Summer Beach Highlights: Swimming, Sandcastles, and Events

ucked away on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, Kyuquot Sound beckons kayaking adventurers with its promise of solitude and stunning natural beauty. This remote coastal paradise, reachable by a picturesque drive from Campbell River or a water taxi ride, unfolds as a labyrinth of serene channels, rugged headlands, and dense, emerald forests. For paddlers, it’s a rare opportunity to glide through one of British Columbia’s most pristine and unspoiled wilderness areas.

Make immortal memories of diving in the Breakwater Island Diving zone. This famous diving location has a lot to offer. Whether on land or in water, a variety of creatures inhabit the area you cannot get enough and fantastic scenery which can multiply the amazement of your stay in this region.

If you are craving a windsurfing opportunity during winter, Goose Spit Regional Park will provide you with the chance to meet your expectations of windsurfing along with kiteboarding. Nestled near Comox Valley, you are allowed to enjoy yourselves and the extraordinary scenery at the same time. Sandy and rocky beaches and diverse wildlife are other features of the Goose spit.

If you consider yourself a lucky person to be alive, then live your life in a way that it counts. Sombrio Beach surfing is a big adventure, so prepare surfing equipment, hop on, and heat the road. A quite exposed beach and reef break in which you can relax and explore admirable scenery. Winds coming from different directions and waves at the beach have made Sombrio Beach ideal for starting your surfing journey on Vancouver Island.

Don't just listen to people talking about Wall Beach. Come and see how beautiful this sea lion habitat is. Incredible diving opportunities are provided for both armature and professional divers. The chance to see several diverse marine life there is Wall Beach adds up to the reasons why one should come to this spectacular beach.

While hiking Wild Pacific, you are given a chance to enjoy a fantastic storm watching. With hurricane-force winds, both trails of Wild Pacific offer an excellent opportunity to watch storms. Not to mention that overlooking views are provided throughout the hike, which doubles the joy of walking on this long stunning trail.

With a five-kilometre distance from the city, hiking on the Elk Falls Viewing Platform is an opportunity. It is among several hiking trails you can follow and explore in Elk Falls Provincial Park. This easy trail forest walk is age-friendly and features a waterfall and Suspension Bridge with a great view from the point.

Wandering around the second-largest lake on Vancouver Island, you are blessed with ample chances of different water sports. Natural features observable in this region adds up to the beauty and attractiveness of your stay and make your memories hard to forget. If you are interested in doing other activities, there are various adventures to embrace.

Have you ever had a dream of surfing the largest glacier on Vancouver Island? Well, if you had, it is time to experience this fantastic dream in the real world. Just in the heart of Comox Valley, Comox Lake offers a wide range of water sports such as wakeboarding and waterskiing. Due to the lake's closeness to several parks, you can do other outdoor activities to multiply the joy you have in this area.

Nothing can feed your spirit like a clean, relaxing vacation. To do so, you have fantastic chances to camp in Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park Campground and let your lungs to be flourished by the fresh air you let in. These oceanside campgrounds have a lot to offer: ample amenities, various wildlife and astonishing scenery. Camping at this campsite is something that happens once in a lifetime.