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Mount
Washington Ski Resort, Strathcona Park (more
info) |
| This is Vancouver
Island's winter and summer mountain resort of choice for many
locals and of many visitors from around the world. Terrain accommodates
beginners to experts in all seasons..... |
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Snow skiing/boarding, hiking, mountain
biking, camping , fishing
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Saratoga Beach and Miracle
Beach BC: Saratoga Beach and Miracle
Beach combine for some of the best sandy beach combing conditions
found on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The combined
beaches, arguably, are one of the most spectacular stretches of
sandy beaches in Canada. The massive beaches are layered in refined
white weathered sand and crushed sea shells with driftwood scattered
along the shoreline for as far as the eye can see.
The west coast destination of Saratoga
Beach and Miracle Beach
is an ideal spot to enjoy long walks, read a good book, take part
in some bird watching or to launch a kayak. The skies are often
patrolled by marine birds while the ocean views may include passing
cruise ships, lit up, late at night. These popular scenic beaches
have oceans that recede over a 1/4 of a mile during low tide leaving
behind miles of wet compressed sand.
 Saratoga
Beach and Miracle Beach
, at low tides, create many shallow tidal pools filled with marine
activity. The beaches have become a playground for a family or a
sole refuge for the individual looking to relax and unwind. All
seasons bring new colors to the sky creating mystic seascapes. Walking
the beaches in the winter or summer breeds life time memories.
Explore the miles of shoreline and collect
sea shells along the coastlines of both of these beautiful beaches.
There are times when you might be the only explorer on the beach
and then time when there are many. It is always a fun filled day
enjoying seaside snoozes, morning sunsets and ocean waves crashing.
The beaches at night, at times, are covered
in sand castles that were built during the day during the low tides.
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| Merville
and Black Creek, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada:
North of Courtenay, BC along the Oceanside
Hwy, past the farmers fields are the small outlying country communities
of Merville and Black Creek, BC.
The area of Black Creek and Merville
is the location of Saratoga and Miracle Beach.
Both beaches are very popular to locals and guests alike while they
search, enjoy and absorb the atmosphere provided by the miles of
sandy beach and ocean smells. Saratoga and Miracle
Beach is a great place to sit back and relax while watching
Bald Eagles soaring overhead, cruise ships shimmering by, kayakers
paddling along and beach combers discovering marine life all over
again. Take the opportunity to take a scenic drive down the backroads
of Merville, BC pass the country acreages hidden
in the trees with only the long driveways showing is a treat and
a good peek-a-boo opportunity to tour the essence of country living.
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How to Get to Saratoga
& Miracle Beach:
is only 245 km (153 mi) north
of Victoria. If starting from Victoria
travel north, up island, along Hwy 1. When you reach the Parksville
area you may decide to turn onto any one of the two main highways
- Hwy 19A (Oceanside Route) or Hwy 1 as it turns into Hwy 19 (new
Inland Route). The Inland Route is quicker but not as much marine
scenery as the Oceanside Route.
The turn off to Saratoga and Miracle Beaches
is at the #144 exit. Regardless of your travel preference, once
reaching the Courtenay and Comox Valley
area you are only 25 km (16 mi) from Saratoga Beach and
Miracle Beach. Adventurers can be up on Mt. Washington
in 30 minutes. Come and visit on our picturesque beaches swallowing
up the soothing atmosphere and ocean
wilderness. |
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