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Chesterman Beach

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
summer days
Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Tofino
5.0 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
“love this beach”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

if you come to canada you have to go to tofino . love the city no starbucks all locals excellent restaurants and food love it!!!!!!! More

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comox
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“strolling along”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Wide open spaces, the weather was so warm, and fun to check out all the west coast homes More

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Dublin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wet and wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Walked the beach in the rain but that was part of the charm. The wildlife spotting opportunities were endless. More

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Steinbach, Canada
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
“Best beach in Pacific Rim.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Lovely for swimming, people watching and beachcombing. More

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Kirriemuir
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“3 days B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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Spending 3 days at Chesterman Beach B&B. This superb!!! More

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Tofino, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful and interesting!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Frank Island at low tide - if you walk during low tide along the north side of the island you can see intertidal lifeforms without trampling them! last time I was there we saw yellow nudibranchs (sea slugs) and sunflower seastars. Both North and South Chesterman Beaches are beautiful beaches for walking on. More

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Longview, Washington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Beautiful beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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We stayed at the Wick & walked the beautiful beach before dinner in the early evening. It was a perfect 1 hour round-trip. We have walked many beaches over the years, none nicer! More

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Tofino, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The Best Beach in Canada!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Flat open sand, perfect waves, Frank Island, views of Pacific Rim Park, whales, tidepools and very few people! Need I say more? More

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Victoria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Waves”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
2
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Great Surfing! Lots of room, beautifull at any time of year. More

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Halifax
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“BEAUTIFUL .”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
2
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Great beach to walk and enjoy. Frank Island , although private , provides wonderful salt water pools of sea life along the shores . Easy access. More

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