As many Canadians choose to stay north of the border this summer, Postmedia Travel will be publishing a series of stories highlighting the best that Canada has to offer. This week we look at Canada’s best beaches.

Canada isn’t exactly known for sun-soaked shorelines, but our magnificent coastlines and lakeshores are hiding glorious sandy treasures . From Caribbean-blue waters to sweeping dunes and rugged coastal gems, Canada delivers unexpectedly spectacular beach experiences.

Discover these reader- and expert-approved slices of paradise where you can surf epic waves, lounge on pristine sand, and yes — even enjoy surprisingly warm swimming waters in our northern nation .

You can climb massive sandy mountains at Dunes Beach in Sandbanks Provincial Park. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES

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