vancouver island swimming spots

+ so pretty + very clear water + deep enough to jump and dive - super cold - can be very busy

+ not too busy in certain places + sand at low tide + great for dogs - rocks at high tide - not great for swimming

+ good for a quick dip - not a beach - boat launch

+ sand + good for a beach day - a lot of algae at high tide - lots of people

+ lots of soft sand + good for a beach day - have to walk 1km on sand during low tide - freezing cold water

+ so pretty + very clear water + nice temperature + cool fish to dive down to - steep hills /w ropes to get there - busy in the day - go around 5:30ish on a weekday

+ nice temperature + clear, pretty water + spots to jump from high up - big rocks that you have to climb - strong current - very busy on weekends