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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At Water’s Edge Bed & Breakfast
Port McNeill
At Water's Edge is a modern bed and breakfast located in the coastal community of Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island. With total guest comfort and relaxation as a top priority, you will ...
At Water's Edge is a modern bed and breakfast located in the coastal community of Port McNeill on ...
At Water's Edge is a modern bed and breakfast located in the coastal community of ...
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Bere Point Regional Park Campsite
Sointula
Overnight campers are encouraged to use the Regional District of Mount Waddington's online reservation system: berepoint.letscamp.ca
Bere Point Park, Campground & the Beautiful Bay ...
Overnight campers are encouraged to use the Regional District of Mount Waddington's online reservation ...
Overnight campers are encouraged to use the Regional District of Mount Waddington's ...
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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.
Retreat from ...
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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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Cluxewe Beach Trail
Port McNeill
A quick trail leading to an amazing beach close to Port McNeill.
Heading north on Highway 19, approximately 15 minutes past Port McNeill, turn right onto Rupert Main and continue heading north ...
A quick trail leading to an amazing beach close to Port McNeill.
Heading north on Highway 19, ...
A quick trail leading to an amazing beach close to Port McNeill.
Heading north on ...
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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
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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Maynard Lake Recreation Site
Port Alice
Located along the Alice Lake Loop, Maynard Lake is a small site adjacent to the road. This site has a rough cartop boat launch and boaters should be aware of fluctuating lake levels as this lake ...
Located along the Alice Lake Loop, Maynard Lake is a small site adjacent to the road. This site has a ...
Located along the Alice Lake Loop, Maynard Lake is a small site adjacent to the road. ...
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MB Guiding
Broughton Archipelago
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified Hiking Guide located in Victoria, British Columbia.
West Coast Trail, North Coast Trail, Nootka Trail, Cape Scott Provincial Park, ...
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified Hiking Guide located in Victoria, British ...
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified Hiking Guide located in ...
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North Island Kayak
Broughton Archipelago
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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North Island Overland
Port McNeill
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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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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