18 Aug Georgian Bay Reads 2025: Five Libraries, Five Books, One Epic Debate
Please Note:
Georgian Bay Reads is Sold Out!
Tickets for Georgian Bay Reads are now sold out.
If you missed your chance to register, don’t worry — you can join our waitlist!
We’ll issue a ticket if one becomes available.
PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION
We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to Georgian Bay Reads on Saturday, October 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library (544 River Road West) for an evening celebrating great Canadian literature.
Please note that the River Road West entrance and southeast parking lot are temporarily closed due to nearby construction. Parking at the library is available but limited, and access to the building and event entrance will be through Theme Park Drive.
To make your evening easy and enjoyable, a free event shuttle will operate between the Old Wasaga Arena (425 River Road West) and the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
Shuttle Schedule
- Before the Event: 6:00–7:15 p.m. (last pickup at 7:15 p.m.)
- After the Event: 9:00–9:30 p.m. (last pickup at 9:30 p.m.)
The shuttle will run continuously during these times, using a Wasaga Beach Public Transit Bus.
Please refer to the Parking & Shuttle Map below for full details on parking zones, the shuttle route, and entrance locations.
Get ready, Georgian Bay! The region’s most anticipated literary showdown is back. Georgian Bay Reads 2025 will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
This annual celebration of Canadian literature brings together defenders from five local libraries who will go head-to-head in a lively, fast-paced debate. Their mission? To convince the audience and judges that their chosen book deserves the coveted title of Georgian Bay Reads Champion.
Meet the Defenders and Their Books
- Clearview Public Library: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan → Defended by Beth Seaborn Harte
- Collingwood Public Library: How to Survive a Bear Attack by Claire Cameron → Defended by Amy Arsenio
- Meaford Public Library: The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway → Defended by Bill Loucks
- Springwater Township Public Library: Estates Large and Small by Ray Robertson → Defended by Brian Adduono
- Wasaga Beach Public Library: The Birth House by Ami McKay → Defended by Melanie Case
Georgian Bay Reads is more than just a book debate—it’s literary theatre at its best. The event combines spirited arguments, witty rebuttals, and lots of laughter. This year also marks the return of the much-loved People’s Choice Award, where the audience has their say in crowning a winner.
Whether you’re a dedicated reader, a casual book lover, or simply looking for an entertaining evening, Georgian Bay Reads delivers a unique community experience that highlights the power of storytelling.
Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library – 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2P1
Admission is free, but seats fill quickly—so be sure to gather your friends, reserve your tickets, and join us for this unforgettable night of books, banter, and community spirit.
Get Reading!
Want to join the fun? Copies of all five featured books are available through your local libraries—Clearview, Collingwood, Meaford, Springwater Township, and Wasaga Beach. Borrow, read, and come prepared to cheer on your favourite title.
Will it be history, survival, resilience, small-town life, or women’s voices that carry the night? Only one book will rise to the top.
May the best story win!