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You Can Find One Of The World’s Largest Dunes Next To This Ontario Beach Oasis

A 12-kilometre stretch of white sand! 😍

Sandbanks Provincial Park Has One Of The World's Largest Dunes
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Your travel bucket list is about to get a little longer. Did you know Sandbanks Provincial Park is home to the world's largest baymouth barrier dune?

The stunning natural wonder along Lake Ontario is 12-kilometres wide and was formed by glaciers 12,500 years ago.

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Here, you can go on an easy 2.5-kilometre hike following the Sandbanks Dunes Trail, which will take you through the sandy landscape.

Off the main path, you can also find a 1-kilometre loop where there are no barriers blocking your view.

Then you can cool off by swimming in the bright blue water of Dunes Beach, which is just a few steps away.

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Price: $10.84 per vehicle

Address: 3004 County Rd. 12, Picton, ON

Why You Need To Go: There are three different incredible beaches and multiple hiking trails at the park to discover.

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

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  • Stephanie White
    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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