“Wild beauty”: This BC beach is among the best in the world

Looking for a go-to beach to catch some spring and summer rays in BC? It comes as no surprise that there are plenty of options in and near Vancouver. However, there’s one that truly stands out from the crowd: Chesterman Beach in Tofino, which was recently named one of the best beaches in the world by Condé Nast Traveler.

Known for its rugged coastline, crashing waves, and “wild beauty,” Chesterman Beach is a beach-goer’s dream. Wide stretches of smooth sand, large driftwood logs, and lush forest surround it all.

CNT recognizes Chesterman for its popularity among die-hard surfers, and the famed Wickaninnish Inn which overlooks the ocean. This lands the Vancouver Island beach in the #16 spot out of 34 beaches across the globe, which include destinations like Fiji, France, Costa Rica, and New Zealand.

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From the shores of Hawaii to Australia, here are the 34 best beaches in the world, according to CNT:

1. Palm Cove Beach, Australia
2. Honopu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
3. Breckon, Shetland
4. Wategos Beach, Australia
5. Ora Beach, Indonesia
6. Mona Vale Beach, Australia
7. Dune du Pilat, France
8. Noosa Beach, Australia
9. Awaroa, South Island, New Zealand
10. Die Plaat, Walker Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa
11. Grand Anse, Grenada
12. Keem Bay, Achill Island, Ireland
13. Fakarava, French Polynesia
14. Marathonisi, Zakynthos, Greece
15. Praia do Sancho, Brazil
16. Chesterman Beach, Vancouver Island, Canada
17. Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles
18. Seagrass Bay, Laucala Island, Fiji
19. Hidden Beach, Palawan, Philippines
20. Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius
21. Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
22. Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Australia
23. Pink Sand Beach, Barbuda
24. Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
25. Gantheaume Point, Broome, Western Australia
26. Dolfynstrand, Namibia
27. Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, North Carolina
28. Rauðasandur Beach, Iceland
29. Jibei Island beach, Taiwan
30. Uig Sands, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
31. Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
32. Al Mughsail, Salalah, Oman
33. Playa Paraiso, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba
34. Luskentyre, Outer Hebrides

So there you have it, beach lovers! It turns out you don’t have to buy a plane ticket to visit one of the best beaches in the world.

Happy sunbathing!

Chesterman Beach 

Where: Tofino, BC