Shovels hit the ground on new village near beachfront in Wasaga Beach

Shovels hit the ground Friday in Wasaga Beach as construction started on phase one of the new commercial and residential village near Beach Area 1.

Back in May, Sunray Group CEO, Ray Gupta, joined Mayor Brian Smith to announce the $45 million premium Marriott hotel set to anchor the new beachfront.

These residential and commercial spaces will house new shops and cafes and complement the premium Marriot Hotel, restaurants and other amenities being built by Sunray Group in early 2026.

“Today, (Friday) we are putting shovels in the ground on a high quality, mixed-used village right here along 1st Street near Beach Drive. Stonebridge will build a diverse range of residential and commercial spaces that will house new shops and cafes, which will support year-round economic activity near Beach Area 1 and Beach Area 2. This will complement the premium Marriot Hotel, shops, restaurants and other amenities being built by Sunray Group,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “This is all part of the Town’s plans to reimagine our main beachfront and commercial area – to build Destination Wasaga – and reinvent our community as a thriving, four-season destination.”

In November of last year, Stonebridge Building Group was awarded a contract by the town to design and develop a 5.18 acre portion of property near Beach Area 1 between 1st Street and 3rd Street.

“Stonebridge understands the significance of this project for Wasaga Beach, and we’re invested in the community’s success,” said Mark Crowe, President of Stonebridge Building Group. “Our team is proud to help build a vibrant, year-round village near the beachfront that will support local businesses and help reinvent Wasaga Beach as a thriving, four-season destination.”

The village near Beach Area 1 will include open spaces, a public park, public art and a focus on live-work town homes with ground floor commercial space.

In total, the project will include over 150 residential units and 31 commercial units. Phase 1 of the construction project includes 26 residential units and five commercial units. According to the town, this five-phase project is anticipated to be completed over the next three years.

Stonebridge Building Group says they will pay for demolition costs related to this project. It is also working with the town on redesigning 1st Street.

Back in May, Sunray Group said they planned to build a 120-room Marriott hotel in phase one of what will be a four-phase project near the town’s beachfront.

To learn more about the Marriot Hotel, click here.

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