Wasaga Beach is throwing a huge party to celebrate Canadians’ national pride

Everyone's welcome to the Wasaga Beach Canada Day celebrations. Fri., June 5, 2026. PHOTO: CTV NEWS BARRIE

Canada Day in Wasaga: a little national pride with a touch of longest freshwater beach in the world thrown in for good measure.

The Town of Wasaga Beach is welcoming everyone to celebrate Canada where part of the nation’s story was written.

“Long before Wasaga Beach became one of Canada’s most visited summer destinations, it was the site of a pivotal battle during the War of 1812,” said Mayor Brian Smith.

The crew of the HMS Nancy, under the command of Lieutenant Worsley, defended Upper Canada’s borders against the Americans in the War of 1812.

“This year’s celebration brings together everything people love about Wasaga Beach and everything we love about being Canadian,” Smith said.

Hosted by the Town of Wasaga Beach in partnership with the nationally significant Nancy Island Historic Site, the celebration will bring together Canadian history, World Cup soccer, and a Canada Day symphony of fireworks show on Georgian Bay.

The music entertainment will feature some of Canada’s most iconic artists from the 1980s to the 2020s, with fireworks choreographed to a soundtrack of Canadian artists from The Beaches and the Weeknd to Maestro Fresh Wes, Bryan Adams, the Tragically Hip and the Guess Who.

“Canada Day is an opportunity to celebrate our country, our community, and the experiences that bring us together,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Wasaga Beach is the only place in Ontario where families can immerse themselves in a pivotal chapter of Canadian history, soak up the sun and waves… gather to watch the World Cup, and end the night with a spectacular symphony fireworks show over Georgian Bay.”