Waubaushene: Trails and Shoreline History

Waubaushene offers several points of interest for a trip: a paved multi-use trail, traces of an ancient shoreline landscape, and local history tied to a church and a designated historic district. The Uhthoff Trail leads to the Highway 400 overpass at Waubaushene. A beach from the Lake Waubaushene Stage, at an elevation of 188 metres above sea level, extends from the park’s northwest corner into the village of Waubaushene. In the Waubaushene Beaches Nature Reserve near the village, historic shorelines mark the retreat of ancient Lake Algonquin. This gives you the chance to consider whether you would rather spend your time outdoors on a trail, taking in the history of the landscape, or exploring a cultural and historical topic.

On the Tay Shore Trail

The Tay Shore Trail is 18.5 km long and paved. It can be used for walking, cycling, in-line skating, and cross-country skiing, and it is fully accessible. Its 18.5 km length also gives you a concrete measure when deciding what role the trail should play in your stay.

The Tay Shore Trail is registered as part of the Trans Canada Trail. This connection places it within a larger trail network; for your trip, however, its specific length and uses are what matter. If cycling or in-line skating interests you, both are explicitly permitted. You can also consider the paved trail for a walk or for cross-country skiing. These activities are all available on the same trail, but which one suits your stay depends on your own plans.

Church history and the historic district

Christ Church is located at 22 Hazel St. in Waubaushene and was built in 1881. Originally, it was named Memorial Church in memory of Theodore W. Buck. Buck was general manager of the Georgian Bay Lumber Company. The original name makes clear the connection between the church and the commemoration of a specific person. For anyone interested in local history, it offers a particular historical point of reference rather than just a general description of the village’s past.

Another way to explore the area’s history is through the historic district designated for Waubaushene by the Tay Heritage Committee. Together with Christ Church, this shows that local history can be viewed through both an individual named building and a larger designated district. If you are travelling with your family, you can decide whether cultural history, the history of the landscape, or activities on the Tay Shore Trail should shape your vacation most. These interests offer a concrete basis for assessing Waubaushene as a destination when looking for a vacation rental, without assuming that every traveller prefers the same kind of outing.

More community pages

Oro: Oro, Angus: Angus, Penetanguishene: Penetanguishene, Orillia: Orillia, Barrie: Barrie, Stayner: Stayner, Alliston: Alliston, Collingwood: Collingwood.

For the broader travel overview: Simcoe County.