From warm tidal flats perfect for families to wild Pacific surf — Vancouver Island has a beach for every kind of day.
One of BC's warmest swimming beaches. The shallow tidal flats heat up the water to near-perfect swimming temperatures in summer. Perfect for families.
Wild Pacific surf beaches backed by rainforest. Cox Bay is the go-to for surfers; Chesterman is longer and great for sunset walks.
Rugged pebble and driftwood beach with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait. Excellent whale watching from shore.
Popular urban beach in Oak Bay. Sandy, calm, and walkable from downtown Victoria. Great for a quick dip or morning swim.
Sandy beach with views of the Comox Glacier. The Comox Air Force Base sits nearby — watch military jets while you sunbathe.
Charming seaside town with a long sandy beach and warm, shallow swimming water. Great cafés and shops right on the waterfront.