Tribune Bay Beach
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Tribune Bay, located on Hornby Island in BC, is a popular day-use destination and a provincial park known for its warm, shallow waters and fine white sand beach, making it ideal for swimming and picnicking.

Boasting close to 1 km of fine white sand beach, the south-facing Tribune Bay is easily one of the most spectacular on the east side of Vancouver Island. Here, shallow waters meet near tropical temperatures during the summer, and the bay is considered to be one of the warmest saltwater swimming areas in B.C.  It's considered one of the warmest saltwater swimming areas in BC. The park features a crescent-shaped beach, spring wildflowers, and opportunities for various activities like canoeing, fishing, hiking, and tennis.

No pets allowed, but Little Tribune Bay is pet-friendly and off-leash for well-behaved ones.

Note: Little Tribune Bay is a clothing-optional beach.

3 h

Free

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