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Coastline for days, and a beach for every mood

Nanaimo’s vast coastline means beach life is never far away, wherever you are in the city. From tidal beaches that reveal expansive dunes in low tide, to sandy lakeside beaches for summer fun and rocky beaches ideal for exploration, you’ll find a beach to suit your mood here.

While some Nanaimo beaches are popular swimming and watersports spots, others are hidden gems that only reveal themselves around the turn of a trail. See the links below or read our Nanaimo’s Best Beaches blog to find out more.