In Canada the season is short but the spots are uncrowded. Two destinations stand out, at either end of the country: the Magdalen Islands, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Nitinat Lake, on Vancouver Island.
Between the two, people ride on the Great Lakes, on the lakes around Montreal and on the New Brunswick coast.
The season is concentrated in summer, June to August, with July and August as the best months.
Best period : June to August
In November: 40% kiteable days
Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
These averages come from a coarse-grid weather model. It does not see the summer thermal wind at Nitinat Lake. For the season, trust the text.
The Magdalen Islands offer shallow lagoons and sandy beaches. The shape of the archipelago means there is a spot for any wind direction, most often south-west. Kiting takes place in twelve zones shown on the tourist office's wind sports map.
Nitinat Lake is a remote lake on Vancouver Island, known for its steady thermal wind. You launch from the campground shore, the only clear spot on the lake.
Getting there. The Magdalen Islands have an airport and a ferry link. Nitinat Lake is remote and takes some driving.
Cool water. Bring a wetsuit, even in summer.
Zones. In the Magdalen Islands, use only the zones set aside for kiting.
Kiteloopers référence les spots, les écoles, les hébergements et les voyages de la destination, avec la météo en direct. Tout ce qu'il faut pour partir au bon moment.
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