Beaches
Find solitude on our beaches
Experiencing a Vancouver Island North beach means going deeper into the rugged beauty of remote coastlines, quiet beaches, and hidden treasures. Hike along the coastline as you take in the changing tides and views of nearby islands. Find a remote beach to embark on a wilderness camping adventure. Bring your binoculars to watch the shorebirds and eagles enjoy the gifts of the coast. These are some of our most beloved beaches to explore in Vancouver Island North.
know before you go
If you plan on exploring some of the more remote areas of the region, make sure you are prepared:
- If you are traveling on a logging road, expect to be sharing these roads with industrial vehicles and be sure you know how to travel safely
- Understand the cellular service limitations in remote areas
- Familiarize yourself with camping ethics for the front and backcountry before you go
- Leave no trace
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Cape Scott Provincial Park
Port Hardy
The Cape Scott Trail is a classic trek for beginners and intermediates alike. Hikers will venture into the rainforests, marshlands, and along wide stretches of abandoned beaches to experience ...
The Cape Scott Trail is a classic trek for beginners and intermediates alike. Hikers will venture into ...
The Cape Scott Trail is a classic trek for beginners and intermediates alike. ...
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Indigenous owned/operated
Cove Adventure Tours
Port Hardy
Cove Adventure Tours offers regularly scheduled day trips to remote locations on northern Vancouver Island. The tours offer guests an opportunity to safely experience the west coast in a fun ...
Cove Adventure Tours offers regularly scheduled day trips to remote locations on northern Vancouver ...
Cove Adventure Tours offers regularly scheduled day trips to remote locations on ...
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Grant Bay Recreation Site
Winter Harbour
An isolated bay on the north side of Quatsino Sound, Grant Bay is long, remote, and sandy beach accessed by an easy 10-minute walk. Surrounded by rocky shores, this white sand beach is as ...
An isolated bay on the north side of Quatsino Sound, Grant Bay is long, remote, and sandy beach accessed ...
An isolated bay on the north side of Quatsino Sound, Grant Bay is long, remote, and ...
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North Island Kayak
Port McNeill
Located in Telegraph Cove on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing customers with the opportunity to go kayaking with whales and other wildlife in this ...
Located in Telegraph Cove on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been ...
Located in Telegraph Cove on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island ...
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Raft Cove Provincial Park
Winter Harbour
Isolated Raft Cove Provincial Park on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island is wonderfully scenic, attracting wilderness adventurers on day hikes or backpackers carrying in overnight gear to ...
Isolated Raft Cove Provincial Park on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island is wonderfully scenic, ...
Isolated Raft Cove Provincial Park on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island is ...
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Tex Lyon Trail
Port Hardy
If you're looking for a challenging coastal hiking experience with a taste of forest and rocky seashore, you'll enjoy this seven kilometre recreational trail.
Situated on the shores of Beaver ...
If you're looking for a challenging coastal hiking experience with a taste of forest and rocky ...
If you're looking for a challenging coastal hiking experience with a taste of ...
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