Wasaga Beach · Municipal Election 2026
How to vote
Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026. You can vote in person on Election Day, at an advance poll on October 14 or 17, or online now until October 26.
Vote online now at the Town's voting portal
Official details: Town of Wasaga Beach elections page
New for 2026
You can vote online, anywhere, anytime
Online voting is open now. It closes Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m.
You don't need to come to a polling station. You don't need to take time off work. You don't need to find childcare. Most residents don't know this option exists. Make sure you do.
To vote online you need the Voter Information Letter mailed by the Town. It has your PIN. If yours has not arrived, email [email protected]. Delivery may be delayed by Canada Post's observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. See the Town's Online Voting Guide (PDF).
Make sure you're registered →When and where you can vote
You can still vote four ways: online any time until Oct 26, at the advance polls on Oct 14 or Oct 17, or on Election Day.
| When | Where | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Online voting | Vote from anywhere with internet | Oct 1, 10:00 a.m. → Oct 26, 8:00 p.m. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | RecPlex 1724 Mosley Street |
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Advance poll |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Wasaga Stars Arena 544 River Road West |
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Advance poll |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Wasaga Stars Arena 544 River Road West |
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Election Day |
What you'll vote for
You will elect seven members of Town Council (a mayor, a deputy mayor and five councillors) and one school board trustee, and answer one yes/no question.
- 1 Mayor
- 1 Deputy Mayor
- 5 Councillors
- 1 School Board Trustee
The ballot question
You'll also be asked: "Are you in favour of moving to a ward system? Yes or No." Wasaga currently elects councillors at-large. Every voter votes for every councillor. A "yes" majority would split the town into wards, with each councillor representing one specific area.
Who can vote
You can vote in the Wasaga Beach municipal election if, on Election Day, you are:
- A Canadian citizen, and
- At least 18 years old, and
- A resident of Wasaga Beach OR the owner or tenant of property in Wasaga Beach (or the spouse of an owner or tenant), and
- Not prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act.
Cottagers and seasonal residents. Yes, you can vote here
If you own or rent property in Wasaga Beach but live somewhere else most of the year, you're a non-resident elector and you can vote in this election. You can also vote where you live full-time. Those are two separate elections, and you're entitled to a ballot in each.
This is true of cottagers, secondary-home owners, and renters who keep a place in Wasaga for part of the year. The Town's voters' list often misses non-residents. Check your registration now. The Town accepts changes until voting closes on October 26.
Students
If you're a student living away from home for school, you can vote in both municipalities, the one you attend school in, and your home municipality.
What ID do I need to bring?
You need to show ID with both your name and address. Some voters may have to show two pieces.
Most common acceptable IDs:
- Ontario driver's licence
- Ontario Health Card (the photo card)
- Ontario Photo Card
- A recent utility bill (hydro, water, gas, internet, phone, cable)
- A bank, credit card, or RRSP/RRIF statement
- A property tax assessment
- A government cheque, T4, T5, or government letter (federal, provincial, or municipal)
- Cancelled personalized cheque, mortgage statement, lease, or rental agreement
See the full list of acceptable IDs
- Ontario driver's licence
- Ontario Health Card (photo)
- Ontario Photo Card
- Ontario motor-vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
- Cancelled personalized cheque
- Mortgage statement, lease, or rental agreement
- Insurance policy or insurance statement
- Loan agreement or financial-institution statement
- Court document issued or certified in Ontario
- Statement of government benefits (federal, provincial, or municipal)
- Indian Status card or Band Council document (Ontario, under the Indian Act)
- Income tax assessment notice
- Child-tax-benefit statement
- Employment-insurance T4E
- Old-age-security T4A OAS
- Canada Pension Plan T4A P or statement of contributions
- Ontario Works direct-deposit statement
- Ontario Disability Support Program direct-deposit statement
- WSIB benefits T5007
- Property-tax assessment
- Credit-card, bank-account, RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP, or T5 statement
- CNIB Card or charitable-organization card for disabled persons
- Hospital card or hospital record
- Campus-residence document (post-secondary)
- Long-term-care residence document
- Utility bill (hydro, water, gas, telephone, cable TV, public utilities)
- Cheque stub, T4 statement, or pay receipt
- Transcript or report card (post-secondary)
Am I registered to vote?
The Town of Wasaga Beach Clerk manages the municipal voters' list. To check your entry, email [email protected] with your name, qualifying address and date of birth. To correct or add an entry, use the Town's Voter Amendment Form or registertovoteon.ca.
You can also register on Election Day at the polling station. Bring valid ID with your name and address.
Information on this page is sourced from the Town of Wasaga Beach's official 2026 election page. For the most current details, including any changes to polling locations or voting procedures, visit wasagabeach.com/get-involved/elections or contact the Town's election office at [email protected] or 705-429-3844.
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