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• Qualicum Beach of British Columbia, is one of the “grande dames” of Canadian seaside destinations and a traditional beach resort town. Its location and sandy beaches make it a popular spot for swimming and beachcombing. It offers lovely views of the Strait of Georgia, the Texada and Lasqueti Islands, as well as the Coast Mountain Range. • Brackley Beach, located in Prince Edward Island National Park, offers long stretches of pristine sandy beaches and majestic dunes of the sort that enthusiasts of the “Anne of Green Gables” miniseries are sure to recognize. But look for conservation measures along the dunes: unique flora and fauna are protected by National Parks’ initiatives all along the shoreline. • Set against verdant old-growth forests and punctuated by giant rock monoliths, including Haystack Rock, quaint and kid-friendly Cannon Beach lies just 80 miles (129 km) west of Portland, Oregon. While the Pacific waters here are often too cold for swimming, kite flying, along with tide pooling and sandcastle building, reign supreme on this wide sandy shore. The kites sold at the town’s weathered cedar-clad shops make the perfect summer vacation souvenir. • Eastern vacationers flock to Cape May every summer. Victorian-house-lined streets might not be what comes to mind when you think of going “down the Shore,” but this National Historic District in southern New Jersey is full of surprises. Indeed, while Cape May has the beautiful expanse of beach and requisite ice-cream shops for visitors, it also boasts boutique hotels, horse-drawn carriage rides and a top-rated, seafood-centric culinary scene bound to please grown-ups. • It’s no wonder that after all these years the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts still lures families in droves. After all, aren’t vast beaches, pounding surf and fried seafood what vacation dreams are made of? But of all the Cape’s beaches, the National Seashore’s Coast Guard Beach stands out, not only for the large waves begging to be body surfed, but also for its educational and natural attractions. • The City of Myrtle Beach is in the center of what is called the Grand Strand, a 60-mile (97 km) strip of beach on the South Carolina coast. In the last 25 years, Myrtle Beach has developed into one of the premier resort destinations on the east coast. Continued on page 7!
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