The Town of Wasaga Beach, in partnership with the Wasaga Beach Public Library, has launched The Memories Project, a new initiative inviting residents to share the stories, photographs and experiences that have shaped the history of our community.

The Memories Project is designed to help preserve Wasaga Beach’s living history through storytelling, historic artifacts and digital submissions, creating a growing record of the people, places and memories that define the community.

As part of the project, Wasaga Beach’s first digital archive is now live, giving residents a new way to explore local history and contribute their own memories online. The archive will continue to grow over time through submissions such as photographs, videos, written stories and memorabilia.

Residents can explore the archive or learn more here:
https://www.wasagabeach.com/programs-services/archives/

The project also includes the Wasaga Beach Public Library’s upcoming Pop-Up Museum: Bridging Generations & Sharing Stories, taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library.

This free community event will transform the library into a walk-through historical experience featuring a curated gallery of photographs and artifacts, interactive displays, hands-on activities, storytelling stations with local historians, and an open-mic storytelling session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Pop-Up Museum marks the wrap-up of the Library’s Bridging Generations: Preserving Memories, Building Connections program, supported through a $24,000 Ontario Seniors Community Grant. Through this initiative, older adults and veterans have participated in workshops to digitize family photos, slides, audio recordings and video, while sharing their stories with others in the community.

Looking ahead, The Memories Project will also include Fireside Chats: Memories of Summer this fall — a series of informal storytelling sessions celebrating Wasaga Beach’s past, present and future. Local storytellers, historians and long-time residents will share stories about the town’s early days, beach culture, iconic landmarks and the people who helped shape the community.

By inviting residents to contribute their stories and experiences, The Memories Project aims to build a shared record that reflects the spirit and history of Wasaga Beach for generations to come.

To read the Town’s full news release, click here.