South Surrey beach among Canada’s most beautiful

South Surrey beach among Canada’s most beautiful

Published 11:02 am Tuesday, August 4, 2026

By Tricia Leslie/Peace Arch News

A South Surrey beach has made a Top 10 list of best beaches in the entire country.

New research from Spin Casino has revealed that Crescent Beach is among Canada’s best beaches for the second year running.

The research compared visitor ratings, reviews and mentions of the phrases “beautiful,” “clean,” “peaceful,” and “romantic” to find out which beaches in Canada offer the best overall experience, a Spin Casino release noted, adding it analyzed data from TripAdvisor to find 50 of the top beaches across the seven provinces with coastlines (excluding Yukon).

Known for its waterfront path and a long pier for walking and fishing, Crescent Beach ranks sixth among the top beach destinations, holding its place from last year’s research, the release shared.

With an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five, from 589 reviews above four stars, the beach is considered one of Canada’s most popular destinations for families and couples alike.

It had the second-highest number of reviews nationally for “romantic” from guests, with people citing it as a hidden gem at sunset.

Chesterman Beach in Tofino, British Columbia, continued its winning streak as Canada’s top beach destination for 2026. Known for its pristine sands and Pacific Ocean views, it topped the charts with the highest number of four-star and five-star ratings on TripAdvisor with 37 per cent of the reviews describing the beach as ‘beautiful’, while also earning the top spot for ‘romantic’ mentions.

Hosting the world’s largest baymouth barrier dune formation, Sandbanks Provincial Park in Picton, Ont., also held its rank as second in the list, while Rathrevor Beach Provincial Park in Parksville, B.C. came in third place.

“Canada’s beaches attract millions of visitors every year, especially during the summer months, and it’s no surprise that Crescent Beach is one of the favourites,” the release said. “Thanks to the country’s average temperatures falling between a comfortable 20° C and 25° C, the warm waters and light coastal breezes make it an ideal time for visitors to explore the shores. These top destinations showcase the very best of Canada’s natural beauty.”