11 Astonishingly Beautiful Beaches In Canada

Part of the Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach is located between the towns of Tofino and Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. Long Beach is actually part of the larger Long Beach Unit, the most accessible and popular section of the park. The beach features ten miles of sand set against a stunning backdrop of rainforest and mountains. It attracts kayakers, surfers, and sun lovers, and it’s also a hot spot for whale watching during the spring and summer when over 20,000 grey whales migrate up the coast.
Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Manitou Beach, located 62 miles southeast of Saskatoon on Little Manitou Lake, is home to three sandy beaches. The 14-mile lake is often compared to the Dead Sea in Israel and Karlovy Vary Hot Springs in the Czech Republic, with mineral-rich waters that impart a specific gravity ten percent higher than regular water, making it almost impossible to sink. In addition to this unusual buoyancy, the waters’ minerals are said to offer natural therapeutic treatments to swimmers, with the lake purported to have healed everything from smallpox to eczema.
Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada

Set along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest lakes in Canada, Grand Beach Provincial Park encompasses 1.5 miles of white sand beach and grass-topped dunes. A hub for swimmers, hikers, strollers, wind surfers, and beach volleyball players, the park’s sand dunes can reach heights of up to 40 feet. A lovely boardwalk dating back to the 1930s runs along the beach, where visitors can pick Saskatoon berries towards the end of June as well as chokecherries and blueberries in August.
Grand Beach Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada

Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world, offering 8 miles of white sandy shoreline. Located in the Georgian Bay region, Wasaga Beach town is often compared to Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach for its buzzing, beachside atmosphere. Lively events are held regularly here throughout the year, including the Wasaga Beach Fest in June and the Wasaga Beach Blues Fest in September. The beach’s warm, shallow waters are ideal for swimming, while the soft sands are perfect for enjoying a picnic, relaxing, and watching the sunset.
Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada

The Magdalen Islands are an archipelago of a dozen islands located 65 miles north of Prince Edward Island. The islands offer more than 215 miles of white sand beaches, dramatic red cliffs, and mysterious caves. The temperate maritime climate results in mild winters and summers, with warm water temperatures extending through September. A center for chefs, artists, and artisans, the islands host the annual Concours de Châteaux de Sable, one of the world’s top sandcastle contests.
Îles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands), Quebec, Canada

Brackley Beach was named after a clerk of the P.E.I. Legislative Council who served the province during the 18th century before drowning in what is now Brackley Bay. Part of Prince Edward Island National Park, the beach is located a 15-minute drive from the provincial capital, Charlottetown. With miles of sandy beaches and stunning sand dunes, the area is an excellent base for deep sea fishing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and camping.
Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada