intermediate
Gillies Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Shelter Point Regional Park (Beach A)
Shelter Point Regional Park Beach A offers Pacific Ocean swimming in British Columbia with cold saltwater and rocky beach typical of west coast conditions. This intermediate spot suits swimmers prepared for cold water temperatures and occasional strong currents common to Vancouver Island. Wear a wetsuit and check tide tables for safest entry during slack water periods.
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Details
- Location
- Gillies Bay, British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 49.6544, -124.4667