Best family beaches in Canada, 2026
25 family beaches in Canada that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Aboiteau Beach
Shediac Bridge, Canada
Relaxed alternative to Parlee with quieter atmosphere
2OBI 7.5+
Aboiteau Beach Cap-Pelé
Cap-Pelé, Canada
Popular local beach with warm shallow waters
3OBI 7.5+
Alma Beach
Alma, Canada
Gateway beach to Fundy National Park with extreme tidal shifts
4OBI 7.5+
Ambleside Beach
West Vancouver, Canada
Popular waterfront beach with views of Stanley Park skyline
5OBI 7.5+
Anchorage Provincial Park Beach
Grand Manan, Canada
Accessible Grand Manan beach with views and picnic areas
Anchor Point Beach
Anchor Point, Canada
Small sandy stretch offering peaceful coastal atmosphere
7OBI 7.5+
Apex Beach
Iqaluit, Canada
Accessible sandy Arctic beach near Iqaluit
Argyle Shore Provincial Park Beach
Argyle Shore, Canada
Red cliffs and easy access
9OBI 7.5+
Armours Beach
Gibsons, Canada
Popular accessible beach in Gibsons with scenic harbor views
Arviat Beach
Arviat, Canada
Long sandy shoreline with wildlife
11OBI 7.5+
Bartlett’s Beach
Yarmouth, Canada
Peaceful beach with expansive coastal views
12OBI 7.5+
Basin Head Provincial Beach
Basin Head, Canada
Singing sands phenomenon
13OBI 7.5+
Bass River Beach
Bass River, Canada
Calm shoreline along inner basin with accessible sands
14OBI 7.5+
Beach Meadows Beach
East Port Medway, Canada
Calm waters and soft sand ideal for relaxed swimming
15OBI 7.5+
Beddis Beach
Salt Spring Island, Canada
Popular local beach with calm waters and scenic views
Belle Cote Beach
Belle Cote, Canada
Underrated beach along Cabot Trail with coastal views
Beresford Beach
Beresford, Canada
Popular Acadian beach with boardwalk and scenic coastal views
18OBI 7.5+
Blanche Brook Beach
Stephenville, Canada
Wide sandy beach near town popular for local recreation
19OBI 7.5+
Blue Sea Beach
Colchester, Canada
Quiet local favorite with clean sand and fewer visitors
Boat Harbour Beach
Boat Harbour, Canada
Small sandy shoreline used mainly by locals
Bothwell Beach
Bothwell, Canada
Long quiet beach
22OBI 7.5+
Bottle Cove Beach
Corner Brook, Canada
One of the most photographed sandy coves on the west coast with calm waters
23OBI 7.5+
Bouctouche Dune Beach
Bouctouche, Canada
Massive sand dune system offering protected and wild beach zones
24OBI 7.5+
Brackley Beach
Brackley, Canada
Long pristine stretch in PEI National Park
Brig Bay Beach
Brig Bay, Canada
Calm sandy beach popular for local recreation and camping nearby