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1. Chesterman Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cox Bay ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Long Beach, Vancouver Island

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4. Rathtrevor Beach

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5. Parksville Beach

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6. Saratoga Beach

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7. Kye Bay

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8. China Beach

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9. Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island

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10. Pachena Bay

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11. Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island

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12. Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park

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13. Hesquiat Peninsula Park

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14. French Provincial Beach Park

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15. Tribune Bay Provincial Park

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16. Cape Scott Provincial Park

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17. Sandcut Beach

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18. Sombrio Beach

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19. Florencia Bay

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20. Brady's Beach

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21. Brady's Beach

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22. Dallas Road Beach

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Among other unique attractions, there are many spectacularly beautiful beaches on Vancouver Island. Many of them are part of provincial and national parks, with rustic but incredibly scenic campgrounds and very basic facilities. Most beaches are easily accessible from major highways, but some of them can only be reached by boat or by a few miles of hiking through forests. Often flat and wide, most Vancouver beaches are perfect for a getaway with long romantic walks, building sandcastles, swimming in the summer, paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing.

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