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beaches in Canada?

is there any beach worth to visit in canada?? I mean everytime i google for pics of canadain beaches all i see is desertic beaches with no people, just lighthouses and bushes here and there. I'll be in canada next month just have to decide between Halifax or Vanvouver.
Is there any hot spot to spend the summer in those areas and any "real" beach to surf and get some tanning?
Suggestions please. (not lake beaches).

Arguably, the best place to surf in Canada is Tofino on Vancouver Island. But if you are looking for "real" beaches with a beach atmosphere, I would recommend lake beaches. Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay in Ontario is the largest freshwater beach in the world. About 2 hours west of that is Sauble Beach. This is one the premier beaches in the whole country. Having been there, it can be considered an actual hot spot. Both of these beaches definately have loads of people in the summer, and are at least 4 miles long on the coasts. They are located about 2 to 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. Hope this helps!
-Matt

Top Ten Things To Do On Your Nova Scotia Cottage Rental Vacation

Nova Scotia has a reputation for its natural beauty and Old World presentation, but vacationers taking the time to know the land and her people as they rent Canadian cottages can attest to the fact that living for days, weeks, or months among the locals gives them a broad, clear perspective of all of Nova Scotia's charms.

Renting a cottage with Canadian charm in Nova Scotia, you and your companions will want to take in some of the sights local residents recommend to their friends and families. This Top Ten Sights/ Attractions in Nova Scotia list will help you get started in your quest to discover the best a Canadian cottage rental has to offer.

History buffs will be astounded by the careful consideration Nova Scotia has dedicated to preserving its proud military record. Our top four sites are forts, carefully preserved to help you step into Nova Scotia's past.

1. A panoramic view of of the Annapolis Basin makes an excursion to Fort Anne both a beautiful respite and a glimpse into the turmoil that built as European powers vied for control of the area. The oldest National Historic Site in Canada, this is the must-stop beginning to your journey.

2. A garrison of the British Army well into the 1820s, Fort Edward features one of Nova Scotia's oldest buildings, the blockhouse, further distinguished asa the oldest structure of its kind in the area.

3. Take a ferry to downtown Halifax from Cable Wharf. This fun trip on the water is enhanced by the chance to see Fort McNab, a crucial player in Nova Scotia's defence from the late 1880s to World War Two.

4. With your sea legs ready, prepare yourself for Nova Scotia's most exciting glimpse into maritime history, a day at Halifax Citadel. Here you'll learn key facts regarding the part Halifax played in the extension of the British Empire.

Having whet your historic appetite with the proud lore, legend, and history of the evolution of British influence in Nova Scotia, now it is time to discover the mystery of the Acadians who deported by the British powers in the 1750s.

5. At Le Village Historique Acadien, you and your party will have the pleasure of experiencing firsthand what a day in 18th century Acadian life may have been. Interpreters donning period costumes share their translations of Acadia with you.

6. The Melanson Settlement Historic Site takes the glimpse into Acadian history a step further as it puts you up close with true artifacts of the daily lifestyles of this proud French Canadian community.

Families looking for more active adventures will be pleased with the cultural and natural opportunities Nova Scotia offers.

7. Upper Clements Parks feature diverse entertainment possibilities, including a theme park, a picnic park, a wildlife park, and the chance to try 30 rides.

8. Annapolis Gardens gives you a chance to look into the culture of Nova Scotia through a horticulturist's creation. Heirloom plants highlighting the diverse parentage of Nova Scotia thought enhance your strolls through the gardens.

9. Set on over 950 kilometers of wilderness Cape Breton Highlands National Park will help you and yours connect with the natural tapestry of Nova Scotia. Among the activities enjoyed here are geocaching, birding, hiking, and communing with nature.

10. No trip to Nova Scotia would be complete without a tour of its lighthouses. With More Lighthouses in its reaches than any other portion of Canada, Nova Scotia is home to Sambro, the oldest lighthouse in North America.

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