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Travel and Tourism information for
Saratoga Beach, Vancouver Island, BC
Saratoga Beach.
The popular resort area of Saratoga Beach, located at the
mouth of the Oyster River at the far north end of the Comox Valley, is considered by many
vacationers as one of the prime beaches on sheltered east coast
of Vancouver Island. The tide along this part of the coast goes out for over a quarter of a mile, creating a
sandy oceanfront playground perfect for children. The gently sloping beach
extends for more than a mile into the calm waters of the Strait of
Georgia, creating safe, warm and shallow swimming conditions, free
from deep water, strong currents, deep water or powerboat traffic. Saratoga
Beach is flanked by popular Miracle Beach Provincial Park to the
south and Oyster
River Regional Park to the north.
Climate
Saratoga Beach, and the Comox Valley in general has short, mild winters and warm,
dry summers.
Travel
The Old Island Highway, also known as the "Oceanside
Route" ( BC Highway #19A ) passes through Saratoga Beach about
25 minutes north of the central Comox Valley city of Courtenay, and
15 minutes south of Campbell River.
The Comox Valley has something for everyone: culture,
scenic beauty, numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, mild climate
and a relaxed lifestyle are all here to enjoy.
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Saratoga Beach
unincorporated area within Comox-Strathcona regional district
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