• What makes Vancouver Island's beaches special?
    • Vancouver Island is home to many spectacularly beautiful beaches, many of which are part of provincial and national parks.
  • Do Vancouver Island beaches have facilities?
    • Many beaches offer rustic but scenic campgrounds with very basic facilities, making them perfect for nature lovers.
  • How can visitors access Vancouver Island beaches?
    • Most beaches are easily accessible from major highways, but some can only be reached by:
      • Boat
      • Hiking several miles through forests
  • What activities can visitors enjoy on Vancouver Island’s beaches?
    • The flat and wide beaches make them ideal for:
      • Romantic walks
      • Building sandcastles
      • Swimming in the summer
      • Paddleboarding
      • Kayaking
      • Canoeing

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1. Chesterman Beach

Chesterman Beach
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2. Cox Bay

Cox Bay
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3. Long Beach, Vancouver Island

Long Beach, Vancouver Island
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4. Rathtrevor Beach

Rathtrevor Beach
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5. Parksville Beach

Parksville Beach
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6. Saratoga Beach

Saratoga Beach
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7. Kye Bay

Kye Bay
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8. China Beach

China Beach
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9. Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island

Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
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10. Pachena Bay

Pachena Bay
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11. Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island

Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island
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12. Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park

Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park
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13. Hesquiat Peninsula Park

Hesquiat Peninsula Park
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14. French Provincial Beach Park

French Provincial Beach Park
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15. Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Tribune Bay Provincial Park
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16. Cape Scott Provincial Park

Cape Scott Provincial Park
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17. Sandcut Beach

Sandcut Beach
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18. Sombrio Beach

Sombrio Beach
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19. Florencia Bay

Florencia Bay
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20. Brady's Beach

Brady's Beach
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21. Brady's Beach

Brady's Beach
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22. Dallas Road Beach

Dallas Road Beach
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