Best places: Public beaches in Canada

Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views.

Bustling beach with volleyball courts, plus a concession stand & the Cactus Club Cafe for food.

Popular park on the bay offering a sandy beach & open lawn, in addition to scenic sunset views.

Sandy beach & grassy picnic fields on English Bay, with sports courts & the Jericho Sailing Centre.

39-acre park with a boardwalk, picnic shelter & playground, plus volleyball courts & an outdoor gym.

Picturesque lakefront city park with cascading falls, green expanses, swimming & scenic views.

Kayak rentals, volleyball nets & boardwalk trails in a lakeside park with a beach & gym equipment.

Curved sandy strip with a playground, trails & fitness equipment, plus an Olympic-sized pool nearby.

Designated quiet beach with volleyball courts, picnic tables, seasonal lifeguards & a swimming raft.

👍👍 An absolute hidden gem! Drive to the top of Golden Ears parking and only a ten minute beautiful walk from the Gold Creek parking lot, through tranquil bliss whilst walking alongside emerald lake flow. An absolute must. Much less crowds and big groups but I recommend getting there early as the parkin...

Coastal park featuring 3 white-sand beaches, boardwalks & a picturesque hiking/bird-watching trail.

Sandy strip accessible by ferry, with playgrounds, ping-pong tables & picnic areas, plus a gazebo.

👍👍 Great hiking trails here. We made the mistake of hiking after rain the day before, so a little slippery on the Spry trail. Beach is fantastic with clear turquoise water, though sure to make the boys play hide and seek.

Expansive sweep of white sand surrounded by woods, with shallow waters for swimming & snorkeling.

👍👍 Absolutely stunning beach!! Loved the boardwalk and benches to sit on and just enjoy the views.

Natural coastal park overlooking the sound with a sandy beach backed by forest & viewing platform.

👍👍 It's great park for family activities. There's a well built wood trail along sand beach. There are many colourful chairs for people to take a rest. It's not easy to park during summer time.

👍👍 Love this beach!! Beautiful sand and water...water shoes are nice to have.Water fairly warm. Lots of sun until late.We stay past 8:30pm. Outhouse style facilities open always as well as full service washrooms until 5pm. Water station to wash up as well!

Vibrant in warm weather, this wide, curved beach offers swimming, volleyball courts & picnic areas.

Scenic stretch of sand & lawn with a playground, tennis courts & a heated outdoor saltwater pool.