August 2019 Issue #32 August 2019 Issue #32 | Page 91

Skaha Beach, Penticton,
British Columbia
The Okanagan valley has some of
the most beautiful beaches around,
but family-friendly Skaha Beach is
exceptional. On the south end, you’ll
see teenagers setting up beach vol-
leyball nets and kids running around
the adjoining big grassy park, which
has picnic tables, tennis and basket-
ball courts, a watersplash park, and a
playground marina.
Wow factor: During Penticton’s annual
Peachfest in August, Skaha Beach is
the site of a sand art competition, and
the beach is dotted with intricate cre-
ations worth checking out.
Parlee Beach, Parlee
Beach Provincial Park,
Pointe-du-Chêne, New
Brunswick
Known for having the warmest
salt water north of Virginia, up to
half a million people flock to this
beach every summer. Throw in
festivals, beach volleyball and
sand-sculpture competitions, and
you’ve got a beach ball.
Wow factor: The world’s largest
lobster (OK, it’s a 90-tonne stat-
ue) is in Rotary Park.
Where it’s at: The park is on
Route 133 at the Shediac resort
area.
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