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.
- Storey’s Beach
- San Josef Bay
- Grant Bay
- Raft Cove
- Side Bay
- Gooding Cove
- Bere Point
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 – Winter Harbour Cottages
Winter Harbour
Winter Harbour Cottages offer comfortable, year round accommodations.
Retreat from the busy world to a quiet, restful cottage, surrounded by nature. Experience west coast adventures while ...
Winter Harbour Cottages offer comfortable, year round accommodations.
Retreat from the busy world to a ...
Winter Harbour Cottages offer comfortable, year round accommodations.
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Grant Bay Recreation Site
Holberg
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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Raft Cove Provincial Park
Port Hardy
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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North Island Overland
Port Hardy
Hello! My name is Mike and I am an island local who wants to share some of the beauty of the North Coast of Vancouver Island with you on our tours. It is a truly magnificent place to ...
Hello! My name is Mike and I am an island local who wants to share some of the beauty of the North ...
Hello! My name is Mike and I am an island local who wants to share some of the ...
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