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Top 10 Beaches in Canada, Canada
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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. Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
3. Cavendish Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 899 reviews
Large beach located in the northern part of the island, popular with walkers, sunbathers and swimmers.
Reviewed By 599sherih - New Smyrna Beach, United States
I loved seeing the cliffs off Cavendish Beach. You can go in through the national park entrance or straight to the beach. We took some of the best pictures all along this coast line and there are spots to stop and explore down onto the shore below. There are also bike trails that run through the national park so you could park and do the beach and the trails from the same spot.
4. 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!
5. Sauble Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By F3314KRjeffl - Milton, Canada
My parents have had a cottage in Sauble Beach for 23 years and my kids and I go there frequently. They live there in the summer and I'm there every other week. I went up last week, last month and a few months ago. The beach is allways great, clean and getting smaller because the water levels keep coming up. The Left side, of the beach, is on Native land so you might have to pay but the the right side is public so it's free. There is lots of parking. Nothing is free unless you park on the lawn of someone's cottage. You can park on Main St for a few hours for a few bucks or off Main St for $5-$25 depending on the day or Long-weekend. The are many shops ranging from clothing, beach-wear, Ice-Cream, Tattoos and always Fireworks! There is 1 grocery store and 1 gas station but it's always expensive and you should get gas before going to Sauble. The small town of Hepworth is only 10 minutes away and the gas is usually cheeper and there is a Tim Hortons! For the record, the beach is OPEN even though it was clossed earlier this year.
6. Dunes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By A586NEmartinp - Montreal, Canada
Visited during construction vacation 2020. - Not many mask were worn around - Tried to keep safe distance was a bit hard But giving my quote for the beach which was very nice white sands, water was hot enough for swim and I didnt see much algue.
7. 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.
8. Cape Scott Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Cape Scott Provincial Park is a truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, 563 kilometres from Victoria. Cape Scott is characterized by more than 115 kilometres of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 kilometres of spectacular remote beaches. The rugged North Coast Trail is a challenging and popular 43.1 km hiking track that connects many pristine beaches by stretches of tough overland passage. The park stretches from Shushartie Bay in the east, then westward around Cape Scott and south to San Josef Bay. Rocky promontories, salt marshes and jagged headlands punctuate the fine-textured, white-sand beaches. The most impressive of these beaches, Nels Bight, stretches more than 2,400 metres long and 210 metres wide at low tide, and is one of the park’s most popular camping destinations. Other significant beaches include San Josef Bay, Guise Bay, Experiment Bight, Lowrie Bay and Nissen Bight.
Reviewed By NorthCountryWriter - Victoria, Canada
Immerse yourself in some forest bathing and enjoy the almost pristine beauty of this place. In many hours of walking, we only saw one bit of human litter. Amazing. But weather changes fast. Be prepared. We were. Others in the park certainly were not. Caution: some of the hiking / distance estimates seem to have been made either by straight line or by exuberant and extremely fit 25 year olds.
9. Cobourg Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By GustoPersonalChef - Peterborough, Canada
I really enjoyed a walk from Bagot Street , along the board walk to the beach and back, when passing through Cobourg today. What a gorgeous place!!!!
10. Parlee Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By Worldtravelinfo - Mosta, Russia
Long stretch of beautiful sand makes Parle Beach as one the provincial national parks best kept beaches. Pristine, clean water and wonderful on a hot day it is very popular with tourists and locals alike. Take parasols, sun tan cream and water as there is no shade on the beach. Took a lovely stroll along the beach and loved it.
