Wasaga Beach Live Cam
The world’s longest freshwater beach
Hosted by:
- Town of Wasaga Beach
- 30 Lewis Street - Wasaga Beach
- Ontario L9Z 1A1 - Canada
- 705-429-3844
- https://www.wasagabeach.com/
History
Wasaga Beach is a popular tourist destination located in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. The area has a rich history that dates back over 400 years. The following is a brief overview of the history of Wasaga Beach.
Indigenous People: The indigenous people of the area were the Wendat (also known as the Huron) and the Anishinaabe (also known as the Ojibwe). They lived in the area for thousands of years and used it for hunting, fishing, and gathering.
French Trading Post: The first European contact with the area was in the early 1600s when French fur traders established a trading post on the Nottawasaga River.
British Settlement: In the late 1700s, the British began to settle in the area, and by the early 1800s, it had become a popular location for farming, lumbering, and fishing.
