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The 10 best beaches in Canada

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Country Motto: From Sea to Sea

Canada is not just about the freezing cold, maple syrup and poutine! Canada has some nice beaches too worth visiting during the summer months. Below we explore 10 of the best beaches in Canada.

1. Melmerby Beach Provincial Park – Nova Scotia

Melmerby

This is the best beach in Canada in our estimation. It is known for having beautiful golden sands, warm waters averaging 19 degrees in the summer. The beach measures at an estimated 2km. It has a lot of soft sand to play and relax.

2. Brackley Beach – Prince Edward Island

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Brackley beach is one of my personal favourites. Kids love to come here and make sand castles and run around. It is one of the best beaches in Prince Edward Island.

3. Martinique Beach – Nova Scotia

Martinique

If you love paddle boarding or surfing, then you should definitely come to Martinique beach – and if you have a dog, bring him/her if it is possible, they will love it here.

4. Parlee Beach – Pointe-du-Chêne, New Brunswick

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Parlee beach is one of the best beaches in Canada, a fun beach with a lot of fun activities to do; surfing, build sand castles, play volleyball, etc. It is said that Parlee Beach has the warmest salt water in all of Canada. This beautiful beach overlooks the Northumberland Strait, which separates New Brunswick and Nova Scotia from Prince Edward Island.

5. Wasaga Beach – Provincial Park, Ontario

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Located in the most populous province in Canada, Ontario – Wasaga beach is one of the best beaches in Canada. This beach sees an estimated 1 million visitors every year. During summertime, the beach attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year. The beach holds a unique status of being the longest freshwater beach in the world.

6. Cox Bay – Tofino, British Columbia

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Coxy Bay beach is a very popular beach destination in Canada. It attracts a lot of families and surf lovers and when he tide is low, you can find barnacles and sea stars.

7. Long Beach – Tofino, British Columbia

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Appropriately named, this beach is very long, perfect for those who like to go on long walks or running. If you have a drone, be prepared to take breath taking and stunning pictures. It is one of the most scenic beaches in Canada.

8. Devonshire Beach – Provincial Park, Alberta

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Devonshire Beach is not only one of the best beaches in Alberta but it is one of the best beaches in all of Canada. It is over 1.5 kilometres long and has soft beautiful sand. This beach attracts a lot of people.

9. Bennett Beach – Carcross, Yukon

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Located all the way in the Canadian territory of the Yukon, this is a beautiful and quiet beach with breathtaking views of the mountains so don’t forget your camera!

10. Grand Beach – Manitoba

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Grand Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Canada attracting families and groups of friends from across the country. It is right along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest lakes in Canada.

10 Best Beaches in Brazil

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Country’s Motto: Order and Progress

Braaaazil, the land of mountains, islands, beaches and beautiful people. Brazil is one of the most popular destinations in the world. It has a along history, rich culture and tradition. If you are from The United States and Canada, you no longer need a VISA to visit Brazil.

Below are the best beaches in Brazil. If you think we missed one, let us know in the comments section.

#1 Copacabana Beach – Rio de Janeiro

This world class beach is one of the best beach in the world. Copacabana attracts tourists from all over the world. The beach is about 4.5 KM and is one of the most important sites in Rio (same say the most important). Huge beach with lots of kiosks, cafes, hotels, and much, much more along the beach. Keep all your valuables at your hotels or airbnb’s though because this beach is very crowded and you might get pick pocketed. Is it safe? Yes, but just be careful with your belongings. Also do not go at night, definitely not safe at night. Definitely a MUST visit.

#2 Ipanema Beach – Rio de Janeiro

Many say that Ipanema beach is the nicest beach in all of Rio, even nicer than Copacabana. It is more relaxed and not as overcrowded as Copa (yes there are lots of people but manageable), and it has clean water, good infrastructure and great vibes. Because the water is cold, and waves are high, we do not recommend you swim but surf here instead. Great sunsets and definitely a top 5 beach in Brazil.

#3 Jericoacoara

Jericoacoara

Recognized as one of the top 10 beaches in the world by The Washington Post, Jericoacoara is our top 3 is beach one this list. The magnificent beach is famous for its water activities such as board surfing, kite surfing, and more. It is a fun beach destination with more of a local vibe than the first two beach listed above.

4# Lençóis Maranhenses, Maranhão

Lençóis Maranhenses, Maranhão

Lençóis is not like your typical beach, It is in fact a National Park! But this place is so beautiful… so unique and interesting that we had to include it in the top 5. The place is filled with blue logons surrounded by white beautiful sands. It is without question, one of the most beautiful places in the world and we highly recommend.

#5 Galés Beach, Maragogi

Galés Beach, Maragogi

Another special place, coral reefs as far as the eye can see. This is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see in your life. Natural pools, Coconut palms and a plethora of eateries to choose from, this massive beach has a lot to offer. The sand is not quite as good as the options above but this beach is nice and the natural pools compensate for any cons.

6# Gonzaga beach (Santos) Beach

This beach has soft beautiful sand, some of the best in Brazil. The waters are calm and beautiful, but keep in mind that it gets hot here, so I recommend you bring a hat and a bottle of water if need. It is a fun place to be; expect to see people playing beach volleyball, walking their top, and all the fun beach activities you can expect.

7# Praia do Forno (Oven’s Beach)

My friend who went to this beach said “this is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen in my life“. It is easy to see why he felt that way, this beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Crystal clear waters, peaceful and very relaxing. An excellent place to take pictures for you instagram models out there or YouTubers.

8# Baia do Sancho – Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

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This beach is a hidden gem in Brazil because most people don’t talk about it, but Baia do Sancho is a great beach. It has clear crystal turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, etc. It is so peaceful and quiet here, it will be sure to put your mind at ease especially for those of you who have NO interest in overcrowded beaches like Copacabana or Ipanema.

9# Taipus de Fora, Marau, Bahia

Taipus de Fora, Marau, Bahia

This beach is clean, and beautiful. It is consistently voted as one of the top 10 beaches in Brazil. This beach is a paradise for a lot of people with calm waters, and palm trees as far as the eye can see. The beach has clean, beautiful sand.

10# Antunes Beach – Maragogi, Brazil

Even those it is last one this list, a lot of people argue that Antunes Beach is the most beautiful beach in Brazil. Just a few years ago, it was a quiet secluded beach to now being one of the most crowded beaches in Brazil. The water is crystal clear and the temperature is excellent. No aggressive waves because of the reef so it is quiet and great for swimming.

10 Best Beaches in Mexico

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Mexico is known for a lot of things, and one of those things are the beaches. Mexico has some of the best beaches in the world as well as natural beauty. Any of the locations below would be an excellent beach vacation whether you are a couple, a family or traveling by yourself.

1# Tulum

Tulum Beach in Mexico

Tulum beach is ranked by almost everyone as the best beach destination in Mexico. Also known as Paraiso (paradise), the beach is beautiful, clean and has crystal clear waters, and is very long… so, plenty of enough space for everyone to find some tranquility and peace. Also thanks to Tulum’s archaeological site (ruins of an ancient Mayan port city), the beach is one of the most popular in the world.

2# Cancun

The very popular Cancun.

Cancun is so popular that you would think it is the best beach in Mexico. Well, it is definitely in the top 3, but it is not the best. It is an amazingly beautiful beach though, one of the best in the world. It is a world class beach with crystal clear waters, and beautiful sand. But due to its popularity, Cancun is a very touristy beach destination and for good reason.

3# Cozumel

The beautiful Cozumel

Without question, Cozumel island is home to some of the best beaches in Mexico. Cruize ships, scuba diving, snorkeling, marine life, beautiful nature, crystal clear waters and so much more. One of mexico’s hidden jewels.

4# Playa del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen is breath taking.

It is blessed with several beaches. Some of the best in the countries. Spacious enough for sports activities such as baseball, and others. Very famous, so expect to see a lot of foreigners.

5# Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres

Many say Isla Mujeres is too touristy, but it is perfect for families and couples who just want to relax and have fun. Come and check it out!

6# Puerto Vallarta

Puerto_Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta is a very busy beach, one of the busiest in the country and reminds me a lot of the Dominican Republic‘s Puerto Plata since both cities have a Malecon – a promenade for walkers along the ocean. It is also similar to Miami beach with apartments and hotels lining the beach, so you can imagine the views when you wake up in the morning!

7# Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas in Mexico

A lot famous celebrities like to sneak away to Cabo San Lucas, and has a lot of beautiful and luxurious resorts and hotels. Not just one but Cabo has several beaches you can choose from.

8# Akumal Beach

Akumal is one of the best beaches in Mexico.

It is so nice here, that sea turtles love to come here and lay their eggs. Located in the Riviera Maya, it is a beautiful beach, and has a blend of both locals and tourists. It is also one of the most underrated beaches in all of Mexico. Welcome to Akumal beach… we are confident you will have a great time here.

9# Sayulita

Sayulita Beach in Mexico

Sayulita is an excellent beach for surfing and as such, it attracts a lot of professional and amateur surfers from all over the world. It has a cool and relaxed vibe, restaurants and bars on the beach. A lot of action and activities at night.

10# Yelapa

Yelapa

The only way to get to Yelapa is by boat. Peaceful and quiet beach, with almost everything you need including good quality restaurant options.