Two BC seaside spots make list of top 10 travel escapes in Canada
We love it when places in BC are named in a list of the best spots to visit in Canada, but it’s even better when we get not only one nod — but two.
Maclean’s magazine released its list of “The Great Escapes: 10 Places to Visit in Canada Right Now,” and two coastal communities were recognized for being hidden-gem locations.
The Canadian magazine rounded up its well-respected writers across the country to compile the results, which include Whitehorse, Yukon; Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatchewan; Windsor, Ontario; and St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Here at home, Sechelt made the cut of the top 10 because it “offers the best of BC’s Sunshine Coast—with a touch of hippie charm.”
Perfect for a laid-back getaway and a top spot for incredible eats, the location also boasts easy access from Vancouver with just a short 30-minute ferry ride and drive from Horseshoe Bay Terminal.
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While Tofino is often named a once-in-a-lifetime tourism destination, its neighbour Ucluelet is placed on Maclean’s list as being a “hideaway” perfect for storm watchers.
“Ucluelet has luxurious food, plenty of pampering, and a front-row seat to the Pacific Coast’s gorgeous squalls,” the article reads in part.
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We have to agree with that! Big Beach is among our favourite West Coast spots and the Lighthouse Loop is always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, Ucluelet is just a short drive to Chesterman Beach for some legendary (and chilly) surf lessons. It’s truly an incredible getaway.
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