Place to visit
Grand Beach, Canada: what it is and when to go
Grand Beach is a beach in Canada (Grand Marais). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach · Beaches
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 1,224 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.56088, -96.62199
What it is and where
Grand Beach is a beach in Canada (Grand Marais). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The historic Dakota name for this section of shoreline is "Bdehuta Ṭeḣika", which translates to "Difficult Lakeshore".
It is in Grand Marais, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 2.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.56088, -96.62199; the nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 1,224 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grand Beach is June to September.
- JanBetter not8:14
- FebBetter not9:47
- MarBetter not11:33
- AprPossible13:33
- MayPossible15:15
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecBetter not7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- East Beaches Heritage WingMuseum2.1 km
- Lake Winnipeg AquariumWith kids · Wildlife2.1 km
- Grand Beach Provincial ParkProvincial park in Manitoba2.7 km
- Patricia Beach Provincial ParkProvincial park in Manitoba15 km
- Brokenhead Wetland Ecological ReserveEcological reserve in Manitoba20 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Beaches
- English Bay, Vancouver: bay in British Columbia, Canada
- Hanlan's Point Beach: Nude beach in Toronto, Canada
- Wreck Beach: beach in British Columbia, Canada
- Chick Island: island in Essex County, Ontario, Canada
- Locarno Beach: beach in British Columbia, Canada
- Clock Tower Beach: urban beach in the Old Port of Montreal
Every Canada place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Beach?
It is a beach in Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Grand Beach?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Grand Beach?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 1,224 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have East Beaches Heritage Wing, Lake Winnipeg Aquarium, Grand Beach Provincial Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Grand Marais5 places to see in and around Grand Marais, Canada: Grand Beach Provincial Park, Patricia Beach Provincial Park, Grand Beach. Best time: May to October.
- Beaches62 places for beaches in Canada, from English Bay, Vancouver to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylig
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Grand Beach on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.