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April 12, 2004 Best beaches, Paradise on the sands - CYNTHIA REYNOLDS Read the Article Grand Beach Provincial Park, about 80 km northeast of Winnipeg and on the southeastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, has grass-topped dunes as high as 8 m and 3 km of silky white sands.
Sandbanks Provincial Park is home to three of Ontario's prettiest, largest and sandiest beaches: Outlet, Sandbanks and Dunes beaches offers not only great swimming, but windsurfing, sailing and boating. With its dramatic sunsets and spectacular winter storms, Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is nearly engulfed by rainforests. On the east side of Vancouver Island, Parksville and nearby Qualicum beaches have shallow and surprisingly warm water, which make both popular family destinations. Evoking images of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello in Beach Blanket Bingo, Sauble Beach on Lake Huron, at the base of the Bruce Peninsula, boasts more than 11 km of golden sands and warm, ocean-like waters. Less than two hour's drive northeast of Regina, the south end of the tree-and-dune enclosed Good Spirit Lake is a beautiful spot with shallow waters, making it ideal for children. Known as the singing sands and often referred to as the best beach on the Island, Basin Head Beach, just east of Souris, P.E.I., has beautiful white sand that squeaks when walked upon. The lagoon at Kouchibouguac National Park, on the eastern coast of New Brunswick, features the warmest salt water north of Virginia. Grand Beach Provincial Park, about 80 km northeast of Winnipeg and on the southeastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, has grass-topped dunes as high as 8 m and 3 km of silky white sands. A 90-minute drive from either Calgary or Edmonton, the resort community of Sylvan Lake has one of the few large, easily accessible sandy beaches in Alberta. With a large playground for kids and a lovely beach popular with young people, Boyce Gyro Park in the heart of Kelowna, B.C., is among several great places for swimming on Okanagan Lake. |
