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    Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

    887 Reviews
    #2 of 15 things to do in Parksville
    Nature & Parks
    1240 Rath Rd, Parksville, British Columbia V9P 2E2, Canada
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    “Lovely sand dollar beach to walk on”

    The tide goes out on this beach to stretch for what feels like miles! There are many pouches of... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Gemma G
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    London, United Kingdom
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    “Stunning”

    A beach that can keep everyone occupied for hours. Go at low tide when you can walk for ages. Very... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    E H
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    Vancouver, Canada
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Lovely sand dollar beach to walk on

    The tide goes out on this beach to stretch for what feels like miles! There are many pouches of water to entertain little people who are learning about the creatures of our marine life, with micro-crabs and sea life. Perfect sand dollars can be found...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Gemma G
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Stunning

    A beach that can keep everyone occupied for hours. Go at low tide when you can walk for ages. Very well maintained and clean. Sorry we missed the inter tidal lecture. I’m sure it would have given us an even greater appreciation.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank E H
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Heavenly

    I often walk my pooch here, and soak up the fresh air, big trees, water views. Shoreline erosion in recent years has eaten 100 ft of old growth away on the trail towards San Pareil, and continues. A very worrying scenario, and nothing apparently being...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Varmintz
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Big beach

    We we after the best beach on our trip and came at the right time to Rathtrevor beach. The tide was out which allowed us to venture out and have our lunch undisturbed. Great day

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank neiljulie354
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful

    This place is amazing. The beach is incredible and there are so many walking areas. Lots of crabs on the beach.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Bill B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Walking Rathtrevor Beach

    Rathtrevor Beach Park is a beautiful and peaceful place to go for a walk. It is always clean and tidy and the people who camp/visit there are very friendly!

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank LizzieNana
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best place ever

    My 3 year old son just can't get enough of the beach and the playgrounds. Our site was next to the playgroup d and at first we were worried about noise, but it was not that bad. I would recommend this place to anyone

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank nhamtrim
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Family Friendly Fun - Hopefully Helpful Hints!

    Enjoyed 10 days here, overall experience was a great summer camping holiday. I would offer the following tips! Reserve as soon as you can and be familiar with the web site. The whole site refreshes at 7am so don't have the page up of the...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank PDJemima
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    magnicifient beach

    you will never feel that there is a lot of people at the beach because it is HUGE. big parking, signs to help you around, forest nearby, a lot of walking trails for the easy walker, also possible for the bikers

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank pascalvanmelkebeke
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    beautiful beach, nice waking trails

    this is my go to place to walk among nature in the winter. Plenty of parking, outhouses, playground, large sandy beach and many trails to walk or run. A great place to come unwind and be in nature.

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Monica B
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    September 17, 2019|
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    Response from Ian K | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there are many sand dollars in January!
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    September 17, 2019|
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    Response from Sandra K | Reviewed this property |
    The white sand dollars you find are dead. They are found in shell piles and tidal pools. They are like seashells, once the animal dies the current takes them to shore. You should be able to find sand dollars anytime of the... More
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