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Canada · British Columbia

Best beaches in Cortes Island

6 ranked beaches in Cortes Island, British Columbia

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Cortes Island

  1. 1

    Carrington Bay Beach

    Lesser-known sandy beach with tranquil natural setting

    7.0
  2. 2

    Hague Lake Beach

    Calm sheltered beach-like shoreline near popular lake area

    7.0
  3. 3

    Hollyhock Beach

    Quiet retreat beach near holistic center with peaceful setting

    7.0
  4. 4

    Mansons Landing Beach

    Community beach with warm shallow water and easy access

    7.0
  5. 5

    Smelt Bay Beach

    Warm shallow waters and white shell sand make it a standout

    7.0
  6. 6

    Squirrel Cove Beach

    Unique lagoon-style beach with turquoise tones

    7.0

What makes Cortes Island's beaches stand out?

Cortes Island sits in British Columbia, Canada and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Cortes Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.