Best hidden beaches in Canada, 2026
25 hidden beaches in Canada that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to hidden travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Advocate Harbour Beach
Advocate Harbour, Canada
Remote harbour beach surrounded by rugged cliffs
2OBI 7.5+
Agu Bay Beach
Igloolik, Canada
Quiet hidden bay
3OBI 7.5+
Alexandra Fiord Beach
Grise Fiord, Canada
Isolated Arctic cove
4OBI 7.5+
Anchor Point Beach
Anchor Point, Canada
Small sandy stretch offering peaceful coastal atmosphere
5OBI 7.5+
Annandale Beach
Kingsboro, Canada
Remote coastline
Apex South Beach
Iqaluit, Canada
Quiet extension of Apex
Aquaforte Beach
Aquaforte, Canada
Underrated coastal spot with peaceful surroundings and local charm
Arlington Beach
Arlington, Canada
Isolated beach offering peaceful Fundy coastal experience
9OBI 7.5+
Ascension Beach
Ascension, Canada
Remote shoreline
10OBI 7.5+
Augustine Cove Beach
Augustine Cove, Canada
Quiet scenic cove
11OBI 7.5+
Baccaro Beach
Barrington, Canada
Remote beach near Baccaro Point lighthouse
Back Harbour Beach
Twillingate, Canada
Rugged shoreline with iceberg views in season
Baie-Sainte-Anne Beach
Baie-Sainte-Anne, Canada
Underrated coastal spot with authentic village feel
Baker Foreland Beach
Chesterfield Inlet, Canada
Rugged coastline
15OBI 7.5+
Balance Rock Beach
Skidegate, Canada
Unique geological formation near shoreline draws visitors
16OBI 7.5+
Bas-Caraquet Beach
Caraquet, Canada
Lesser-known alternative to Foley Beach with fewer crowds
Basin Head Provincial Beach
Basin Head, Canada
Singing sands phenomenon
Bateston Beach
Bateston, Canada
Small local beach along Bras d'Or Lake edge near Atlantic outlet
19OBI 7.5+
Bathurst Inlet Shoreline
Cambridge Bay, Canada
Remote inlet coastline
20OBI 7.5+
Bauline East Beach
Bauline East, Canada
Secluded cove with rugged cliffs and minimal visitor traffic
Baxter’s Harbour Beach
Baxter’s Harbour, Canada
Secluded beach with waterfall flowing onto the shoreline
Belledune Beach
Belle-Baie, Canada
Low-traffic beach with industrial backdrop but peaceful shoreline
Belleoram Beach
Belleoram, Canada
Underrated shoreline with strong maritime character
Bell Island Beach
Goose Group, Canada
Small quiet beach with protected waters and minimal traffic
Beluga Point Beach
Near Tuktoyaktuk, Canada
Quiet stretch of coast known locally for wildlife sightings and solitude