Wasaga Beach in Canada Since 2008, Ontario’s formerly dog-friendly Wasaga Beach has been closed during the summers in order to protect some endangered birds. However, as of this summer, Beach #3 is now open to dogs, so bring your pooch to play in the water while the warm weather lasts! (Those of you living in Ontario know that the warm weather is definitely on its way out soon.) Wasaga Beach is on Georgian Bay and is part of Lake Huron. The beach is over 14 kilometers (8.6 miles), and it’s apparently the longest freshwater beach in the world. Wasagha is only about a thirty minute d...[more »]

When given the choice, I would definitely prefer a real, outdoor beach to an indoor one — but given how cool these two indoor beaches are, I’d certainly be willing to visit them frequently! Seagaia Ocean Dome - by KW Leung Seagaia Ocean Dome – Miyazaki, Japan This extraordinary facility boasts the world’s largest indoor water park. It’s 300 meters deep and 100 meters wide. In a country which has mastered the art of virtual reality technology, it’s not surprising that the roof to the Ocean Dome, which is one of the largest retractable roofs in the world, offe...[more »]

Living in the land of 10,000 lakes, I have water all around me, but Minnesota’s lakes, although known for fishing and other water activities, are not the places you think of when you consider a trip to the beach. Living in the middle of the country, a beach vacation to the coasts to enjoy a lovely ocean beach takes many days and many dollars. And so, living where we do, were delighted to find a beautiful white-sand beach on our family vacation . . . in Canada. Yes, Canada. Grand Beach, Manitoba, Canada About an hour north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, is ...[more »]