Saratoga Beach and Miracle Beach BC: Saratoga Beach and Miracle Beach combine for some of the best sandy beach combing conditions found on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The combined beaches, arguably, are one of the most spectacular stretches of sandy beaches in Canada. The massive beaches are layered in refined white weathered sand and crushed sea shells with driftwood scattered along the shoreline for as far as the eye can see.

The west coast destination of Saratoga Beach and Miracle Beach is an ideal spot to enjoy long walks, read a good book, take part in some bird watching or to launch a kayak. The skies are often patrolled by marine birds while the ocean views may include passing cruise ships, lit up, late at night. These popular scenic beaches have oceans that recede over a 1/4 of a mile during low tide leaving behind miles of wet compressed sand.

Saratoga Beach and Miracle Beach , at low tides, create many shallow tidal pools filled with marine activity. The beaches have become a playground for a family or a sole refuge for the individual looking to relax and unwind. All seasons bring new colors to the sky creating mystic seascapes. Walking the beaches in the winter or summer breeds life time memories.

Explore the miles of shoreline and collect sea shells along the coastlines of both of these beautiful beaches. There are times when you might be the only explorer on the beach and then time when there are many. It is always a fun filled day enjoying seaside snoozes, morning sunsets and ocean waves crashing.

The beaches at night, at times, are covered in sand castles that were built during the day during the low tides. At night they melt into the ocean.

How to Get to Saratoga & Miracle Beach:  is only 245 km (153 mi) north of Victoria. If starting from Victoria travel north, up island, along Hwy 1. When you reach the Parksville area you may decide to turn onto any one of the two main highways - Hwy 19A (Oceanside Route) or Hwy 1 as it turns into Hwy 19 (new Inland Route). The Inland Route is quicker but not as much marine scenery as the Oceanside Route.

The turn off to Saratoga and Miracle Beaches is at the #144 exit. Regardless of your travel preference, once reaching the Courtenay and Comox Valley area you are only 25 km (16 mi) from Saratoga Beach and Miracle Beach. Adventurers can be up on Mt. Washington in 30 minutes. Come and visit on our picturesque beaches swallowing up the soothing atmosphere and ocean wilderness.