intermediate
Gold River, British Columbia, Canada

Big Bend Beach

Big Bend Beach in Gold River is a remote Pacific saltwater beach with moderate ocean conditions suited to intermediate swimmers seeking wilderness coastal experience. The Vancouver Island west coast setting provides dramatic scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. Check local conditions and tide tables as this exposed beach can develop challenging surf and currents.

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Big Bend Beach

49.7400, -126.0805

Details

Location
Gold River, British Columbia, Canada
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
49.7400, -126.0805

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