Top Things to do in British Columbia
The 10 Best Beaches in British Columbia, British Columbia
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Chesterman Beach, Naikoon Provincial Park, Cox Bay Beach, Brady's Beach, Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, Florencia Bay, Antlers Beach, Kitsilano Beach, Wickaninnish Beach, Long Beach.
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1. Chesterman Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,522 reviews
Reviewed By Departure683118 - Wardner, Canada
We visited this beach more than any of the others during our stay on the coast. Not only was it smaller than some of the others, but it seemed more sheltered. The rocky outcrops, and a number of close, small islands, however, really made the crashing waves that much more spectacular. The sand was hard...easy walking...and there seemed to be more “treasures” to be found. We loved exploring here, and watching the many surfers who practiced their craft here. And as an added bonus, the sunsets were beautiful. This will definitely be our go-to beach when we return!
2. Naikoon Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By OnAnotherJourney - Canada, null
Please note that Naikoon is a large provincial park and that Agate Beach and Misty Meadows are well over half an hour apart. While hiking to the Pesuta is a great experience, it is much closer to Misty Meadows (Tlell area) and not within walking distance from Agate Beach. Agate Beach has oceanfront campground spaces that, while not especially private, afford you easy access to the rocky beach. Most stones are pretty smooth there though. Despite its name, this isn’t the best place to find agates. You’ll have better luck at low tide if you park at the Tow Hill Community sign on the way out to the beach and access the beach from there. Tow Hill/Blow Hole is Also a great experience. You can take either a flat trail out To Blow Hole (the viewing platform is wheelchair accessible!) or hike up to the top (2 lookouts, steep in sections). Regardless of time of year, be prepared for changing weather conditions including fierce winds and rain. Even in warmer temperatures the wind can make for a chilly beach stroll.
3. Cox Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By must_travel_soon_10 - Mississauga, Canada
With so many resorts lining the beach strip, public access is limited. Seems to be a popular water sports area. Great wide beach.
4. Brady's Beach
5. Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
6. Florencia Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By gwt75 - Vancouver, Canada
In height of tourist season (summer 2020), we showed up at this beach and only one other group there. Massive beach with some fun tidal pools at low tide.
7. Antlers Beach
8. Kitsilano Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 777 reviews
This is one of Vancouver's most popular beaches offering panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, Burrard Inlet, and the North Shore Mountains. Surrounded by park land, restaurants, and beautiful people, it's the quintessential Vancouver beach experience.
Reviewed By 690sf - Vancouver, Canada
Kits Beach has just been ranked by Lonely Planet as one of Canada’s top ten beaches, and one of B.C’s top three beaches. Chesterman Beach, Tofino, on Vancouver Island, gets best surfing beach, another up island for most remote and Vancouver’s Kits Beach as best urban beach. Kits Beach, a nice stretch of beach easily accessible to a good number of neighborhoods, as well as to downtown Vancouver, also has a lot going for it around it. Public tennis courts, public basketball courts and beach volleyball. It also has good parking; it is close to the cycling path and the seawall route. It also offers a great view across the inlet to the mountains, still heavily capped in snow. In addition, there is Kits Boathouse, very close to the beach to pop in for a meal or a beverage to warm up with on these chilly April days. I did just that this first Sunday of April. Under the management of GM, Doug, and his assistants, Dave and Ed, one gets good welcome from all, from hosts, to bartending and serving staff, as well as fine plating and food from its kitchen. I was welcomed by veteran bartender, Britney, who also serves the lounge area. I was delighted by a great dessert of molten chocolate lava cake with a special raspberry and caramel sauce instead of it usual ice-cream, as it was just too chilly for this cool day in its patio area, the only place restaurants are able to seat people with the new restrictions. BH chef, Cush, kindly made that adjustment for me. As the photo below shows, it was well-combined. And as the other photo shows, one can get a great view of the highly-rated Kits beach from the BH patio. Other bartenders — Donna, Emma, Adam, and Heather, also give good service and warm welcome. It is open seven days a week, as is Kits Beach, of course Posted by S Fuller
9. Wickaninnish Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
This beach is located in Pacific Rim National Park. This beach is part of Long Beach.
Reviewed By TheFrancisInn - Ucluelet, Canada
Wickanninnish Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park on a calm November day is always a favourite spot for a beautiful stroll on the beach!
10. Long Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,235 reviews
Long Beach, the longest beach of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, spans an extraordinary 16km (10mi) along the west coast of Vancouver Island. Described by locals to be magical, you will be astonished by the amount of life that call the tidal pools home. You will be sure to find crabs, shells, starfish, sea urchins and much more. As the surf comes crashing in, you will find surfers from around the world carving through the peaks of the waves. As the water settles, it gracefully rides up the beach with peaceful trickles and shimmering light from the breathtaking sunset crossing the colourful horizon. Long Beach is truly a rejunivating getaway for all ages. Whether you're looking to kickback, explore, adventure, hike, surf, or just take one of those long walks on the beach, Long Beach has it all.
Reviewed By 291DEA - Toronto, Canada
You can walk for miles along Long Beach, or the others nearby. Totally flat during low tide. Wonderful for photos, watching surfers, or storm watching.
