August 2019 Issue #32 August 2019 Issue #32 | Page 92

Singing Sands Beach,
Basin Head Provincial
Park, Souris, Prince Ed-
ward Island
The perfectly shaped silica and quartz
sand makes the “squeaking” sound on
these pristine beaches on P.E.I.’s east
coast. Souris has lots of cool places to
stay, and there’s plenty of great golfing
nearby, too. P.E.I. has more than 800
km of beach, but this is our favourite.
Wow factor: The water is warm
(around 21 degrees) and the solitude
is serene.
Where it’s at: From Charlottetown,
head northeast on Highway 2 until it
turns into Highway 16 near Souris.
Cobourg Beach,
Cobourg, Ontario
Lake Ontario isn’t known for its
crystal-clear waters, but Cobourg
beach is a way-less-gross al-
ternative to Toronto beaches for
the city-dweller with a car. It has
plenty of soft sand and a clean
shoreline.
Wow factor: They sell legendary
hot dogs by the beach.
Where it’s at: An hour and a half
drive east of Toronto, near Port
Hope.
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