
- Goodies Cafe – 1470 Mosley St.
- Little Marina Ristorante & Pizzeria – 828 Mosley St.
- Mosley Street Grill – 1238 Mosley St.
- Pizza Dees – 810 Mosley St.
- Tim Hortons (Riverbend Plaza) – 1270 Mosley St.
- Subway – 30 -45th St.
- Toppers Pizza – 1295 Mosley St.
- Fiona’s Bake Shop and Tea Room – 1470 Mosley St.
- GROCERY SHOPPING IN WASAGA BEACH
- Walmart – Main Street (Stonebridge Plaza)
- Real Canadian Superstore – 45th Street and Mosley
- Wasaga Beach Foodland – 711 River Road W.
- M & M Meatshops – 1263 Mosley St.
WASAGA BEACH AND AREA ATTRACTIONS
There is so much to do in Wasaga Beach and the area and the beach is just the beginning:
golf, tennis, waterslides, wave pools, paintball, fishing charters, boat cruises, fishing derbys, canoeing, boating, sailing, sea doo rentals, cycling, hiking, go-karts, community theatres, Nancy Island Historic Site, kiteboarding, kayaking, caves, museums, waterparks, hummer tours, bowling, wakeboarding, horseback riding, antiquing, sports fishing, snowmobiling, cross ountry skiing, down hill skiing, ice fishing, snowboarding, skating…
Ride On Sea Doo Rentals – Located right on the Edgewater Cottages property, Ride On Rentals has sea doo rentals available by the hour, 1/2 day or day.
Summerbound Cruises – Fishing or cruising on the Nottawasaga River. Catch the cruise right at the Edgewater Cottages docks.
Rounds Ranch – Horseback riding, corn maze, and rides for the children are just some of the entertainment offered at Rounds Ranch.
Elmvale Jungle Zoo – Discover an exciting and educational outdoor adventure at the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. Walk along shaded and winding trails. View majestic lions, tigers and jaguars. Delight in the playful antics of monkeys and lemurs. Watch the mischievious baby animals play. Admire the beauty of rare and exotic birds and other wildlife in the natural surroundings of the park’s 25 acres.
Water Park – Splash Canyon – Water park located a short drive from Wasaga Beach. Central Canada’s largest water park.
Discovery Harbour – Discovery Harbour, on scenic Penetanguishene Bay, will take you back in time to the presence of British naval and military forces in Central Ontario. Recreated 19th century community on the southeast corner of Georgian Bay. Discovery Harbour is also home to the replica British sailing ships H.M.S. Tecumseth and H.M.S. Bee
Sainte Marie Among the Hurons – Explore this recreated, 17th century French Jesuit mission headquarters and experience the interaction of the French and native Wendat Huron nation. Features a unique time in Canadian history when French missionaries and their workers lived and worked among the Wendat.
Wasaga Paintball – Paintball park contains 13 unique fields (such as a western-themed town, tank-attack field, POW camp, etc) on over 70 acres of beautifully wooded, landscaped terrain designed specifically for paintball.
Trails of Georgian Bay – Discover the Trails of Georgian Bay. Explore hundreds of kilometers of trails.
Nancy Island Museum – Visit Nancy Island Historic Site (off Mosley Street) to view the remains of the British schooner, the H.M.S. Nancy and visit a unique museum, theatre, lighthouse, and gift shop.
Dardanella Beach Club – Dardanella Beach Bar is one of the few establishments still standing from when Wasaga was an affluent tourist destination and vacation spot in the 1920s and 30s. Today – everyone can enjoy this beachside patio and lounge. The newly renovated restaurant and bar is a bustling hub of activity all year long.
Bannana’s Beach Club and Bar – Bananas Beach Club & Bar is one of the hottest day and night destinations along the strip. Open 7 days a week from 11:00 am – 2:00 am, this is one of Wasaga’s favorite patios. Segmented into three distinct areas, you can watch the afternoon go buy with Starbucks coffee and cappuccinos, or kick it up a notch and enjoy custom cocktails, beach side snacks and tasty lunch and dinner specials. As the sun goes down the party heats up with local and international DJ’s pumping out the beats and packing the dance floor.
Entertainment in Wasaga Beach – Wasaga Entertainment brings the beat to the beach. Focusing on the beachfront strip, Wasaga Entertainment has three exciting months of music and events planned for the popular beachfront venues of Bananas Beach Bar, Dardanella, Copa Cabana, and the Dome. Expect to see local and international DJs, high profile celebrities, commercial bands and special events in addition to the existing seasonal initiatives at Wasaga Beach.
Collingwood Scenic Caves – Explore caves, zip line adventure, guided tours
Canada’s Wonderland – Canada’s Wonderland is just a short 1 hours drive from Wasaga Beach.
Free Spirit Tours, Collingwood – Climbing, caving and kayaking.
Wakeboarding school – Phat Wakes Wakeboarding School coaches are fully certified with St. Johns Emergency First Aid Certification & Ontario Water Ski Association 3M Level One, National Coaching Certification. Committed to providing a safe, educational, and enjoyable wakeboarding experience for people of all ages and abilities.
Castle Village and Enchanted Kingdom Park – Enchanted kingdom park with acres of nature and fantasy, Museum of medieval arms, armour and heraldry and dracula’s dungeons – museum of horror.
Wasaga Dome – Link to entertainment right at beach area 1.
Wasaga Beachfest – June – Wasaga Beach celebates the start of summer with a party at Beach Area 1.
Wasaga Sands Golf Course – Marvelous 18-hole golf course.
Marlwood Golf Course – 18 fun holes. It is known as the favorite choice for many of the locals due the mix of scenery, challenge and playability. Marlwood’s offering does not stop with the just the great course but also a full complement of Country Club services.
Big Shots Driving Range – Driving range within a 5 minute drive of the beach.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre – Enjoy the fresh air as you canoe through the marsh or just take a leisurely walk in the woods. There are many interesting short trails for the novice “stroller” or longer trails for the more hardy “hikers”. If you prefer, you can take a guided walk with one of the Outdoor Educators, who can discuss many points of interest. Wye March is designated as an important bird area.
Hummer Tours – Outdoor tour company that offers a variety of exciting off road tours for all ages and levels of adrenalin.
Blue Mountain Hummer Adventures – After winding up the Blue Mountains past some of the most Breathtaking scenery & scenic look outs in Ontario, you’ll thrill to an exhilarating experience in the custom designed Hummer Terrain Park, built especially for the H1. There you’ll be chauffeured, off road style, through all the extremes of what a Hummer can do. Steep angles, log and rock crawls, 30 foot drops, mud and water pits … all in a natural setting with unpredictable wildlife sightings!
Georgian Bay Cruises – Experience the beauty of Georgian Bay on the deck of Southern Georgian Bay’s largest and most spacious cruise ship.
Midland Tours – Midland Tours features the Miss Midland 30,000 Islands Boat Cruises on Muskoka-Georgian Bay, the Serendipity Princess Barrie Boat Cruises on Kempenfelt Bay, with additional cruises on the Trent-Severn River to the Big Chute.
Blue Mountain Ski Resort – Santa’s Village Entertainment
This entertainment village is located in Bracebridge, Muskoka and it’s a beautiful drive from Wasasga Beach.
Le Scandinave Spa – Located in South Georgian Bay, minutes from downtown Collingwood and Blue Mountain Resort, this unique spa offers expansive views of the World Biosphere designated Niagara Escarpment. Nestled in a natural forest setting, invigorate and cleanse your body & mind in the hot baths & refreshing cold plunges & relaxation areas. For the ultimate treat, enjoy a massage and lunch at our spa bistro..
Casino Rama – Casino Rama is a short drive from Wasaga Beach with gambling, entertainment and excellent dinning.
Theatre Collingwood – Theatre Collingwood is a theatre company dedicated to showcasing the finest talent in quality theatre productions of outstanding literature.
Gryphon Theatre – Theatre located in Barrie, Ontario. Just a 35 minute drive from Wasaga Beach.
King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene, Ontario – Just a short drive from Wasaga Beach, Ontario is one of Canada’s most successful professional theatre companies. Each year they present the finest in live theatre to over 200,000 patrons across Ontario at the Drayton Festival Theatre, Huron Country Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend, King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, and St. Jacobs
Theatre by the Bay – Professional quality live theatre near the shores of Kempenfelt Bay in downtown Barrie, Ontario.
Bluewood Stables – Nestled in the heart of the Georgian Triangle, one km from Blue Mountain Resorts, one km from beautiful Georgian Bay! Enjoy a fun filled trail ride on the Niagara Escarpment, escorted through forests filled with abundant wildlife, streams and fields, aboard the experienced and gentle horses. For the more adventurous riders the horses are well trained and can take you on a ride like no other. For the romantic at heart, a wonderful twilight ride with that special someone, is offered throughout the summer months.
North Coast Kiteboarding School – NORTH COAST KITEBOARDING SCHOOL is the only PASA & IKO Certified Kiteboarding School on Georgian Bay in Ontario. Offering lessons in Wasaga Beach and geared towards beginners and intemediate kiteboarders.
Springwater Lanes Bowling Centre – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY: Located in Elmvale, Ontario which is just a short 10 minute drive from Wasaga Beach. The perfect activity for those rainy days.
Georgian Bowl and Mini-Golf – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY: 12 Lanes of 5-Pin Bowling, now with BUMPERS! Wireless internet and 18-hole outdoor Mini-Golf. Fully Licensed Snack Bar. Located in Collingwood – just a short 10 minute drive from Wasaga Beach.
Wasaga Beach Public Library – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY: located just around the corner from Edgewater Cottages.
Creemore Springs Brewery – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY – Tour Creemore Springs Brewery – just a short drive from Wasaga Beach.
Crock A Doodle – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY – pottery painting located at Blue Mountain.
Fairways Indoor Golf – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY – Fairways Indoor Golf in Collingwood, Ontario boasts 3 state-of-the-art golf swing studios, to “play the world’s greatest courses”, pool table, Nintendo big screen games, and dart boards. Fairways is Fun Central for the whole family, ‘fore’ good times and great food.
Plunge Aquatic Centre – Pools, hot tub, slides, rope swing, jump platform and play structure located at Blue Mountain.
Barrie Speedway – NASCAR racing just a short drive from Wasaga Beach.
Georgian Downs – Horseracing and the OLG slots at Georgian Downs is just a short drive from Wasaga Beach.
YMCA – Wasaga Beach – RAINY DAY ACTIVITY – Fitness studio, heated swimming pool and Family Pool, hot tub, full gymnasium, conditioning centre with cardio & strength equipment, free weights