This is your guide to dozens of spectacular and often hidden beaches on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island between Qualicum and the Malahat. While some of them are well used by people living nearby, many are virtually impossible to find without combing through official maps and back-road guides. From tiny rocky coves to broad sandy beaches, these public-access spots are enormously diverse.

Just as important as finding these spots is knowing what to expect. Thus each location is accompanied by detailed information that any beach explorer should know before setting out. Is the beach a few level steps from a vehicle or down a high, steep bank? Is the beach suitable for children? Large groups? Kayakers?

All of these questions and many more are answered in this book, which includes Theos hand-drawn maps, photographs and artwork.

• Watch sea lions in the winter (Higginson Road)
• Paint one of the few great views of Mt. Arrowsmith—go before noon for dramatic light (Rowland Road)
• Head to the most child-friendly beach between Crofton and the Malahat (Cherry Point Nature Park)
• Splash and swim in warm water over sand (Benwalden Road)

Refresh your pleasure in the shore and head out to picnic, play, launch kayaks, watch winter storms or just enjoy the waves.

这是你的指南，介绍温哥华岛东部海岸在科利库姆和马拉哈特之间的几十个壮观而又经常被隐藏的海滩。虽然其中一些海滩被住在附近的人使用得很好，但如果不通过官方地图和后路指南，几乎不可能找到许多海滩。从微小的岩石海湾到宽阔的沙滩，这些可供公众使用的景点有很大的多样性。

与找到这些景点同样重要的是知道该怎么做。因此，每个地点都有详细的信息，任何海滩探险者在出发前都应该知道。海滩是离汽车几步之遥，还是在高而陡峭的岸边？该海滩是否适合儿童？大型团体？皮划艇运动员？

所有这些问题以及更多的问题都会在这本书中得到解答，其中包括西奥斯的手绘地图、照片和艺术作品。

观察冬季的海狮（希金森路）

画出阿罗史密斯山为数不多的美景之一--在中午之前去欣赏戏剧性的光线（罗兰德路）。

前往克罗夫顿和马拉哈特之间最适合儿童的海滩（樱桃点自然公园）。

在沙地上的温水中嬉戏和游泳（Benwalden Road）。

在岸边养精蓄锐，出去野餐、玩耍、发射皮划艇、观看冬季风暴或只是享受海浪的乐趣。