Wasaga Beach continues to move forward quickly to reinvent the town’s famous commercial
area along Beach Drive at Beach Area 1.
Today, a section of Beach Drive between Spruce Street and Second Street will be closed, and construction will begin.
Improving roads and infrastructure along Beach Drive will resolve flooding issues that have continued to negatively impact tourism and businesses along this vital economic corridor. It will also unlock millions of dollars of investment, including a premium Marriott hotel that is set to be built on a parcel of land near Beach Drive in 2026, by the award-winning Sunray Group.
What’s happening today?
Starting Tuesday, June 24:
- vehicles will not be able to drive past the Spruce Street municipal parking lot.
- 1st Street will be closed.
- 2nd Street, 3rd Street and the portion of Beach Drive that connects these two streets will remain open during this phase of work.
What to expect this summer along Beach Drive and at Beach Area 1
The Town has created a Summer 2025 Beach Area 1 Fun Map – this map illustrates what residents and visitors can expect at Beach Area 1 during this phase of construction, including where to park, where to eat and things to do near Beach Area 1 this summer.
4 things you need to know:
- Pedestrian access to the beachfront in front of Beach Drive will be maintained during construction.
- Roadway construction on Beach Drive will not impact the beach itself or any other
Beach Areas.
- Special events, including
beachfront Canada Day celebrations, the Town’s annual
Midway and
Memories of Summer concert, food trucks and several local businesses will continue to operate as usual. Check out the
Summer 2025 Beach Area 1 Fun Map for details.
- The Town has also created a new parking map that includes municipal and provincial lots, to help make it easier to plan your visit to Wasaga Beach:
com/parking
