On Vancouver Island, the vacation town of Tofino has beautiful beaches. Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park is the most well-known and, possibly, the most magnificent. This vast beach, well titled, runs about 16 kilometers and bears the brunt of the Pacific Ocean's unceasing attack on dry ground.

The water is chilly here, warming only from 8 degrees Celsius in the dead of winter to 12 degrees Celsius at the height of summer. That doesn't stop a slew of characters from donning half-inch full-body wetsuits and surfing on the never-ending waves.

Surfing is huge in Tofino, and it's a terrific location to learn. Various areas are good for novices due to the size and structure of the beaches. Because of the sandy bottoms and shallow regions, this sport is easier to do than it appears.

Location: Long beach, Tofino on Vancouver Island, Canada

Activities: Surfing, boating, hiking, biking, sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming.

Grand Beach is consistently regarded as one of Canada's best beaches, because to its massive sand dunes, mild shallow water, and fun environment. This beach is only about an hour's drive from Winnipeg and, as a result, attracts hordes of people every bright summer weekend.

The beach spans for three kilometers in a beautiful arc on one of the nicest lakes in the province, Lake Winnipeg. A wooden boardwalk extends down the rear of the beach, and concession kiosks providing hot food, cold beverages, and popcorn may be found here. The beach's silky, golden brown sand is great for building sandcastles.

For a long distance, the water is shallow, with naturally occurring sandbars producing exceptionally shallow sections ideal for sports like touch football or Frisbee. Each summer, the grey-colored water heats quickly, making it simple to go in and stay in for lengthy periods of time.

Location: Grand Beach, Manitoba, Canada

Activities: Boating, hiking, biking, sailing, fishing, waterskiing, windsurfing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and swimming.

Kitsilano Beach, one of Vancouver's most famous and the third beatutiful beaces in Canada, provides everything you need for a fantastic afternoon. Grab a log, lie back, and take in the scenery of the North Shore Mountains. Kit's Beach, as it is called locally, is a vast arc of sand that fronts English Bay. Behind the beach, a seawall extends all the way to Stanley Park.

The water is chilly, but it warms up significantly in the shallows. A swimming platform is tethered offshore for the most daring. Not a fan of cold seawater? A more polished choice is to swim in the Kitsilano Pool, a massive 137-meter heated saltwater pool directly on the ocean's edge. Waterslides and a water park will keep the youngsters occupied for several hours.

Location: Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, Canada

Activities: Playing volleyball, Windsurfing, skimboarding, and standup paddling

Wasaga Beach, one of Ontario's great beach communities, attracts nearly two million sun and surf enthusiasts from all across the province. This is a location where people come to see and be seen. A regular stream of tanned people strolls down the water's edge, taking pictures and having fun. Countless families and their children have returned from the concert and are splashing in the shallow, warm waves.

Wasaga Beach, on Georgian Bay, is believed to be the world's longest freshwater beach, thus you may pick between a bustling section and a virtually empty section. It's all up to you. For simple travel, the beach is separated into parts. Sections 1 and 2 are located in town and have the most active scene, with volleyball courts and a boardwalk. The town is only around the corner from this region, and it's plenty of entertaining things to do.

Sections 3 through 6 are more calm, and they're ideal for finding your own piece of sand to curl up with your newest novel. Set up in section 3 if you're going with your dog. This area allows dogs to swim and relax on the beach with you as sand accumulates in their fur.

Location: Wasaga Beach, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Activities: Kiteboarding, windsurfing, flyboarding, land boarding, kite buggying.

Sauble Beach, on the banks of Lake Huron, is one of Ontario's most historically significant beach communities. Huge crowds of automobiles and people used to assemble on the sand in the 1960s and 1970s and have a great time.

Things have calmed down a little, but the beach is still beautiful, and the sunsets are breathtaking. Over ten kilometers of beach await your towel and umbrella, some of which you may still drive on. Pack your belongings, travel to the greatest location you can find, and set up camp for the day. Nothing could be more straightforward.

After a calm winter, the village of Sauble Beach comes alive in the summer. Surf shops, ice cream parlors, and burger places are all vying for your hard-earned cash. It's a nonstop sight of Jet Skis, pleasure vessels, stand up paddleboarders, and swimmers out on the water. Kiteboarders may be seen skimming across the waves if the west winds pick up, as they regularly do.

Location: Sauble Beach, Ontario, Canada

Activities: Boating, fishing, windsurfing, golfing, camping or beachcombing.

Brackley Beach, located just outside of Charlottetown, is one of Prince Edward Island's nicest beaches and one of the most beautiful beaches in Canada as well. The golden sands stretch for miles and are backed by massive sand dunes. The beach is perfect for families with little children because the surf is generally mild.

Long shallow approaches to the swimming areas are ideal for wading, water football, or Frisbee. Although the water warms up in the summer, the temperature is still considered "refreshing" by many.

The beach is located in the National Park of Prince Edward Island. The Gulf Shore Way is one of the greatest recreational options in the park. This paved route runs along the beach and into the sand dunes. Because of the level, solid sand, beach strolling and running are very popular.

Location: Brackley Beach, PEI National Park

Activities: deep sea fishing, bike, canoe and kayak rentals, horseback riding, campgrounds.

Parlee Beach Provincial Park brags of having the hottest saltwater beach in the country. The coastal village of Pointe-du-Chene is about 20 minutes from downtown Moncton. During the cherished warm summer days of July and August, the beige beaches stretch for one kilometer and are filled with residents and visitors.

The shallow water stretches into the ocean, and as the tide recedes, the beach expands, forming warm pools that are ideal for children. Throughout the summer, lifeguards monitor the beach. Many families visit Parlee Beach throughout the summer and stay for a week or more at the lovely campsite. Over 200 sites, both serviced and unserviced, are within a 10-minute walk of the beach.

Shediac, a neighbouring town, promotes itself as the world's lobster capital, and people are so proud of it that they created a massive lobster monument measuring 11 meters long by five meters broad and weighing 90 tons.

Location: Parlee Beach, Provincial Park

Activities: Picnics, sunbathing and swimming

Okanagan Beach has long been known as the region's most popular beach, and one of the most beatiful in Canada, attracting families for years. The beach at Penticton stretches out in a long, broad arc towards the southern end of Lake Okanagan.

In the summer, the lake water heats up well, and the soft sand and shallow entry into the water make it a fantastic area for little children to splash around. The massive floating Wibit Water Park is located just offshore from the beach. The Loco Landing Adventure Park is a short walk from the beach and offers go-karts, rope courses, rock climbing, and other exciting activities.

A large choice of hotels and motels are located just back from the beach and across the street. It's simple to roll out of bed in the morning and go for a walk along the beach thanks to their excellent position. You'll also find terrific restaurants nearby, many with patios, as well as a variety of wonderful retail establishments in downtown Penticton.

Location: Okanagan Lake Beach, Penticton

Facilities: swimming area, floating docks, children’s slides, shade trees, wheelchair-access ramps, public fire pits, washrooms, and free parking

One of the best beaches in Ontario is located just minutes from the attractions of downtown Toronto. Woodbine Beach is a summer salvation for the legions of young condo dwellers. It's at this three-kilometer-long stretch of sand that people come to celebrate all that is wonderful about hot summer days in the city.

Throngs of people visit this beach when the sun shines and the temperature rises. Strolling the boardwalk and checking out the scene is a favorite pastime for young and old. Woodbine is a hot spot for beach volleyball, and every weekend, the courts are packed with teams, some trying to win, most just out for a good time.

Should you work up an appetite or thirst from all your beach activity, stroll up from the beach into the fun and funky Beaches neighborhood. Here, you'll find trendy restaurants, with outdoor patios, ideal places for engaging in some serious people watching.

Location: 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6, Canada

Activities: Picnics, sunbathing and swimming

This achingly beautiful long arc of sand is one of the nicest stretches of beach on Lake Superior. The scenery here is outstanding, with points of land jutting out and protecting the bay on both ends and pine trees lining the sand.

Normally Lake Superior is bone-chillingly cold and not overly comfortable for swimming, but at Pancake Bay, the shallow water and golden sand heat the water up to a reasonable level. Families with small children will find this is a great spot.

Picnic tables positioned just back from the sand are a lovely place to have lunch or a barbecue dinner.

Pancake Bay also has one of the best campgrounds in Ontario. Many of the 325 sites are waterfront, mere steps from the lake.

Location: Lake Superior, Pancake Bay Provincial Park

Activities: Hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, biking, wildlife viewing, natural heritage education