Beaches in Canada map & data
There are 65,155 beaches mapped in Canada, spread over 13 provinces and territories. The most are in Nunavut (45,147), British Columbia (5,539) and Northwest Territories (4,166) - Nunavut alone holds 69% of them. 2.6% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Carters Beach, Wards Island Beach and Kitsilano Beach.
Beaches by province or territory
| Province or territory | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | 45,147 | 69% |
| British Columbia | 5,539 | 8.5% |
| Northwest Territories | 4,166 | 6.4% |
| Quebec | 2,509 | 3.9% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2,307 | 3.5% |
| Ontario | 1,876 | 2.9% |
| Alberta | 1,093 | 1.7% |
| Nova Scotia | 864 | 1.3% |
| New Brunswick | 779 | 1.2% |
| Saskatchewan | 280 | 0.4% |
| Prince Edward Island | 262 | 0.4% |
| Manitoba | 255 | 0.4% |
| Yukon | 74 | 0.1% |
Notable beaches in Canada
- Carters BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Wards Island BeachOntario · beach
- Kitsilano BeachBritish Columbia · beach
- Batture de FoinNewfoundland and Labrador · beach
- Brackley BeachPrince Edward Island · beach
- Back BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Wreck BeachBritish Columbia · beach
- Brighton ShorePrince Edward Island · beach
- Back ShoreNova Scotia · beach
- tinwisBritish Columbia · beach
- Fortune BeachPrince Edward Island · beach
- Backhouse ShoreNova Scotia · beach
- Heartz ShorePrince Edward Island · beach
- Barre au SaumonNova Scotia · beach
- Keppoch BeachPrince Edward Island · beach
- Barres à Pointe NoireNova Scotia · beach
- Langley BeachPrince Edward Island · beach
- Bayswater BeachNova Scotia · beach
- MacPhees ShorePrince Edward Island · beach
- Beach Meadows BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Poverty BeachPrince Edward Island · beach
- Betsys BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Shooting Gallery ShorePrince Edward Island · beach
- Big BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Black Point BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Blacksmiths BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Blanche BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Blue BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Boyds BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Broad Cove BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Brooks BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Carleton Village ShoreNova Scotia · beach
- Caroline BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Causeway BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Cherrys BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Christies BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Clam Harbour BeachClam Harbour · Nova Scotia · beach
- Conrad BeachNova Scotia · beach
- Conrods BeachLower East Chezzetcook · Nova Scotia · beach
- Cooks BeachNova Scotia · beach
What's in this layer
Every beach in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Beaches and sandy shores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in Canada?
This layer holds 65,155 beaches in Canada, the most of them in Nunavut. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each beach?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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