Does British Columbia have beaches?


Does British Columbia have beaches? British Columbia has tens of thousands of kilometres of coastline, plus thousands of inland lakes and rivers. For water lovers, this means a huge number of beaches, islands, and inlets to explore.


Can you swim in the ocean in British Columbia?

Vancouver's public beaches and waterfront access make it among the most liveable cities in the world. Our nine beaches – eight by the ocean, one by a freshwater lake – offer 18 km of beautiful outdoor space to sunbathe, swim, play sports, and picnic.


What is the warmest beach in British Columbia?

Tribune Bay, Hornby Island Tribune Bay's 1km long beach rolls out to meet shallow water and provides some of the warmest saltwater swimming in Canada.