Two Canadian beaches named among the top 100 in the world
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Famous brewer Corona is marking its centennial with a celebration of 100 leading beaches across the globe, including two in Canada.
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The beer brand's Corona Beach 100, a curated listed and interactive guide to the hottest waterside destinations, has recognized Little Cove Beach in Ontario and Cox Bay Beach in British Columbia for their 'natural beauty' and ability to 'inspire Canadians' connection to nature.'
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'This anniversary is not just a celebration of our legacy but also a call for consumers to embrace their beach side, both now and for the next 100 years,' he said.
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'As Canada's weather shifts to best enjoy the beach, we hope Canadians take advantage of flocking to our nation's many beaches this summer and consider a specific visit to Tofino and Tobermory to celebrate a century of cheers with Corona.'
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Cox Bay, located just outside Tofino on Vancouver Island, was lauded as the 'kind of beach you feel in your bones before your feet hit the sand.' Describing its shoreline as 'wide, raw and alive,' the guide said it 'doesn't pretend to be tropical. It's colder, quieter, wilder — and better for it.'
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Meanwhile, Little Cove is tucked into a cove along the shore of Lake Huron, part of the Bruce Peninsula National Park, exuding 'Mediterranean energy' with squeaky soft sand, sun-dappled limestone and azure shallows.
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