Ontario’s Unbelievable Crystal-Clear Beach Oasis Is Like A Trip To The Bahamas

Swim in turquoise water. 🌊
Staff Writer

You might do a double-take when you see photos of this crystal-clear Ontario beach with brilliant turquoise water.

While it looks like it belongs in the Bahamas, this dreamy oasis is Tobermory's Little Cove Beach.

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The cobbled shoreline is the perfect escape from the city when you need to cool down in the summer, as you can swim in the refreshingly brisk water.

Here you can easily spend the entire day floating in some of the clearest blue water you have ever seen.

Before you start planning your road trip to see it for yourself, make sure to arrive early as the parking lot fills up quickly, especially on weekends.

Little Cove Beach

Price: Free parking

Address: 237 Little Cove Rd., Tobermory, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is the ultimate summer destination, as you can relax in the sparkling aqua waves and then go hiking at the nearby trails.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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