Long Beach is one of the best beaches in the world, according to FlightNetwork.

Located within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the far west coast of Vancouver Island, Long Beach came in at number 31 on FlightNetwork香蕉视频直播檚 . It was the only Canadian destination to crack the list.

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香蕉视频直播淭his pristine expanse of nature is a core protected area of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Resting in the emerald forest bordering the beach is the Green Point Campground, which is especially enjoyable in the summer as activities like swimming, fishing, and kayaking can easily be enjoyed.香蕉视频直播�

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While summer香蕉视频直播檚 tourist season has passed, Long Beach香蕉视频直播檚 lure attracts travellers year-round and a steady flow of foot traffic was perusing through the sand on a chilly but sunny afternoon on Nov. 30.

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Briellen Lockhart and Savannah Taylor traveled from Victoria to experience the beach香蕉视频直播檚 serene surroundings.

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Meghan Howcroft of Salt Spring Island said she seeks out Long Beach for the smell.

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Tofino resident Heather Keegan enjoyed a stroll along the beach with 10-month-old daughter Vivian.

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Local volunteers were also at the beach, participating in a Ucluelet Aquarium microplastics survey that香蕉视频直播檚 helping to raise awareness of ocean plastics and striving to keep local shorelines pristine.

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Chesterman Beach, in nearby Tofino, did not crack the world香蕉视频直播檚 top 50 list, but did appear at 32 on FlightNetwork香蕉视频直播檚 ranking of top North American beaches. Chesterman was one of just three beaches in B.C. to earn a spot on the North American list along with Long Beach, 7, and San Josef Bay, 41.

香蕉视频直播淭he vast majority of beaches that are ranked are from tropical areas,香蕉视频直播� said Nancy Cameron of Tourism Tofino, noting the list was dominated by Hawaiian destinations. 香蕉视频直播淔or a northern beach to be receiving this kind of recognition is really powerful.香蕉视频直播�

She said the FlightNetwork ranking will catch the eye of potential travellers and influence them to research Tofino for their next vacation.

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