Waubuno Beach
Parry Sound, ON, Canada
Waubuno Beach is the town beach in Parry Sound, Ontario, on the Georgian Bay waterfront. It has a buoyed swim area watched by lifeguards from Canada Day to Labour Day, a playground, a snack bar, washrooms, and change rooms. Free parking and an easy walk from town make it Parry Sound's go-to spot for a summer swim.
A convenient, guarded town beach, though it's small next to the park beaches up the coast.
How we score beachesBring the kids on a hot afternoon; the buoyed, guarded swim area makes it the easiest family swim in town.
Free parking at the beach.
A short walk from the lot to the sand, with change rooms and washrooms on site.
Lifeguards are on duty from Canada Day to Labour Day weekend.
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