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Kitesurfing in Canada
6 destinations · 1 region with curated spots, schools, and shops. Canada has 5 kite spots, 4 schools and 1 shop in this directory.
When to kitesurf in Canada
Across the 5 kite spots we track in Canada, the most reliable months are Feb, Nov and Dec, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in Canada
| Spot | Best season | Windy days | Avg wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iles de la madeleine | Year-round | 61–95% | 13–20 kt | -1–18 °C |
| Prince Edward Island | Nov – Dec | 63–69% | 14 kt | 4–9 °C |
| St. John, Newfoundland | Feb | 60% | 13 kt | 0 °C |
| Nitinat Lake | Around Jan | 1–5% | 6 kt | 8–10 °C |
| Squamish | Around Jan | 0% | 2 kt | -8–-4 °C |
Kitesurfing in Canada: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in Canada?
- Across the 5 kite spots we track in Canada, the most reliable months are Feb, Nov and Dec, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
- What are the windiest kite spots in Canada?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Iles de la madeleine (Year-round, up to 95% windy days); Prince Edward Island (Nov – Dec, up to 69% windy days); St. John, Newfoundland (Feb, up to 60% windy days); Nitinat Lake (Around Jan, up to 5% windy days); Squamish (Around Jan, up to 0% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Canada?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically -8–18 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
- Is there flat water or waves for kitesurfing in Canada?
- Flat-water spots: Iles de la madeleine, Nitinat Lake, Prince Edward Island, Squamish. Wave spots: Iles de la madeleine, Prince Edward Island.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Canada?
- We list 4 kite schools in Canada, including Anhookedkite - École de kitesurf, DKP — Kiteboarding + Wingfoiling Lessons Victoria, École de kite Jasmin Bousquet - Kitesurf Îles de la Madeleine - Kitesurf school, Full Wind Les Iles School Kitesurf, plus 1 kite shop.