BEST KITE-SURF SPOTS IN CANADA

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The Top 20 Kite spots in Canada:

Zuanich Park

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Park with plenty of open space, and ideal laminar wind coming off the bay. Good chance to meet other folks flying all kinds of kites - occasionally, even paragliders ground handling.

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Cumberland Bay - City Beach

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It is great Kiting  and Windsurfing Spot for South and South East Wind.

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Cherry Beach

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Soccer Fields

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Lots of open space for kiting when there's no soccer being played. 

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Squalicum Fields

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Room to fly kites when the fields are open. 

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Bay View Park

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Bayside park with plenty of room for kite flying. 

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Keswick

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Reeder Beach

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Level: Intermediate, Expert

Type: River

Water type: Chop, Small wave

Water hazards: Ships

Water quality: Cloudy

Infos: Chop and small waves.

Beach type & size: Sand - Small

Infos: Very long, sandy beach, about 120ft wide. Look out for driftwood.

Identified hazards: Concrete, Other

Beachgoer: None

Weather specificities: Warm water from late May until September/October. Full wetsuit 3-4mm from October to late May. Shorties in the summer months. Possible all year.

Wind type: Thermal

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Access description: by Car - From Portland drive northwest on 30 towards Saint Helens. Turn off to Sauvie Island. By a pass if you have none. After you crossed the bridge the street curves left, after the curve turn left onto NW Gillihan Road and follow the street for a while. Once the street ends and you can go only left or right, turn right. This is the NW Reeder Road. Follow it for about 6 miles. Then you will find a parking to the left. Park here, and walk to the beach.

Accommodations: Food, Parking

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Birch Bay

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Great beach for flying kites. Just have to be mindful and courteous of the other people, enjoying the park. 

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Hood River Event Site

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Prescott Beach

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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert

Type: River

Water type: Flat, Chop

Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Stakes

Water quality: Cloudy

Infos: Columbia River. Pretty flat on the sides, big chop in the middle. Watch for shipping traffic (lots of it through here.) Current pushes you upwind on dominant wind direction (NW). River runs SE to NW. Trojan nuclear reactor (shutdown now) is about 2 miles up river. Flat and choppy. Not too much swell or big chop.

Beach type & size: Sand - Small

Infos: Half mile of sandy beach, few obstacles. Not very wide. Watch for fisherman/kids playing. Parking right next to beach. Sand is less dusty/dirty than Jones, and no vehicles on the beach.

Identified hazards: None

Beachgoer: July, August

Weather specificities: Usually not as warm as Portland, but not as cold as the coast either. Check St. Helens temps.

Wind type: Thermal

Wind specificities: This spot benefits from some of the strong west winds that Jones Beach gets, but its a little closer to Portland than Jones (by about a half hour). It also benefits from the North wind that Sauvies Island gets, in the afternoons in the summer this is what fills in and makes the place solid. The winds are stronger than Sauvies, but also gustier. I've been powered on a 12m here when Sauvies was still flat. Good any time NW wind is blowing. Check NW Weather forecast for Jones. You can also check the Scappoose sensor to see how strong the North wind is. The wind usually starts at 3pm and goes till 8 or 9pm. You can usually count on wind if there is a 10 temp difference between Astoria and Portland.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Access description: by Car - On highway 30, about 1 hour west of Portland. Look for sign that says Prescott Beach (will be on the right if coming from Portland.) From Portland go down Highway 30 past St Helens and Goble, you will see the Trojan reactor, that means your getting close.

Specific rules: Fees

Extra: $2.00 day use fee. Don't upset the fisherman, they were here before us! The guy who runs the place is real nice and we'd like to keep him happy with the kiter crowd.

Accommodations: Toilet, Parking

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Petite-Lameque

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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert

Type: Ocean

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave

Water hazards: Shells

Water quality: Clean

Infos: Excellent flat water.

Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Medium

Identified hazards: None

Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September, October

Wind type: Thermal, Frontal

Wind specificities: The wind blows a bit stronger here due to a channel effect.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

Access description: by Car - Drive onto Ile Lameque and follow signs to Petite-Lameque.

Specific rules: None

Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

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Place de Ste-Luce

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Level: Intermediate, Expert

Type: Ocean

Water type: Small wave, Medium wave

Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents

Beach type & size: Rocks - Big

Identified hazards: Rocks

Beachgoer: June, July, August, September, October

Weather specificities: The water temperature is around 4-6C in the mid-summer.

Wind type: Frontal

Wind specificities: Do not ride here with offshore winds.

Best months: June, July, August, September, October

Access description: by Car -

Specific rules: None

Nightlife: Go to Rimouski and you will have all what you need.

Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking

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Montrose Beach

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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert

Type: Lake

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave

Infos: On N, NW winds the water is choppy and smooth on NE, ENE and E winds.

Beach type & size: Sand - Medium

Infos: It is a fairly big beach length and width wise. The sandy beach has some broken glass so care should be taken for your gear and feet.

Identified hazards: Other

Beachgoer: July, August

Weather specificities: Water temp. in summer is around 65F and fall season (October and November) is around 50F.

Wind type: Thermal

Wind specificities: The beach is good for wind directions that are: N, NW, NE, ENE and SE winds. The Chicago winds are lake effect thermal winds which are more difficult to predict vs. trade winds. They are also gustier and change direction instantaneously. Kiters and windsurfers will normally be out when the winds are blowing 10-20 knots. Chicago winds are also more dense making them stronger then warm winds. Summer is generally offshore due to SW/W winds. Fall/spring is generally on/sideonshore and winds are 10-20 knots in average. About 2-3 riding days every 10 days.

Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November

Access description: by Car - Head towards downtown Chicago. Head east towards the lake. The Lake side highway is called Lake Shore drive (LSD). Head towards the north side of the city using LSD and exit Montrose Ave. Head east until you hit the beach. There will be a big flag pole which will give you and idea of the wind direction. Approx. just under 20 miles from both airports.

Specific rules: License

Extra: New rules for kitesurfers (test phase): 1. Only PASA or IKO Level II (Intermediate) Certified Kiteboarders will be allowed to kite at Montrose Beach. This prohibits teaching kiteboarding or flying `traction` kites with students on Montrose Beach. 2. All Kiteboarders will follow generally accepted Kiteboarding Safety Practices and use attached Kite Safety Leashes. (No grab handles) 100 Foot Safety Zone from Occupied Beaches, Piers, and other Facilities while riding. 3. Kiteboarding allowed when bathing areas are closed. 4. Kiteboarding may be allowed by the Captain of the Guards at other times. This will apply if the Test Plan is approved.

Accommodations: Shower, Toilet, Food

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Baie de Valois

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Level: Intermediate, Expert

Type: Lake

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop

Water quality: Cloudy

Beach type & size: Grass, Rocks - Small

Identified hazards: Rocks, Stones, Trees, Road

Wind type: Frontal

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December

Access description: by Car -

Specific rules: Zones

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Accommodations: Shop, Repair

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Nesika Beach

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Level: Intermediate, Expert

Type: Ocean

Water type: Medium wave

Water hazards: Animals

Water quality: Clean

Beach type & size: Sand - Small

Identified hazards: None

Beachgoer: None

Wind type: Thermal

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Access description: by Car -

Specific rules: None

Accommodations: Toilet, Parking

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Chateauguay

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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert

Type: Lake

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop

Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships

Water quality: Clean

Beach type & size: Sand - Small

Identified hazards: Bystanders

Beachgoer: June, July, August

Wind type: Frontal

Access description: by Car -

Accommodations: Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

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Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert

Type: Ocean

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop

Water hazards: Buoys, Stones, Shells

Water quality: Clean

Infos: Tide, choppy water, can also be flat behind the dam.

Beach type & size: Pebbles, Stones - Medium

Infos: Stones, logs, when the tide is out, lots of seaweed, but once you're on the water, it's excellent. Old logs on the beach.

Identified hazards: Shells, Other

Beachgoer: None

Weather specificities: Mostly sunny from April to October. Shorty suit good June thru August. In winter a dry or heavy wetsuit is a must. Winter temps range 5-12C. Wetsuit needed all year-round.

Wind type: Thermal

Wind specificities: Depending on the wind, kites can be from 8 to 20 sqm. There is a road dividing the N and S, which acts as a wind break for the waves. Lots of wind higher up where the kite is, reasonably flat water where you're riding.

Access description: by Car - From Vancouver, drive towards the Tsawassen ferry terminals, and turn off the side road at the last set of lights before the terminal. The beach is just south of the dam.

Specific rules: Other

Extra: No fire and no camping.

Nightlife: Lots of nightlife in Vancouver.

Accommodations: Parking

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Beauport Bay

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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert

Type: River

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop

Water hazards: Currents, Ships

Water quality: Cloudy

Infos: Calm, flat water. Some current if you go out too far.

Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small

Infos: In the middle of a major industrial area. Trains and trucks and hug piles of stones. The beach is a great little hidden spot. There are a lot of windsurfers in summer, so kiters be careful. The place is great to ride the ice in winter.

Identified hazards: None

Beachgoer: None

Weather specificities: Nice from spring to fall, wetsuit neccessary. Winter snowkiting.

Wind specificities: Only good in NE and E winds.

Access description: by Car - Off 440 heading east out of Quebec. Exit on Boulevard Henri-Bourassa, drive to its end and turn left when you see water or the end of the street. Follow the road up north and you will see a small round-about. Park to the right.

Specific rules: Other

Extra: Parking can be restricted in summer but it is legal.

Nightlife: Old Quebec!

Accommodations: School, Rental, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking

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Barnstable Beach Point

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Level: Intermediate, Expert

Type: Ocean

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop

Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Jetskis

Water quality: Crystal clear

Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal

Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September

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