Posted on May 19, 2010
Island Profile: Beaches
Hugged by the mighty ocean on all sides, it’s not difficult to find a Vancouver Island shoreline worthy of stealing your breath. Though the salt water is the same no matter where you find yourself on the Island, the contrasting and varied landscapes are a testament to just how creative Mother Nature can be.
With the bright rays of Summer on the horizon, I’ve got beaches on my mind. There are few things I enjoy as much as spending a sun-drenched afternoon by the sea before winding down the day with yummy cocktails on a patio while shaking sand out of my hair and from in between my toes. That said, this week’s Island Profile is dedicated to just a few of the countless beaches that reach around Vancouver Island, working north to south.
The Alders, Cape Scott Provincial Park
Photo: nrtphotos on Flickr
Campbell River
Photo: Counteract. on Flickr
Stories Beach
Photo: max8989 on Flickr
Miracle Beach
Photo: WindyWinters on Flickr
Kye Bay
Photo: ianredan on Flickr
Goose Spit Park
Tribune Bay Beach
Qualicum Beach
Photo: Van Felt on Flickr
Parksville Beach
Photo: Steven Hart on Flickr
Rathtrevor Beach
Photo: 9-lives on Flickr
Long Beach, Tofino
Photo: justthisguyyouknow on Flickr
Roberts Memorial Beach
Photo: maplemusketeer on Flickr
Shell Beach, Galiano Island
Photo: stephengg on Flickr
Sombrio Beach
Photo: BinoCanada on Flickr
French Beach
Photo: p.m.graham on Flickr
Botany Bay
Photo: tibchris on Flickr
Oak Bay, Victoria
Photo: turbulentflow on Flickr
Dallas Road shoreline, Strait of Juan de Fuca
For more information on beaches and parks across Vancouver Island, visit the BC Parks official website.
I want to be on a beach now….Long Beach looks just about right. Actually any of them will do…we live on such a beautiful island!
So many great beaches!
I miss Willow’s Beach in Victoria (Oak Bay) not only is there fun in the sun you can get food from the local concession stand too! It’s a great place to have BBQs with friends!
Great post – I really need to get up to Cape Scott one Day.
One little-known gem is Williams beach, just north of Courtenay in the Comox valley. When the tide is out you can walk a couple of miles all on sand.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoff_ana-maria/3828882572/
– Geoff in Vancouver