Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island on the picturesque Strait of Juan de Fuca, French Provincial Beach Park’s main feature is beautiful 1,600-meter-long sand and pebble beach fronted by a green lawn. The beach is perfect for a family picnic or a dip in the ocean during the summer. The beach is surrounded by magnificent dense forests and there is a network of trails that lead from the beach into the trees. There is fantastic view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains from the beach. The beach is also a perfect location for whale watching in the spring, when gray whales pass by as they migrate north to the feeding grounds, and in the fall, when they return. Pods of resident killer whales frequently pass offshore. You can also spot otters, sea lions, and seals. French Beach is also great for observing ospreys, bald eagles, ospreys, and many kinds of seabirds.

Juan de Fuca, BC, Canada

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