Chesterman Beach

Canada / British Columbia / Ucluelet /
Chesterman Beach stretches for over 3 km, sweeping out to Frank Island, and then northward to the Wickaninnish Inn. The beach gets its name from John Phillip Chesterman who was an early white settler to the area. He acquired crown grants for the area in 1915 and lived on a homestead on the inlet side across from the beach that now bears his name. John Chesterman was a coxswain of the Tofino lifeboat and was a budding prospector trying to develop a copper and gold mine on Meares Island.
Chesterman Beach has been rated as one of the top 10 places in North America to learn surfing and has something to offer for both pro and beginner alike.
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Coordinates:   49°6'59"N   125°53'48"W
This article was last modified 13 years ago